Preventive Dentistry MCQ 2

An example for primary prevention of dental diseases is:

Nephrotoxicity of fluoride is:

Current recommendation for systemic fluoride supplements for all children residing in areas where the water flouride deficient until they reach the age

Fluoride is effective in caries control because:

Which of the following is a common preventive measure for preventing gum disease?

Sports mouthguards are primarily recommended for:

The best fluoride compound recommended for mouth rinsing is:

Opaque white areas covering more than 25% but less than 50% of the tooth surface is given the Dean’s score of:

How much iodine is required in pregnancy?

A caries risk assessment:

What role does saliva play in preventive dentistry?

Tobacco use is associated with an increased risk of:

Which of the following techniques would be the best preventive measure for dental caries?

The following study was conducted to check anticariogenic effect of fluoride EXCEPT

Which of the following vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy?

Risk factors for dental caries:

What is the purpose of fluoride in preventive dentistry?

Which of the following statements about dental radiographs is TRUE?

Deflouridating material is:

The mechanism of action of APF is via following reaction products:

School water fluoridation is considered as the primary preventive service provided by the

Acute fluoride toxicity can occur when:

How does sugar consumption contribute to dental decay?

Early warning signs of oral cancer may include:

Which of the following is the wrong statement:

Fluoride:

Simple method to evaluate the plaque after a thorough brushing can be done by ?

Which of the following is not a feature of a good manual toothbrush for routine use?

Which of the following is NOT a primary factor in dental caries development?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of flossing?

The fluoride concentration in 8% stannous fluoride, topical application, is

The pH of a freshly prepared stannous fluoride solution is approximately

Sodium fluoride inhibits glycolysis by inhibiting the enzyme

What is the primary goal of preventive dentistry?

Topical fluoride is most effective in:

Dental implants are primarily used for:

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a pit and fissure sealant:

The supplementation of fluoride to get maximum cariostatic effect should start from?

Which topical fluoride agent makes use of thixotrophic properties for better penetration into inter proximal areas?

Which of the following is a primary preventive measure in dentistry?

Pit and fissure sealants are primarily used to:

The primary aim of preventive dentistry is to:

Maximum fluoride content is found in:

Thin spiral interdental brushes are used in which type of embrasures?

Sorbitol acts in the prevention of dental caries by –

What is the main purpose of dental sealants?

The recommended brushing frequency for optimal oral hygiene is:

Which of the following dietary habits is LEAST likely to contribute to dental erosion?

The prevalence of dental caries in a community in the year 2000 and 2003 was 18% and 38% respectively. The incidence of caries for the same population in three years would be:

The brushing technique indicated for young children is

Caries status in child is most likely suggested by

At what age should children have their first dental visit for preventive care?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for dental floss use?

The use of sugar substitutes like xylitol can be beneficial for oral health because:

“NALGONDA” technique of defluoridation was developed at:

Which of the following is the main reason for resistance of enamel surface to demineralization?

Absorption of fluoride in child takes place mainly in

What is the recommended frequency for dental check-ups for adults with good oral health?

The primary cause of gingivitis is:

What is the purpose of pit and fissure sealants on permanent molars?

The first community Water Fluoridation was carried out in:

An example for disclosing solution is

Recommended dosage of fluoride mouth rinse for 12-14 year old is –

Which of the following is an example of secondary preventive dentistry?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of untreated gingivitis?

The role of a dental hygienist includes:

Fluoride in any form is contraindicated in:

Pit and fissure sealant used in primary prevention of caries is

The procedure where carious tooth tissue is removed by hand instruments, and the cavity is restored with a restorative material that ‘sticks’ to the tooth is

What role does plaque play in the development of dental diseases?

Fluoride intake through drinking water with optimal concentration is considered:

‘Crippling Fluorosis’ is characterized by:

Temporary water hardness is removed by

Pulp capping comes under which level of prevention –

Which of the following is a primary cause of tooth decay?

The American Dental Association recommends dental checkups and cleanings at least:

Which is the first study on water fluoridation?

Hopewood house study is on

First systemic fluoride electrode is given by?

What is the purpose of oral cancer screenings during dental check-ups?

Dental sealants are usually considered most beneficial for:

Pit & tissue sealants act by

The lethal dose of fluoride for 70kg adult is:

The use of pit and fissure sealant is contraindicated in

In grand rapid survey (1945) of water fluoridation, which city was used as control?

What is the most common chronic disease in childhood?

Xylitol, a sugar alcohol found in some chewing gums, is beneficial for oral health because it:

The threshold dose of fluoride that requires immediate emergency treatment and hospitalization in acute fluoride toxicity is:

Lethal dose of fluoride is:

Repeated application of sodium or potassium fluoride to teeth of children significantly reduced their caries prevalence. This was first demonstrated by

Fluorides facilitates the precipitation into tooth structure of fluorapatite from calcium and phosphate ions present in saliva, replacing the following

Which of the following is an example of a preventive dental behavior?

Which of the following dietary habits is considered a risk factor for dental erosion?