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Public Health DentistryFor caries prevention, a 0.2% sodium fluoride mouth rinse is
typically recommended for use once weekly. This regimen provides sufficient
fluoride exposure to strengthen tooth enamel without causing adverse effects.
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Public Health DentistryThe primary objective of diet counseling is to provide a realistic
diet prescription that can help prevent dental caries. This may involve reducing
exposure to cariogenic foods, but it also includes educating the patient on how
to balance their diet for optimal oral health.
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Public Health DentistryIn epidemiology, incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disease or
condition that occur within a specific time frame in a defined population.
Dental caries, also known as tooth decay, is a common chronic condition where
bacteria in the mouth produce acids that destroy the tooth enamel and underlying
dentin, leading to cavities. The incidence of dental caries would be the number
of new cases of tooth decay diagnosed within a given period, say a year or
another time interval.
Point prevalence, on the other hand, is the proportion of a population that has
a specific condition at a particular point in time. It is a measure of the
prevalence of dental caries at a single moment, which does not account for new
cases or recoveries.
Period prevalence is the proportion of the population that has had a particular
condition during a specific period of time, such as a year or a month. This
measure includes both new cases and cases that have persisted from before the
start of the period in question.
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Public Health DentistryClinical studies often measure the effectiveness of caries
inhibiting preparations by comparing the number of new decayed, filled, and
missing tooth surfaces that appear over the course of the study period.
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Public Health DentistryDisclosing agents are solutions or tablets that are used to reveal plaque and food debris on the teeth that are not easily seen with the naked eye. When children can visually see the areas they need to clean more thoroughly, they are more likely to understand the importance of good oral hygiene and improve their brushing and flossing techniques.
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Public Health DentistryA higher drop-out rate can reduce the power of a study, as it leads to a smaller sample size and potentially less reliable results. To maintain the statistical significance and power of the study, a larger sample size must be enrolled initially to account for the expected number of participants who will not complete the study. Other factors that influence sample size include the incidence of the disease, the significance level, and the size of the expected treatment effect, but the question specifically asks about the impact of an increasing drop-out rate.
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Public Health DentistryThe DMFT (Decayed, Missing, Filled Teeth) index is used to assess the dental
health of a population by counting the number of decayed (D), missing (M), and
filled (F) permanent teeth (T) in an individual. It provides a cumulative
measure of dental caries experience, as it includes both untreated and treated
cases of dental decay. This index helps in understanding the overall oral health
status and the need for dental care in a population.
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Public Health DentistryThe Snyder test is a microbiological test used to detect the presence of
specific bacteria associated with dental caries, primarily Streptococcus mutans.
It involves taking a sample of plaque, adding a sugar solution, and observing
for the formation of acid that indicates bacterial activity and the potential
for tooth decay. It is not used to detect fungal growth on skin or determine the
pH of crevicular fluid.