NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
OCTOBER 2013 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE:                                                         CHS312                                                         

COURSE TITLE:                                                        Oral Health

DURATION:                                                               2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:                                                       Answer only 4 questions

Q1.a     Describe the normal process of tooth formation and eruption  10mks

      b.   State the various Types of Dentition 10mks

 Q.2.a   Discuss 5 Classifications of Oral Diseases 10mks

        b. State the abnormalities of the Development of the Teeth 10mks

 Q3.a    Describe the tongue and salivary glands  10mks

       b.  Describe the epidemiology of common oral diseases 10mks

 Q4.a    Discuss the Prevention of Dental Caries    10mks

       b.  Explain the factors Responsible for Periodontal Disease and its Complications  10mks

Q5.       Describe the types, effects, complication and prevention of Dental Trauma  20mks

 Q6.      Write briefly on the following:

                        (i)        Teething in children                        

(ii)       Practice of Good Oral Hygiene

                        (iii)      Steps in Removing Dental Plaque  

(iv)        Health Education Pathway   5 mks each- Total 20mks