MDS PREP
Which of the following factors are considered for prescribing fluoride tablets for a child
1) Age and weight of the child
2) Age of child and fluoride content of water
3) Age of the child only
4) None of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
Recommended Doses of Fluoride Tablets
For Children Aged 6 Months to 4 Years:
Liquid drops are typically prescribed in doses of 0.125, 0.25, and 0.5
mg of fluoride ion.
For Children Aged 4 Years and Older:
Chewable tablets or lozenges are recommended, usually at doses of 0.5 mg
to 1 mg of fluoride ion.
Adjustments Based on Water Fluoride Levels:
Doses may be adjusted based on the fluoride content in the child's
drinking water to ensure adequate protection against dental caries.
Duration of Supplementation:
Fluoride supplementation is generally continued until the child reaches
16 years of age, depending on their fluoride exposure and dental health
status.
Most common aetiology of oral cancer in India is
1) Alcohol
2) Tobacco products
3) Syphilis
4) All of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
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.
Public health dentistry is mainly concerned with the following health practices
1) Preventive and promotive
2) Promotive and therapeutic
3) Preventive and therapeutic
4) All of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
Public health dentistry is primarily concerned with preventive and promotive health practices (Answer: 1). It focuses on the prevention of oral diseases and the promotion of oral health through community-based programs, education, and policy implementation rather than solely on therapeutic interventions.
PMA is a symbol for a
1) Pulp capping material
2) Caries index
3) Periodontal index
4) Materia alba index
Community Dentistry
Answer: 3
PMA stands for "Periodontal Disease Index," which is used to assess the periodontal health of individuals. It evaluates the presence and severity of periodontal disease by measuring clinical parameters such as probing depth and attachment loss. The other options do not correspond to the PMA acronym.
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
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
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.
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
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
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.
Spread of dispersion is expressed by
1) Mean
2) Median
3) Mode
4) Standard deviation
Community Dentistry
Answer: 4
Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the amount of
variation or dispersion in a set of values. It indicates how much individual
data points differ from the mean.
Clinical wastes in hospitals are to be disposed in which colour bags
1) Yellow
2) Black
3) Green
4) Red
Community Dentistry
Answer: 1
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