MDS PREP
Dental X-ray films (or any other patient record) belongs
1) Always to patient
2) Always to dentist
3) Both the above
4) None of the above
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
Patient records, including dental X-ray films, are typically the property of the dentist who created them. The dentist is responsible for maintaining, storing, and safeguarding these records according to legal and professional standards. However, patients do have the right to access and obtain copies of their records.
The main site of absorption of ingested fluorides is
1) Esophagus
2) Stomach and small intestine
3) Small and large intestine
4) Large intestine
Community Dentistry
Answer: 2
Fluoride 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