NEET MDS Shorts
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Community DentistryThe 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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Community DentistryFluoride is absorbed primarily in the gastrointestinal tract, with the stomach and small intestine being the main sites of absorption. The acidic environment of the stomach facilitates the dissolution of fluoride, allowing it to be absorbed effectively. While some absorption occurs in the large intestine, the majority takes place in the stomach and small intestine
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Community DentistryIn CPITN, a score of 1 indicates gingival bleeding on probing, meaning the gingiva is healthy but bleeds when probed.
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Community DentistryThe 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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Community DentistryThe CPITN probe has a black band from 3.5 to 5.5 mm. If the black band is completely visible, the probe is inserted to 3.5 mm, indicating the presence of calculus (score 2), requiring scaling and oral hygiene instructions.
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Community DentistryBarrier techniques, such as gloves, masks, and barriers, are used to prevent transmission of AIDS and hepatitis in dental settings.
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Community DentistryWHO classifies operating dental auxiliaries as dental hygienists, school dental nurses, and therapists. Denturists are not included in this classification.
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Community DentistryML Rein coined the term "oral hygiene" in 1884 in his book "Oral Hygiene."
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Community Dentistry
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
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Community DentistryLeone Williams, in 1913, stated "A clean tooth never decays," emphasizing the role of oral hygiene in preventing dental caries.