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CARIES-PRONE PATIENTS: PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT, AND INTERVENTION, 3RD EDITION Select the best answer for each question and mark your answers on the Final Examination Answer Sheet found on page 68 or complete your test online at EliteLearning.com/Book
41. Which of the following bacteria is associated with dental caries?
46. To prevent tooth decay, the American Dental Association recommends brushing teeth twice a day for two to three minutes, flossing or using an interdental cleaner daily, and A) using saltwater rinses to raise oral pH. B) eating a diet high in fermentable carbohydrates. C) limiting snacks and eating a balanced diet. D) replacing toothbrushes every 12 months. 47. Which of the following are among the most detrimental habits affecting tooth health? A) Snacking, fast food meals, and soda consumption B) Alcohol consumption and chewing sugarless gum C) Drinking nonfluoridated water and milk D) Chewing sugarless gum and eating a raw-foods diet 48. In the United States, it is estimated that what percentage of caloric intake is from sweet or salty snacks or desserts?
A) Staphylococcus aureus B) Streptococcus mutans C) Pseudomonas aeruginosa D) Streptococcus pneumoniae
42. According to the 2016 National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, the percentage of adults between the ages of 20 and 64 in the United States that had at least one decayed tooth is:
A) 30% B) 50% C) 70% D) 90%
43. At what pH does tooth enamel begin to break down?
A) 2.0 B) 4.2 C) 5.5 D) 8.0
A) 10% B) 22% C) 30% D) 36%
44. Compared to healthy enamel, when dry, demineralized areas appear more A) shiny. B) dull.
49. Diet soft drinks are detrimental to oral health because of their A) carbonation. B) acidic pH level. C) alkalinity. D) food color chemicals. 50. Which of the following is a better drink option for healthy teeth? A) Fruit juices
C) brown. D) white.
45. Radiographs are best used for detecting A) occlusal lesions. B) cervical demineralization. C) interproximal lesions. D) white spot lesions.
B) Milk and water C) Alcoholic drinks D) Coffee and tea
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