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Public Health Dentistry - 3 Questions

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Public Health Dentistry
Fluoride ion concentration in community due to climatic conditions because
1. naturally occurring fluorides get broken down in warmer climates
2. in colder climates people drink more water
3. people perspire more in colder climates
4. people drink more water in warmer climates

📝 Explanation:

In warmer climates, people tend to drink more water to stay hydrated. This increased water consumption can lead to higher exposure to fluoride ions in the community water supply, which is often fluoridated to prevent dental caries. However, the actual concentration of fluoride ions in the water is typically controlled and not directly affected by the climate.

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Public Health Dentistry
The ability of a test to identify correctly all those who have the disease, that is minimum false negative result is:

1. Predictivity
2. Negativity
3. Sensitivity
4. Specificity

📝 Explanation:

Sensitivity is the ability of a test to correctly identify all those who have the disease (true positive rate).A test with high sensitivity will have a minimum number of false negative results.
Specificity, on the other hand, measures the ability of a test to correctly identify those who do not have the disease (true negative rate).

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Public Health Dentistry

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

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

📝 Explanation:

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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