The 3 components of the manual toothbrush design include:

______________ are used in the treatment of xerostomia.

Anna K. presents to the dental office with slight generalized periodontitis.  She brushes her teeth 3x day with a soft manual toothbrush and tries to floss daily, but states that flossing is difficult due to her arthritis.  She is highly motivated and would like to implement some new oral home care suggestions. Which of the following would be the most beneficial for Anna?

How often should a manual toothbrush be replaced?

The more time oral professionals spend providing a tobacco cessation intervention, the greater the benefit to the patients, resulting in an increase in successful quit rates.

This level of Maslow’s hierachy of needs involves having safe water and shelter.

Rinsing will not remove attached plaque but may help return the mouth to a neutral pH following acid production.

Fluoride uptake in teeth depends on which of the following factors?

The __________ method of flossing is well suited for children, as well as adults with physical limitations and poor manual dexterity.

 Which type of fluoride can etch a porcelain crown?