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The 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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In 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

Color
Waste type
Examples
Yellow
Infectious clinical waste
Body fluids, medicines, clinical lab waste, and pharmaceutical waste
Red
Contaminated waste
Disposable items like catheters, syringes, and urine bags
White or translucent
Sharps waste
Needles, scalpels, and blades
Blue
Medical glassware waste
Broken, discarded, and contaminated glass
Purple
Cytotoxic and cytostatic waste
Materials contaminated with cytotoxic and cytostatic drugs
Yellow and black/tiger stripe
Offensive/hygiene waste
Nappies, sanitary waste, and colostomy bags

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Community Dentistry

Leone Williams, in 1913, stated "A clean tooth never decays," emphasizing the role of oral hygiene in preventing dental caries.

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Community Dentistry

A 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 Dentistry

Fluoride 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 Dentistry

CPITN (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 Dentistry

The 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 Dentistry

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.

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 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.

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