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Oral health literacy is best defined by which combination of skills?

  1. Obtain, Process, and Understand health information
  2. Read, Write, and Speak about oral health
  3. Diagnose, Treat, and Prevent oral diseases
  4. Prevent, Control, and Eliminate oral diseases
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Correct answer: A. Obtain, Process, and Understand health information

  • A. The ADA/CDC definition of oral health literacy involves the ability to OBTAIN, PROCESS, and UNDERSTAND basic oral health information needed to make appropriate health decisions. Remember: OPU — Obtain, Process, Understand.
  • B. The specific definition for oral health literacy focuses on obtaining, processing, and understanding health information to make decisions.
  • C. These are clinical functions of a dentist, not components of patient oral health LITERACY.
  • D. These are public health goals — not the definition of oral health literacy.

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