NEET MDS Shorts
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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 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 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.
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Community DentistryA denturist is a dental auxiliary trained to fabricate and fit dentures directly for patients, without the supervision of a dentist in some jurisdictions.
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Community DentistryFluoride prophylaxis after oral prophylactic procedures (like scaling or polishing) is done to help remineralize the enamel and replace any fluoride that might have been removed from the tooth surface during the cleaning process. The polishing can remove a small layer of fluoride-rich enamel, making the topical application necessary to restore protection.
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Community DentistryCPITN (Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs) is primarily used for screening purposes in epidemiological surveys to assess periodontal treatment needs in populations.
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Community DentistryThe Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) is a tool used to assess oral hygiene status by evaluating specific tooth surfaces. The teeth mentioned in option 1 include the lingual surfaces of the lower first molars (36, 46) and the facial surfaces of the upper incisors and canines (11, 16, 26, 31). These surfaces are typically assessed because they are representative of overall oral hygiene and are commonly affected by plaque accumulation.
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Community DentistryPatient 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.
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Community Dentistry
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 307 pertains to grievous injuries, including those involving permanent damage to body structures like teeth. This section deals with causing life-threatening harm or injuries resulting in long-term disability.