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Question 1 of 30

1. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following fluoride levels is NOT within the acceptable range for a municipal water supply?
- 7ppm
- 11ppm
- 95ppm
- 3ppm
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Question 2 of 30

2. Question

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
- A child under the age of six who lives in an area without fluoridation
- An adolescent with low caries risk who lives in an area without fluoridated water
- An adolescent who lives in an area with fluoridated water and has Type 1 diabetes
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Question 3 of 30

3. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT a documented adverse reaction to fluoride varnish?
- Nausea
- Dyspnea
- Anaphylaxis
- Edema
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Question 4 of 30

4. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Children who are at high risk for caries should receive fluoride varnish how often?
- Once a month
- Once a year
- Once every six months
- Once every three months
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Question 5 of 30

5. Question

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Which prophy cup is the most flexible?
- Non-latex
- Synthetic rubber
- Latex
- Natural rubber
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Question 6 of 30

6. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is a benefit of fluoride toothpaste use?
- It eliminates the need for professional fluoride treatment
- It provides daily fluoride, which has a cumulative effect
- It successfully eliminates advanced decay
- It provides higher concentrations of fluoride than professional treatments
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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

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
An adult should get which of the following amounts of fluoride each day for optimal dental health?
- 15 mg
- 5 mg
- 100 mg
- 4 mg
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Question 9 of 30

9. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
What is a risk if patients use more fluoride supplements than directed?
- Caries
- Gingivitis
- Fluoride toxicity
- Periodontal disease
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Question 10 of 30

10. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Symptoms of fluoride toxicity may appear in adults at which level of ingestion?
- 15 mg/kg of body weight
- 5 mg/kg of body weight
- 100 mg/kg of body weight
- 10 mg/kg of body weight
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Question 11 of 30

11. Question

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
- Tell the patient that the discoloration is easily brushed off with a toothbrush
- Tell the patient that the discoloration will fade by itself over the next few days
- 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

12. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
What percentage of an oral dose of fluoride is absorbed in the stomach?
- 50 percent
- 60 percent
- 10 percent
- 40 percent
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Question 13 of 30

13. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following patients is MOST likely to be prescribed at-home fluoride therapy?
- An adolescent patient with braces
- A patient who is undergoing radiation for skin cancer on the neck
- A patient who is undergoing dialysis for kidney failure
- A child patient with Type 1 diabetes
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Question 14 of 30

14. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
In which position should the patient be placed for fluoride application?
- Fully supine
- 60 percent from upright
- Upright
- 45 percent from upright
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Question 15 of 30

15. Question

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
- All American communities currently fluoridate their water supply
- Most major cities fluoridate their drinking water supply
- 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

16. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is true of fluoride mouth rinses?
- They are best used after brushing and flossing
- They are best used before brushing and flossing
- They are best used after brushing but before flossing
- They are best used first thing in the morning
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Question 17 of 30

17. Question

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
- Father\\\’s dental history
- Family socioeconomic status
- Age at first tooth eruption
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Question 18 of 30

18. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of fluoride?
- Excess fluoride is excreted through the kidneys, skin, and feces
- Fluoride acts as a catalyst in the tooth remineralization process
- Adequate fluoride is only important once the teeth have erupted
- An excess of fluoride can lead to poisoning and even death
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Question 19 of 30

19. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is a benefit of fluoride varnish over foams or gels?
- It poses lower risk of swallowing
- It provides longer protection
- It only needs to be applied once in a patient\\\’s lifetime
- It is far cheaper
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Question 20 of 30

20. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
How often should children at low risk for caries have fluoride varnish applied?
- Once a year
- Once every two years
- Twice a year
- Once every three months
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Question 21 of 30

21. Question

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
- 60 minutes
- 1 minute
- 5 minutes
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Question 22 of 30

22. Question

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
- Insert the cotton rolls
- Load the tray with the fluoride
- Dry the teeth
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Question 23 of 30

23. Question

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
- They should only be used by patients who have unfluoridated drinking water
- They should always be thoroughly rinsed from the mouth after treatment time has elapsed
- 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

24. Question

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
- Sealants do not eliminate the need for fluoride, although they have similar purposes
- Sealants and fluoride have difference purposes
- Fluoride eliminates the need for sealants
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Question 25 of 30

25. Question

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
- Pregnant patients should under no circumstances undergo topical fluoride application
- Pregnant patients may undergo topical fluoride treatment but are discouraged from breastfeeding
- Pregnant patients may only undergo fluoride application in the first trimester
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Question 26 of 30

26. Question

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
- The patient should swish the mouth vigorously and then spit
- The patient should be given a drink of very cold water
- The patient should spit out any excess fluoride
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Question 27 of 30

27. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
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
- These patients have a higher risk of caries and can benefit from regular topical fluoride therapy
- These patients are at a high risk of adverse reactions to topical fluoride due to exposed roots
- These patients should avoid using topical fluoride because it can irritate diseased gums
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Question 28 of 30

28. 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 29 of 30

29. Question

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
- 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 once a year
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Question 30 of 30

30. Question

Category: 8. Preventive Procedures
Which of the following is NOT true of systemic fluoride?
- Excess fluoride is excreted through the kidneys, skin, and feces
- It can be obtained through water and certain foods
- It is applied directly to the surface of the teeth
- It plays a role in tooth development both pre-and post-eruption
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