RDH Community Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry

Question 1

Which fluoride application method is most effective for community-wide prevention of dental caries?

Accepted Answer

Community water fluoridation

Answer

Fluoride mouth rinse

Answer

Fluoride varnish

Answer

Fluoride tablets

Question 2

Which index is commonly used to assess dental plaque accumulation in epidemiological studies?

Accepted Answer

Plaque Index (PI)

Answer

DMFT Index

Answer

Gingival Bleeding Index

Answer

Community Periodontal Index

Question 3

Which age group is most commonly targeted for school-based dental sealant programs?

Accepted Answer

6–12 years

Answer

3–5 years

Answer

13–17 years

Answer

18–25 years

Question 4

What is the primary goal of community oral health education?

Accepted Answer

Prevent oral diseases through education

Answer

Promote dental clinic attendance

Answer

Increase funding for dental services

Answer

Encourage sugar-free diets

Question 5

Which program is federally funded to provide oral health services to underserved populations?

Accepted Answer

Head Start

Answer

Medicare

Answer

Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Answer

Medicaid Expansion

Question 6

Which factor most significantly influences oral health disparities in communities?

Accepted Answer

Socioeconomic status

Answer

Age

Answer

Gender

Answer

Geographic location