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Which of the following is the most common source of transmission of disease-causing mutans streptococci (MS) to infants?
Mothers
Which of the following terms is used to identify a food that causes dental caries?
Cariogenic
Only nutrients that can build and repair body tissues?
Proteins
Foods with the _________ label must have been grown without the use of chemical pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers.
organic
How can a parent avoid spreading the types of bacteria that cause caries in a baby?
The parent should not put anything that has been in his or her own mouth into the mouth of the baby.
For patient education to be effective, it should be:
reinforced and repeated.
Which of the following is a general term that means "white patch" ?
Leukoplakia
A canker sore is a common term for:
an aphthous ulcer
Which disease of oral soft tissue is characterized by Wickham 's striae?
Lichen planus
Which of the following is (are) the primary dental complication of oral piercings?
Chipped teeth, broken teeth, and serious infections at the site of piercings
Which condition of the tongue is caused by an oral flora imbalance after antibiotics are administered, the filiform papillae become elongated and are stained by food or tobacco?
Black hairy tongue
What term is used to describe a benign bony overgrowth on the lingual surface of the mandible near the premolar and molar areas?
Torus mandibularis
Risk factors for oral cancer, except:
Lichen planus disease
Which of the following types of bacteria have a spherical shape?
Cocci
Bacteria that require oxygen to grow are called:
aerobes
Oral candidiasis is an opportunistic infection caused by:
fungi
General antibiotics are ineffective in preventing or curtailing
viral infections
Which of the following types of viruses causes cold sores on the lips?
Herpes simplex virus type 1
Which of the following diseases is commonly known as lockjaw?
Tetanus
Which is the best source of information regarding delivery of dental care during the pandemic related to COVID-19?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines
The role of _______ is to issue specific standards to protect the health of employees in the United States.
OSHA
Periodontal disease has a proven relationship with:
cardiovascular disease
___________ is the only way to determine whether sterilization has occurred and to confirm that all bacteria and endospores have been killed:
Weekly Biologic monitoring
Which of the following agencies released the Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Healthcare settings?
CDC
Grinding teeth and jaw clenching, often occurring unconsciously during sleep or wakefulness?
bruxism