Fluoride
Which professional topical fluoride application is recommended for someone with porcelain fused to metal crowns on both #8 and #9?
Sodium fluoride
Which methods of fluoride delivery provides the maximum protection against dental caries with the least potential for causing dental fluorosis?
Controlled water fluoridation
What toothbrush method should be recommended to a person who is currently going through orthodontic treatment?
Charters
Which of the following is the most effective method for removing dental biofilm from the interproximal areas of the teeth in a patient with healthy gingiva and tight contacts?
Dental floss
How long should you place the light source over a sealant?
20 seconds
Fluoride is a nutrient that aids in the mineralization of tooth enamel. All of the following are sources of fluoride EXCEPT one. Which is the exception? toothpaste, salt, meat, milk, water
Meats
What is the CLD (certainly Lethal Dose) of NaF at one time for an adult?
5-10g
What mouth rinse agent has the potential of staining teeth, tongue and tooth-colored restoration, dysgeusia (altered taste sensation) and burning of the oral mucosa?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
A patient with a partial denture and periodontal disease has difficulty using dental floss to clean between the natural teeth. Which of the following interdental aids is recommended for cleaning between teeth with moderate spacing and periodontal pockets?
interdental brush
The primary reason for pit and fissure sealant failure is
Moisture contamination
For countries lacking widespread municipal water supplies, which of the following is the MOST feasible method to deliver systemic fluoride?
fluoridated salt
A mother is asking you if her 3 month old baby should be given a Fluoride Supplement. Where the family lives, they have more than a .6 ppm concentration of fluoride in the water. Should the child be given a fluoride supplement?
A patient presents with generalized gingivitis and has difficulty maintaining good oral hygiene due to limited manual dexterity. Which of the following is the most appropriate recommendation for improving plaque removal in this patient?
Use of an electric toothbrush
Which of the following is the BEST tool for bacterial plaque disruption on interproximal surfaces in areas with type III embrasure spaces?
dental floss, dental tape, interdental brushes, rubber tips
interdental brushes
After etching the tooth you noticed that the patient has closed their mouth prior to sealant placement. What should you do next prior to sealant placement?
Re-etch the tooth
To determine the optimal amount of fluoride for a school located in a community with a water fluoridation concentration of 0.7 ppm, what should this number be multiplied by?
4.5
Name the symptoms of acute fluoride toxicity
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, increased salivation and thirst
What is the active ingredient in an anticalculus (tartar-control) dentifrice?
Pyrophosphate
What two interdental aids would be recommended to a patient with exposed class IV furcations? A) Waxed floss B) Toothpick Holder C) Tufted Brush D) Interdental Brush
Toothpick Holder and Interdental Brush
Which of the following is the most appropriate method for checking the retention of a dental sealant after placement?
Using an explorer
Mrs. and Mr. Smith and their children, aged 4 and 6, in winter, are moving to Watertown, NY. Their new community has fluoridated water. How many parts per million of fluoride should be present in the Smiths' water?
0.7ppm
What should a RDH do if they suspect some is having an acute fluoride toxicity?
Induce vomiting, administer a fluoride binding agent, call EMS
If a patient has plaque induced gingivitis or slight to moderate chronic periodontitis, what mouth rinse can be recommended? A) Fluoride mouth rinse B) CHX C) Scope D) Crest
CHX
Which of the following interdental aids is most appropriate for a patient who has a fixed partial denture (bridge) and is having difficulty cleaning under the pontic?
End-tuft brush
Which group of people benefits the most from dental sealants?
A) Adults with decay
B) Adults with no decay
C) Children and teenagers with newly erupted permanent molars
D) People who brush their teeth twice a day
Children and teenagers with newly erupted permanent molars