Post-Test For Unit 8: Biological Periodontal Therapy

POST-TEST FOR UNIT 8:
BIOLOGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY
This is a printable version of the Unit 8 Test for IAOMT Accreditation.

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“The Biologic Concept for the Management and Treatment of Periodontal and Soft
Tissues of the Oral Cavity” article by Mollica and Just:
1. According to scientific research, there can be more than ___________ microorganisms
per mg of dental plaque.
A. 1 million
B. 10 million
C. 100 million
D. 100 billion
E. 1 trillion
2. Michaud, Joshipura, Giovannucci, and Fuchs concluded that men with gum disease,
particularly those who lost teeth within the past four years, were more likely to develop
__________.
A. brain cancer
B. lung cancer
C. pancreatic cancer
D. renal failure
E. none of the above
3. Some researchers have established that pathogen and host-response biomarkers can be
correlated with periodontal disease. Periodontal pathogens Treponemas and Borrelia
burgdorfer were identified in __________ cases by Miklossy in 2011.
A. cardiovascular disease
B. infective endocarditis
C. bacterial pneumonia
D. Alzheimer’s disease
E. diabetes
Periodontal Disease; Page 1

4. Light microscopy is a relatively new invention that can be applied to locating the
parasite Entamoeba gingivalis in diseased gums.
A. True
B. False
“Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: An Update” review by Balakesavan, Gokhale,

Deshmukh, and Williams:
5. According to the abstract, periodontitis has been associated with systemic condition/s
such as __________.
A. cardiovascular disease and diabetes
B. adverse pregnancy outcomes
C. respiratory infections
D. A & B
E. All of the above
“Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: An Update” review by Balakesavan, Gokhale,

Deshmukh, and Williams:
6. According to the summary of this research, the search for molecular mechanisms
linking periodontitis to changes in systemic health has resulted in the evolution of a new
era of multidisciplinary biomedical literature.
A. True
B. False
“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

7. We know that some of the keystone species in the pathological biofilm, such as
__________, actually hijack the signaling mechanisms of our innate immune system.
A. Porphyromonas gingivalis
B. Trepomena denticola
C. A & B
D. None of the above

8. In regard to disinfection strategy, the arsenal of tools for anti-infective therapy include
ozone therapy, infra-red laser energy treatment, and herbal methods for disinfection.
A. True
B. False

9. Well-known risk factors to consider when evaluating a periodontal case in the whole
body context include __________.
A. medical factors such as diabetes, smoking, medications
B. nutritional status, diet, nutritional deficiencies
C. issues with dental bite, mouth breathing
D. A & B only
E. all of the above

10. When using nutritional support, some specific nutrients that tend to be lacking in
diseased tissue include __________.
A. vitamin C and ephedra
B. vitamin C and l-tryptophan
C. vitamin C, Co-enzyme Q10, and vitamin D
D. none of the above

11. Charles C. Bass, MD, described the anaerobic nature of periodontal infection and
discovered the presence of Entomoeba gingivalis in the pathological ecosystem. He is
considered the father of dental hygiene because he invented and promoted __________.
A. the use of fluoride in dental floss
B. the sulcular tooth brushing method known as the “Bass Technique”
C. the Journal of the American Dental Association
D. the catchphrase: an apple a day keeps the dentist away

12. Paul H. Keyes, DDS, formulated the principles of anti-infective periodontal therapy
that are still is use today. His main diagnostic tool beyond the perio probe is
__________.
A. the phase contrast microscope
B. family history
C. DNA probe
D. salivary bacterial culture

13. In a typical long treatment appointment, samples might be taken seven or eight times.
So, the best way to describe anti-infective periodontal therapy using a phase contrast
microscope is __________.
A. don’t look twice
B. preserve slides for examination by a micropathologist
C. look, disinfect, look again to check your results
14. According to Dr. David Kennedy, if a microscope is used, recording the quantity of
white blood cells is helpful because they are a big risk factor for periodontal disease and
infection.
A. True
B. False

15. A fact that cannot be overlooked is that periodontal pathogens are transmissible, and it
is strongly recommended that patients __________.
A. encourage their relationship partners to get their oral plaque examined and
treated if necessary
B. recognize that pets like dogs and cats can transmit pathogens
C. both A & B

16. In a video by Dr. David Kennedy, he explains that trichomonas, a protozoan found in
some patients with periodontitis, can be sexually transmitted.
A. True
B. False

17. DNA polymerase chain reaction technology, or PCR, can __________.
A. accurately quantify periodontal pathogens
B. reveal a patient’s genetic risk for progression of severe disease
C. A & B

18. Ozone is O3, a more highly active form of oxygen that is __________.
A. profoundly disinfecting
B. not able to penetrate the structure of bacterial biofilms
C. not able to oxidize the structure of bacterial biofilms

19. Infra-red laser energy can be very disinfecting with direct contact, and __________.
A. it cannot be used in the dental office
B. it can actually penetrate the sulcular tissue to a certain extent
C. it should not be used with biological disinfection
D. all of the above

20. Dentists have been known to use the following to disinfect periodontal spaces:
A. chloramine-T
B. iodine and/or ozone
C. herbs and/or essential oils
D. A & B only
E. all of the above

21. We need to be aware that when we microscopically identify a protozoa, spirochetes,
staphylococci, or streptococci in the sulcus around the teeth, we are uncovering a
dysbiosis that often extends throughout the gut and into internal organs as well.
A. True
B. False
“Five-year Retrospective Study of Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy” from Kusek,

Kusek, and Kusek:
22. In this study, which involved the use of a diode dental laser on infected teeth, in
__________ of cases, a pocket depth of 3 mm or less was maintained.
A. 20%
B. 40%
C. 60%
D. 80%
E. 100%
“Five-year Retrospective Study of Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy” from Kusek,

Kusek, and Kusek:
23. According to the authors of this study, using diode lasers with conventional scaling
and root planing can result in a/n __________.
A. decrease of pocket depths
B. decrease of gingival bleeding and inflammation
C. acceleration of wound healing
D. A & B
E. all of the above

“Ozone and its Use in Periodontal Treatment” study from Iliadis and Millar:
24. This study reports that gaseous ozone __________ the depth of pockets in patients
with periodontal disease.
A. significantly reduced
B. slightly reduced
C. did not impact
D. significantly increased
E. slightly increased
“Ozone and its Use in Periodontal Treatment” study from Iliadis and Millar:
25. In dentistry, ozone has been recognized for its potential use as ___________.
A. an antimicrobial agent
B. a disinfectant in clinical applications
C. a natural painkiller during invasive procedures
D. A & B
E. all of the above
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BIOLOGICAL PERIODONTAL THERAPY

This is a printable version of the Unit 8 Test for IAOMT Accreditation.

Periodontal Disease; Page 1

“Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: An Update” review by Balakesavan, Gokhale,

“Periodontal Disease and Overall Health: An Update” review by Balakesavan, Gokhale,

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

Periodontal Disease; Page 2

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

Periodontal Disease; Page 4

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Biological Periodontics” Online Learning Module:

“Five-year Retrospective Study of Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy” from Kusek,

“Five-year Retrospective Study of Laser-Assisted Periodontal Therapy” from Kusek,

Periodontal Disease; Page 5

To achieve credit, you MUST TAKE THIS TEST ONLINE AT

Periodontal Disease; Page 6

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