DN 4: Promote oral health for individuals

1. What is the most common cause of dental caries?

2. Which of the following is a preventable dental disease?

3. Dental caries most commonly affects which surface of the teeth?

4. Which type of bacteria is most associated with dental caries?

5. How can dental nurses help prevent dental diseases in patients?

6. What is the main cause of periodontal disease?

7. Which symptom is most commonly associated with gingivitis?

8. Periodontitis is defined as:

9. Which of the following is a risk factor for periodontal disease?

10. What is the primary method for managing periodontal disease?

11. What is dental plaque?

12. Which method is best for plaque removal?

13. Plaque begins to form on teeth:

14. If not removed, plaque can lead to:

15. Which area is commonly missed when removing plaque?

16. Fluoride helps to prevent caries by:

17. The recommended fluoride concentration in UK toothpaste for adults is:

18. High-fluoride toothpaste may be prescribed for patients:

19. Children under 3 years should use a smear of toothpaste with fluoride level of:

20. Fluoride varnish should be applied professionally:

21. How often should patients brush their teeth?

22. The recommended brushing duration is:

23. To reduce caries risk, toothbrushing should occur:

24. After brushing with fluoride toothpaste, patients should:

25. Which type of toothbrush is most effective?

26. Smoking increases the risk of which oral health condition?

27. Smoking can mask signs of gum disease by:

28. Which of the following is NOT a consequence of smoking on oral health?

29. NICE recommends fluoride varnish application for children:

30. According to NICE, the best way to reduce caries is: