Caries process
Caries Diagnosis
Fluoride
Sedation and Monitoring
Nitrous Oxide
100

This is the critical pH of enamel.

What is 5.5

100

This would be the diagnosis (e.g. ECC, SECC, etc) for a 2 year old with caries on the facial of #E. 

What is SECC?

100

This is the EPA and Department of Health and Human Service’s recommendation for optimal water fluoridation.

What is 0.7 ppm?

100

Fentanyl has this effect on respirations. 

What is respiratory depression?

100

Nitrous Oxide has a _____ molecular weight which allows it to cross the alveolar membranes easily. 

What is low?

200

This is the critical pH of dentin.

What is 6.7?

200

This would be the diagnosis (e.g. ECC, SECC, etc) for a 4 year old with occlusal caries on B, I, L and S. 

What is ECC?

200

This is the term for the ingestion of fluoride by residents in nonfluoridated communities due to numerous foods and beverages being prepared in fluoridated communities.

What is "halo effect"?

200

Per the review article “Review of monitors and monitoring during sedation with emphasis on clinical applications” this is considered the gold standard for monitoring. 

What is pulse oximetry?

200

Nitrous oxide has ______ solubility, which allows for rapid changes in alveolar gas concentration. 

What is poor?

300

This is the name of the curve relating pH of the oral cavity to dental caries.

What is Stephan Curve?

300

When considering caries risk assessment, the mother has active cavities. This is considered a ______risk factor (high, moderate or protective). 

What is high?

300

This is the recommended amount of toothpaste placed on a toothbrush for a child under the age of 3.

What is smear or rice sized amount?

300

A too large BP cuff will have this effect on reading.

What is too low reading?

300

Nitrous oxide has this effect on the central nervous system. 

What is depressant?

400

This is the presence of one or more decayed (cavitated or noncavitated), missing (due to caries), or filled tooth surface in any primary tooth in a child 71 months of age or younger.

What is Early Childhood Caries (ECC)?

400

When considering caries risk assessment, the child has special health care needs. This is considered a ______risk factor (high, moderate or protective). 

What is moderate?

400

This is the amount of fluoride in President 5000.

What is 0.5% or 5000 ppm?

400

Midazolam has this effect on the central nervous system.

What is depression?

400

Nitrous oxide has this effect on the cardiovascular system, specifically the heart rate.

What is no effect?

500

This is the presence of any smooth surface caries in children under 3 OR in children between 3 and 5 years one or more caveated, missing (caries), or filled surface in primary maxillary anterior teeth or a DMFS score greater than 4 (age 3), greater than 5 (age 4) or greater than 6 (age 5).

What is Severe Early Childhood Caries (SECC)?

500

When considering caries risk assessment, the parent/caregiver has low socioeconomic status. This is considered a ______risk factor (high, moderate or protective).

What is high?

500

This is the amount of ppm fluoride in 5% NaF varnish. 

What is 22,600 ppm?

500

In a child, bradycardia is considered this unless proven otherwise. 

What is hypoxia?

500

Ambient air has the highest percentage of this gas in it. 

What is nitrogen?