Community Dentistry Shorts - NEET MDS Dental PG Prep

#1 Community Dentistry

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and general dental guidelines, mouthwash rinsing is not recommended for children under the age of 6. This is due to the risk of children swallowing the mouthwash,

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Acc. To WHO the mouth wash rinsing is not recommended in

1) Under 2 years
2) 4 years
3) 6 years
4) 8 years

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#2 Community Dentistry

WHO classifies operating dental auxiliaries as dental hygienists, school dental nurses, and therapists. Denturists are not included in this classification.

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Which of the following are not included in the WHO classification of operating dental auxiliaries
1) Dental hygienist
2) School dental nurses
3) Therapists
4) Denturists

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#3 Community Dentistry

Stannous fluoride is often favored for adults due to its ability to provide antimicrobial benefits along with its fluoride release, which can help in controlling dental caries and reducing sensitivity. It is commonly found in toothpaste and mouth rinses and is known for its effectiveness in preventing cavities and plaque formation.

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The topical fluoride system preferred for treatment in adults is
1. acidulated phosphate fluoride
2. stannous fluoride
3. sodium fluoride
4. none of the above

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#4 Community Dentistry

Leone Williams, in 1913, stated "A clean tooth never decays," emphasizing the role of oral hygiene in preventing dental caries.

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Who had described "A clean teeth never decays"
1) Pierre Fauchard
2) Leone Williams
3) GV Black
4) Skinner

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#5 Community Dentistry

The OHI-S (Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified) index of Greene and Vermillion evaluates oral hygiene by assessing the extent to which calculus and debris cover six specified tooth surfaces (Answer: 4). This index is a simplified version of the original OHI index and is widely used in dental practice and research to evaluate the level of oral hygiene. It looks at the presence of debris and calculus on the lingual, labial, and buccal surfaces of the upper right first molar, lower left first molar, upper right central incisor, and lower left central incisor.

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The OHI-S index of Greene and Vermillion evaluates oral hygiene by assessing the
1. acidity of saliva
2. Debis present on the teeth
3. effectiveness of brushing over a 4 week period
4. extent to which calculus and debris cover six specified tooth surfaces

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#6 Community Dentistry

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.

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Boss method is often recommended for tooth brushing because
1) It is quicker to learn
2) Removes plaque most effectively on tooth surface
3) Provides gingival stimulation and cleans plaque in sulcular area
4) It is easily to masterise

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#7 Community Dentistry

The CPITN probe is 11.5 mm long, with markings at 3.5 mm, 5.5 mm, 8.5 mm, and 11.5 mm.

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Length of CPITN probe is
1) 14.0 mm
2) 13.0 mm
3) 11.5 mm
4) 12.5 mm

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#8 Community Dentistry

For optimal fluoride uptake and protection against dental caries, tooth surfaces should be exposed to topical fluorides for at least 4 minutes.

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Tooth surfaces should be treated with topical fluorides for at least
1. 10 seconds
2. 30 seconds
3. 4 minutes
4. 15 minutes

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#9 Community Dentistry

A measure that has validity is necessarily reliable, as reliability is a prerequisite for validity. However, a measure that is reliable does not necessarily mean it is valid. Validity refers to the degree to which a measurement tool accurately measures what it is intended to measure. Reliability is the consistency of the results produced by the tool.

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Which of the following statements is true?
1. A measure that has reliability is always valid
2. A measure that carries validity always carries reliability
3. Reliability and validity are not related
4. None of the above

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