NDAEB 8.2 Fluorides Part 7

Question 1 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following fluoride levels is NOT within the acceptable range for a municipal water supply?

7ppm

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11ppm

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95ppm

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3ppm

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Question 2 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

For which of the following patients is professionally applied topical fluoride NOT indicated?

A child under 6 years of age who lives in an area with optimal fluoridation

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A child under the age of six who lives in an area without fluoridation

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An adolescent with low caries risk who lives in an area without fluoridated water

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An adolescent who lives in an area with fluoridated water and has Type 1 diabetes

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Question 3 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT a documented adverse reaction to fluoride varnish?

Nausea

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Dyspnea

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Anaphylaxis

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Edema

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Question 4 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Children who are at high risk for caries should receive fluoride varnish how often?

Once a month

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Once a year

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Once every six months

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Once every three months

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Question 5 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which prophy cup is the most flexible?

Non-latex

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Synthetic rubber

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Latex

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Natural rubber

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Question 6 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is a benefit of fluoride toothpaste use?

It eliminates the need for professional fluoride treatment

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It provides daily fluoride, which has a cumulative effect

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It successfully eliminates advanced decay

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It provides higher concentrations of fluoride than professional treatments

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Question 7 of 30

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All but which of the following are potential benefits of fluoride?

It can reverse the effects of tooth decay

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It can strengthen tooth enamel

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It can help prevent gum disease

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It can whiten teeth

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Question 8 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

An adult should get which of the following amounts of fluoride each day for optimal dental health?

15 mg

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5 mg

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100 mg

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4 mg

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Question 9 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

What is a risk if patients use more fluoride supplements than directed?

Caries

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Gingivitis

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Fluoride toxicity

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Periodontal disease

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Question 10 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Symptoms of fluoride toxicity may appear in adults at which level of ingestion?

15 mg/kg of body weight

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5 mg/kg of body weight

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100 mg/kg of body weight

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10 mg/kg of body weight

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Question 11 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A patient who has just had fluoride varnish applied expresses concern that her teeth look yellow. Which of the following is an appropriate response to this patient?

Tell the patient that the discoloration will rinse off with her first drink of water

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Tell the patient that the discoloration is easily brushed off with a toothbrush

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Tell the patient that the discoloration will fade by itself over the next few days

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Tell the patient that the discoloration is an unusual reaction and she should talk to the dentist

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Question 12 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

What percentage of an oral dose of fluoride is absorbed in the stomach?

50 percent

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60 percent

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10 percent

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40 percent

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Question 13 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following patients is MOST likely to be prescribed at-home fluoride therapy?

An adolescent patient with braces

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A patient who is undergoing radiation for skin cancer on the neck

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A patient who is undergoing dialysis for kidney failure

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A child patient with Type 1 diabetes

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Question 14 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

In which position should the patient be placed for fluoride application?

Fully supine

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60 percent from upright

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Upright

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45 percent from upright

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Question 15 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of the fluoridated drinking water supply in the United States?

Some areas have water that is naturally high in fluoride

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All American communities currently fluoridate their water supply

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Most major cities fluoridate their drinking water supply

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It is possible for someone who does not have fluoridated drinking water at home to have access to fluoridated drinking water in other settings, such as work or school, based on geography

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Question 16 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of fluoride mouth rinses?

They are best used after brushing and flossing

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They are best used before brushing and flossing

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They are best used after brushing but before flossing

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They are best used first thing in the morning

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Question 17 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

When assessing a child\’s need for fluoride treatment, which is an appropriate proxy for caries risk if a dental history is not available?

Mother\\\’s dental history

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Father\\\’s dental history

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Family socioeconomic status

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Age at first tooth eruption

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Question 18 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride?

Excess fluoride is excreted through the kidneys, skin, and feces

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Fluoride acts as a catalyst in the tooth remineralization process

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Adequate fluoride is only important once the teeth have erupted

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An excess of fluoride can lead to poisoning and even death

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Question 19 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is a benefit of fluoride varnish over foams or gels?

It poses lower risk of swallowing

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It provides longer protection

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It only needs to be applied once in a patient\\\’s lifetime

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It is far cheaper

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Question 20 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

How often should children at low risk for caries have fluoride varnish applied?

Once a year

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Once every two years

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Twice a year

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Once every three months

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Question 21 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A patient who has been prescribed a brush-on fluoride gel should be instructed to leave the gel on the teeth for which of the following amounts of time?

10 minutes

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60 minutes

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1 minute

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5 minutes

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Question 22 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

After properly seating the patient, which of the following is the next step in applying topical fluoride?

Insert the mouth trays

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Insert the cotton rolls

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Load the tray with the fluoride

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Dry the teeth

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Question 23 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of brush-on fluoride gels used at home?

They should under no circumstances be swallowed

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They should only be used by patients who have unfluoridated drinking water

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They should always be thoroughly rinsed from the mouth after treatment time has elapsed

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They may be rinsed or left on the teeth, depending on the fluoride in the patient\\\’s water

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Question 24 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A patient\’s parent pays for fluoride treatment but does not understand why sealants are necessary if the child receives the fluoride treatment. The BEST

ANSWER is?

Sealants eliminate the need for fluoride

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Sealants do not eliminate the need for fluoride, although they have similar purposes

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Sealants and fluoride have difference purposes

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Fluoride eliminates the need for sealants

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Question 25 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of topical fluoride and pregnant patients?

Pregnant patients may be given topical fluoride if need has been clearly established

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Pregnant patients should under no circumstances undergo topical fluoride application

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Pregnant patients may undergo topical fluoride treatment but are discouraged from breastfeeding

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Pregnant patients may only undergo fluoride application in the first trimester

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Question 26 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

After removing the fluoride trays upon application completion, which of the following is true?

Excess fluoride and saliva should be removed with the saliva ejector

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The patient should swish the mouth vigorously and then spit

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The patient should be given a drink of very cold water

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The patient should spit out any excess fluoride

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Question 27 of 30

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Which of the following is true of patients with a history of gum disease and topical fluoride?

Topical fluoride has no benefit for these patients

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These patients have a higher risk of caries and can benefit from regular topical fluoride therapy

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These patients are at a high risk of adverse reactions to topical fluoride due to exposed roots

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These patients should avoid using topical fluoride because it can irritate diseased gums

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Question 28 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

A patient who lives in an area with unfluoridated drinking water would be advised to do which of the following when using a brush-on gel?

Avoid swallowing the gel

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Rinse thoroughly after 5 minutes

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Avoid rinsing after application

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Leave the gel on twice as long as recommended

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Question 29 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is true of a patient with rampant caries who lives in an area with optimally fluoridated water?

He or she does not need topical fluoride

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He or she should have topical fluoride application on a quarterly basis

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He or she should use a prescription fluoride gel

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He or she should have topical fluoride application once a year

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Question 30 of 30

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures

Which of the following is NOT true of systemic fluoride?

Excess fluoride is excreted through the kidneys, skin, and feces

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It can be obtained through water and certain foods

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It is applied directly to the surface of the teeth

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It plays a role in tooth development both pre-and post-eruption

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