MGR University BDS Fourth Year 544223 PAPER VIII – PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY August 2018 Question Paper

544223 PAPER VIII – PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY

[LN 661] AUGUST 2018 Sub. Code: 4223

FOURTH YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM (Common to Third Year Paper IV – Modified Regulation III Candidates and
Final Year Paper VIII – New Modified Regulation Candidates)PAPER VIII – PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
Q.P Code: 544223
Time: 180 Minutes Maximum: 70 Marks

I. Elaborate on: (2 x 10 = 20)1. Describe in details the procedural steps in planning a dental public
health program.
2. Define Health Education. Enumerate the contents of Health
Education. Add a note on mass media.

II. Write Notes on: (10 x 5 = 50)1. Describe the various milestones in dental public health.
2. Describe the importance of Blinding in a epidemiological study.
3. Describe the principle and procedure of Lactobacillus colony count test.
4. Discuss the role of school dental nurse in oral health delivery.
5. Epidemic.
6. Nalgonda Technique.
7. Principles of Epidemiology.
8. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of 2% Sodium Fluoride
Solution.
9. Discuss the importance of recommended index ages for oral health
assessment.
10. Discuss the factors affecting the retention of a pit and fissure sealant.

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