Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Interventions, 3rd Edition __________________________
51. Which of the following habits learned in childhood can lead to poor nutritional habits in later life? A) Eating in front of the television B) Eating a healthy breakfast C) Drinking fruit juice with meals D) Eating fruits and vegetables 52. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, early childhood caries is defined as A) excessive caries in poor and near-poor populations. B) at least three carious teeth in a child younger than age 6 years.
56. Xylitol
A) is metabolized by oral bacteria to produce acid that is detrimental to enamel. B) contributes to the remineralization of enamel. C) has 4 calories per gram. D) is not available in a toothpaste formulation. 57. Consuming large quantities of xylitol can cause A) severe halitosis. B) aphthous ulcers. C) gingival sensitivity. D) gastrointestinal upset. 58. Which of the following has the most potential to be a risk factor for the development of carious lesions?
C) a genetic enamel disorder activated by poor oral hygiene. D) one or more decayed, missing, or filled tooth surfaces in the primary dentition of a preschool-age child.
53. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children have their first dental appointment A) before they are 3 months old.
A) Poor oral hygiene B) Tooth alignment C) Mixed dentition D) Protein-rich diets
B) no later than their first birthday. C) between the ages of 1 and 2 years. D) between the ages of 3 and 4 years.
59. What would be the caries risk level assigned to a patient with braces and three carious lesions within
the past two years? A) Low caries risk B) Moderate caries risk C) High caries risk D) Unable to determine caries risk from the information provided
54. Motivational interviewing has been shown to positively affect changes in diet, exercise, and compliance with medications in A) children. B) adolescents. C) adults. D) the elderly. 55. Which of the following is associated with the most xerostomia cases? A) Not drinking enough water B) Side effects of medication C) Illicit drug use D) Rinsing with mouthwashes containing alcohol
60. The patient whose dental health may benefit the most from a referral to a dietician or physician is the patient with A) asthma. B) acid reflux. C) lyme disease. D) rheumatoid arthritis.
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