The 15 Question 2007 SLSA Quiz for CE points appears on these two pages along with instructions and reply card. To be eligible for CE points, responses must be received by December 31, 2007.
1.Periodontitis can induce a primary host response which leads to preterm birth.
Mothers who have preterm births have a higher incidence of periodontal pockets, 5mm or greater.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
2.Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) as a root canal irrigant will not remove the smear layer.
Ultrasonic activation of irrigating solutions increases their effectiveness.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
3.Recurrent caries is 1.found at the gingival margins of Class II restorations.
2.considered a primary surface lesion.
3.the main reason for repair of Class II restorations.
4.not associated with Class II restorations..
A. 1,2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
4.When placing an implant for a lost maxillary central incisor, which of the following is/are considered to be the minimal thickness of bone adjacent to the implant?
1. 1mm facially
2. 2mm distally
3. 1mm lingually
4. 2mm mesially
A. 1,2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
5.Posterior crossbites in the primary dentition may be associated with
1. nasal obstruction.
2. persistent sucking habits.
3. genetics.
4. environmental influences.
A. 1,2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
6.The presence of pathogenic bacteria in an incompletely treated root canal will lead to failure.
The presence of pre-operative periradicular lesions has an effect on treatment outcome in endodontics.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
7.Discarded dental amalgam is a major source of mercury contamination of water supplies.
Acid rain can cause an increased amount of mercury in water systems.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
8.Application of a 55C hot pack to the skin over the masseter muscle will increase the
1. total haemoglobin volume.
2. oxygenated haemoglobin volume.
3. oxygen saturation level.
4. heart rate.
A. 1, 2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
9.Dentine hypersensitivity manifests as short, sharp pain induced by a stimulus.
Dentin hypersensitive teeth have widely exposed dentin tubules.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
10.A patient with periodontitis and infection from P. gingivalis and A. actinomycetemcomitans is at risk for stroke.
Elevated IgA class antibody levels to P. gingivalis in the serum can predict recurrent stroke.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
11.The use of ibuprofen is contraindicated for patients who are taking
1. digoxin.
2. lithium.
3. beta blockers.
4. morphine.
A. 1,2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
12.The risk of airborne contamination in the dental office can be reduced by the use of
1. pre-procedural antiseptic mouth rinse.
2. rubber dam.
3. a high volume evacuator.
4. high efficiency air filter.
A. 1,2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
13.All patients with gingivitis and periodontitis have oral malodor.
Cleaning of a coated tongue with a scraper significantly decreases oral malodor.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
14.Proven risk factor/s for oral cancer is/are 1. diet poor in fresh fruit.
2. alcohol.
3. infection with the papilloma virus.
4. tobacco.
A. 1,2, 3D. 4 only
B. 1 and 3E. All of the above
C. 2 and 4
15.Thickness of carotid artery plaque is greater in patients with periodontitis and severe bone loss.
A link exists between carotid artery plaque and sub clinical atherosclerosis.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false.
B. The first statement is false, the second is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.
Answers to the October 2007 SLSA Questions
37. C
38. C
39. E
40. C
