5 MCQs • Practice Free attempt
Community Dentistry — 5 Questions
The most common aetiology of oral cancer in India is tobacco products (Answer: 2). The high prevalence of tobacco use, particularly in the form of betel quid with tobacco, paan masala, and other smokeless tobacco products, significantly increases the risk of developing oral cancer.
1) Yellow: This is often used for isolation wastes, such as those from patients with a communicable disease or from the isolation ward. It may also be used for trace chemotherapy waste. 2) Black: Typically used for non-infectious waste that is not recyclable, such as general waste from hospital areas not directly involved in patient care. 3) Green: This is commonly used for anatomical waste, which includes human tissues, organs, body parts, and animal carcasses used in research or treatment. 4) Red: As mentioned, is used for infectious or biohazardous waste that poses a risk of infection or disease transmission.
"Sullage" refers specifically to the waste water generated from sinks, baths, and kitchens that does not contain human waste. "Sewage" includes waste that may contain pathogens and is typically discharged from toilets. Thus, kitchen waste water is more accurately described as sullage.
Bass (sulcular) technique directs the bristles at 45 toward the gingival sulcus, making it the most effective method for removing plaque from the gingival crevice and preventing periodontal disease.
The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) is a tool used to assess oral hygiene status by evaluating specific tooth surfaces. The teeth mentioned in option 1 include the lingual surfaces of the lower first molars (36, 46) and the facial surfaces of the upper incisors and canines (11, 16, 26, 31). These surfaces are typically assessed because they are representative of overall oral hygiene and are commonly affected by plaque accumulation.
Unlock every synopsis, note & mock test — synced across all your devices.
NEET MDS