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Question 1 of 30

1. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT a potential benefit of fluoride?
- It ionizes the tooth enamel, making it resistant to decay
- It retards the growth of bacteria that can cause dental caries
- It speeds the remineralization process
- It kills bacteria on contact
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of the fluoride in swallowed toothpaste?
- It is harmless as it is deactivated by the saliva
- It is nearly 100 percent absorbed in the stomach
- It is 40 percent absorbed in the stomach
- It will neutralize the stomach acid
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question

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Which of the following is NOT true of patients with low risk for dental caries and fluoride?
- Fluoridated water and good oral hygiene with fluoridated toothpaste may provide them with maximum benefit
- Their teeth may be harmed by professionally applied fluoride
- They may receive little to no benefit from professionally applied fluoride
- They do not need to have regular professional fluoride treatments
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question

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Which of the following is true of prescription fluoride gel that is applied in the home?
- It should be used at the same time each day
- It should be used at all tooth brushings
- It should be mixed with regular toothpaste and used at all tooth brushings
- It should be mixed with regular toothpaste and used once a day
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question

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Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride gel that is used in the home?
- It should be used at all tooth brushings
- It should not be used as a substitute for regular toothpaste
- It should only be used as often as directed by the dentist
- The patient should continue his or her regular oral hygiene regimen in addition to the gel usage
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question

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A patient who has been prescribed a fluoride rinse should NOT be instructed to do which of the following?
- Rinse at the same time each day
- Rinse as often as necessary for the mouth to feel clean and fresh
- Continue his or her regular oral hygiene routine in addition to rinsing
- Rinse only as often as directed
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Question 7 of 30

7. Question

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All but which of the following are potential benefits of fluoride?
- It can reverse the effects of tooth decay
- It can strengthen tooth enamel
- It can help prevent gum disease
- It can whiten teeth
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Question 8 of 30

8. Question

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Which of the following is true of children and fluoride?
- Children should not use fluoride rinses or toothpastes
- Children should only be given fluoride through office application
- Children should be carefully supervised when using fluoride toothpaste and rinse
- Children should always use fluoride supplementation because their teeth are still developing
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question

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Which of the following is true of a patient with active caries who lives in an area with optimally fluoridated water?
- He or she does not need topical fluoride
- He or she should have topical fluoride application on a quarterly basis
- He or she should use a prescription fluoride gel
- He or she should have topical fluoride application twice a year
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Of the following patients, which should receive topical fluoride application least often?
- A child with active caries who lives in an area with fluoridated water
- A child with active caries who lives in an area without fluoridated water
- A caries free child who lives in an area without fluoridated water
- A caries free child who lives in an area with fluoridated water
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT one of the forms of fluoride available for dental use?
- Sodium fluoride
- Stannous fluoride
- Beryllium fluoride
- Sodium monofluorophosphate
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Question 12 of 30

12. Question

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How many main methods of fluoride application are there?
- Ten
- Five
- Three
- Eight
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question

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
- Rinse thoroughly after 5 minutes
- Avoid rinsing after application
- Leave the gel on twice as long as recommended
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient with significant calculus on her teeth comes in to have professionally applied fluoride. Which of the following is true of this patient?
- She may have fluoride applied immediately
- All calculus must be removed from her teeth prior to fluoride application
- All calculus and all plaque must be removed from her teeth prior to fluoride application
- This patient should not have professionally applied fluoride treatment
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
A patient who is about to receive fluoride varnish asks when she can drink something after treatment. Which of the following is an appropriate response to this patient?
- The patient may drink water immediately post-treatment
- The patient may drink anything she likes immediately after treatment
- The patient may drink only cold liquids for the first 24 hours post-treatment
- The patient should avoid drinking anything for at least 3 hours post-treatment
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Question 16 of 30

16. Question

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Topical fluoride works to strengthen enamel by converting it to which of the following substances?
- Calcium fluoride
- Sodium fluoride
- Fluoroapatite
- Fluorocarbon
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
How should the mouth be opened for fluoride varnish application?
- Ask the patient to open the mouth, then prop with a mouth prop
- Apply gentle finger pressure to open the mouth
- Apply firm finger pressure to the mandibular joint
- Pull the cheek gently aside
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question

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What is another name for dental fluorosis?
- White stain
- Non-vital tooth stain
- Brown stain
- Orange stain
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following children is LEAST likely to benefit from topical fluoride treatment?
- A child who lives in an area where the drinking water is not fluoridated, but goes to school where the water is fluoridated
- A child who eats a diet high in sugar and brushes only once a day
- A child who eats infrequent sugary snacks, drinks fluoridated water at home, and brushes twice a day
- A child who eat a very low sugar diet, does not eat sugar snacks, drinks fluoridated water at home and at school, and brushes twice a day
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of fluoride gels applied at home?
- They have lower concentrations of fluoride than gels applied in the dental office
- They have higher concentrations of fluoride than gels applied in the dental office
- They can be applied as often as the patient wishes
- They should never be swallowed
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of processed foods and fluoride?
- Processed foods tend to be quite low in fluoride
- Processed foods prepared with fluoridated water may contain higher levels of fluoride than unprocessed foods
- Some processing techniques concentrate the fluoride in food
- Intake of processed food must be considered when examining overall fluoride intake
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of dental fluorisis?
- It is the result of one-time exposure to high levels of fluoride
- Children ages 8 and older are at rsk
- It is the result of a fluoride deficiency
- It is the result of chronic exposure to even low levels of fluoride
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of the manner in which the patient\’s head should be placed during tray treatment of a fluoride application?
- The patient should be fully supine
- The patient should be fully upright with the head slightly back
- The patient should bend forward
- The patient should be upright with the head tilted forward
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Question 24 of 30

24. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of breast-feeding patients and topical fluoride.
- Patients who are breastfeeding should consult their doctor before using any topical fluoride product
- Patients who are breastfeeding may use any over the counter fluoride product safely
- Patients who are breastfeeding should under no circumstances use any fluoridated product
- Patients who are breastfeeding may use any fluoridated product
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is a potential benefit of topical fluoride treatments done in a dental office?
- They can provide additional fluoride for those who have conditions that result in reduced saliva, which can lead to more tooth decay
- They eliminate the need for any home fluoride application
- They are only needed once in a person\\\’s lifetime
- They are more convenient than at home treatment
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true for children at moderate risk for caries and topical fluoride?
- They should receive professionally applied topical fluoride every 3 months
- They should receive professionally applied fluoride once a year
- They should receive professionally applied fluoride twice per year
- They are likely to derive little benefit from professionally applied topical fluoride
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Fluoride works to strengthen tooth enamel through which of the following processes?
- By enhancing the natural remineralizing properties of saliva
- By depositing a layer of fluoride on the teeth
- By converting into calcium when in contact with the teeth
- By killing mouth bacteria
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Question 28 of 30

28. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
What is the main advantage for using stannous fluoride rather than sodium fluoride?
- Cavity prevention
- Prevention of decay
- Antibacterial properties
- Strengthens the enamel
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Question 29 of 30

29. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
An excess of fluoride which may result in white flecks on the teeth is known as which of the following?
- Fluoridosis
- Fluorosis
- Fluoridation
- Fluorodesis
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of patients with a history of gum disease and topical fluoride use?
- These patients should not have topical fluoride treatments
- These patients may find some varieties of fluoride products irritating to the gums
- These patients may see their gum disease improve with regular fluoride treatment
- These patients have a higher risk of caries and should have regular fluoride treatment
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