57.    When using the DMFT index, which teeth would be an exception and would not be assessed when using this index?a.    Extracted 3rd molarsb.    Congenitally unerupted teethc.    Teeth removed for orthod.    All the above

Use the following case scenario to answer the next 4 questions (#79 – 82)You and your team are designing a program for a Head Start Class of 20 four-year old children living in a non-fluoridated community.  Your program will consist of consists of dental screening, systemic fluoride, and daily plaque control in the classroom. 79.    The first step in planning your program will be:a.    Develop a measurable process and outcome objectives (Planning)b.    Identify the primary health issues (Assessment)c.    Design a skit to educate the children on proper brushing and nutritiond.    Implement interventions (Implementation)

45.    The classification of dental/ oral health examinations that is used the MOST in public health, utilizes what type of equipment?a.    Type 1 – Mouth mirror/ explorer/ light/ radiographs/ study models/ testsb.    Type 2 – Mouth mirror/ explorer/ light/ bitewings/ selected Pasc.    Type 3 – Mouth mirror/ explorer/ lightd.    Type 4 – Light/ tongue depressor

6.    Fluoridation of drinking water is a top public health solution.

26.    The federal initiative that provides funding to states who administer the Head Start program isa.    Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)b.    Administration for Children and Families (ACF) c.    Children’s Health Insurance Plan Reauthorization Act (CHIPRA)d.    Medicaid (Title XIX)

5.    Considering the components of epidemiologic triangle, fluoridated toothpaste would be categorized as an “agent factor.” 

76.    A cohort of dental hygiene students will participate in a study about dental sensitivity. Over 6 months, the students will receive 6 different sensitivity products. Each month they will use a different product and rate their level of sensitivity at the end of the month. Which of the following BEST describes the design type?a.    Quasi-experimentalb.    Ecological Design c.    Cross-sectional design d.    Longitudinal Design

67.    When collecting data from a large group where you cannot interact with every individual, the most ideal collection method to use is:a.    Interviewb.    Direct Observationc.    Focus groupd.    Community forum

  95. Six months after initiation of the program, family members are surveyed to determine their satisfaction to be able to adjust program activities if necessary. What type of evaluation is this?a.    Formative and quantitativeb.    Summative and quantitativec.    Formative and qualitatived.    Summative and qualitative

65.    _________________ refers to a relationship or association between variables measured by an “r-value”?a.    Causalityb.    Correlationc.    Probabilityd.    Trend