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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 most effective method for teaching oral hygiene, as per Best's approach, is active patient participation in the training program, allowing hands-on learning and better retention.
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.