Lec 2

Question 1

People with disabilities are more likely to rely on what?

Answer 1

Government-funded programs, like Medicaid.

Question 2

Govt health care program that does not cover dental services.

Answer 2

Medicare

Question 3

What kind of barriers are these?

1) Shortage of dentists willing to provide special care.
2) Transportation issues.
3) Physical barriers.

Answer 3

Structural

Question 4

What kinds of barriers are these?

1) Lack of perceived need.
2) Low level of oral health knowledge.
3) Low priority of oral care in a busy residential facility.
4) Anxiety related to dental care.
5) Disruptive behaviors or unwillingness to manage them.

Answer 4

Cultural/Behavioral

Question 5

ADA’s definition of what?

• Impairment that limits a major life activity.
• A record of such an impairment.
• Being regarded as having such an impairment.

Answer 5

Disability

Question 6

Definition of what?

• Failure to make reasonable modifications or accommodations.
• Failure to ensure that no one is excluded because of a lack of auxiliary services.
• Failure to remove barriers (physical and communication).

Answer 6

Discrimination

Question 7

When treating people with hearing impairments….

Answer 7

ADA requires that the DENTAL OFFICE PAYS for the interpreter as needed to achieve effective communication.