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1 Community Dentistry

Most common aetiology of oral cancer in India is
1) Alcohol
2) Tobacco products
3) Syphilis
4) All of the above

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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.

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2 Community Dentistry

Which of the following teeth are application for simplified oral hygiene index
1) Lingual surface of 36, 46 and facial surface of 11, 16, 26, 31
2) Lingual surface of 31, 36, 46 and facial surface of 11, 16, 26, 31
3) Lingual surface of 11, 31 and facial surface of 16, 26, 36,46
4) None of the above

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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.

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3 Community Dentistry

Waste water from kitchen is
1) Sullage
2) Sewage
3) Garbage
4) Kitchen water

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"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.

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4 Community Dentistry

The dental records should be preserved for a minimum period of
1) 7 years from the data of last entry
2) 7 years from the data of first entry
3) 7 months from the data of last entry
4) 7 years from the data of first entry

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7 years from the date of last entry: Dental records are crucial for patient care, legal documentation, and professional accountability. The Dental Council of India (DCI) mandates the preservation of dental records for at least 7 years from the date of the last entry. This ensures that in case of any future reference or legal disputes, the records are readily available. It is essential for continuity of care and patient follow-up.

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5 Community Dentistry

Clinical wastes in hospitals are to be disposed in which colour bags
1) Yellow
2) Black
3) Green
4) Red

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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.

COLOR CODING FOR HOSPITAL WASTE

Color	Waste type	Examples
Yellow	Infectious clinical waste	Body fluids, medicines, clinical lab waste, and pharmaceutical waste
Red	Contaminated waste	Disposable items like catheters, syringes, and urine bags
White or translucent	Sharps waste	Needles, scalpels, and blades
Blue	Medical glassware waste	Broken, discarded, and contaminated glass
Purple	Cytotoxic and cytostatic waste	Materials contaminated with cytotoxic and cytostatic drugs
Yellow and black/tiger stripe	Offensive/hygiene waste	Nappies, sanitary waste, and colostomy bags

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