PREPARE FLASH CARDS ON INDICES IN PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
(23 cards)
What is an index in public health dentistry?
An index is a standardized measurement tool used to assess and quantify oral health conditions.
True or False: Indices are only used for dental caries assessment.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ index measures the prevalence of dental caries in populations.
DMFT
What does DMFT stand for?
Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth
Which index is used to evaluate periodontal disease?
Community Periodontal Index (CPI)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following indices assesses fluorosis? A) DMFT B) Dean’s Index C) CPI D) OHI-S
B) Dean’s Index
What is the purpose of the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S)?
To assess the oral hygiene status of individuals or populations.
True or False: The Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) includes both soft and hard deposits.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ index is used to measure the severity and extent of periodontal disease.
Periodontal Disease Index (PDI)
What does the term ‘validity’ refer to in the context of dental indices?
The degree to which an index measures what it is supposed to measure.
Multiple Choice: Which index is primarily used for assessing dental caries in children? A) DMFT B) dmf-t C) CPI D) OHI-S
B) dmf-t
What type of data do indices provide in public health dentistry?
Quantitative data on oral health status.
True or False: Indices can help in comparing oral health status across different populations.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ index helps assess the need for periodontal treatment.
Community Periodontal Index (CPI)
What is the main limitation of indices in public health dentistry?
They may not capture the full complexity of oral health conditions.
Multiple Choice: Which index is known for assessing the aesthetic impact of dental conditions? A) OHI-S B) Aesthetic Component Index C) DMFT D) PDI
B) Aesthetic Component Index
What is the significance of the ‘cut-off points’ in indices?
They define the thresholds for categorizing oral health conditions.
True or False: Indices are only applicable in clinical settings.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ index is designed specifically for assessing the treatment needs of children.
Children’s Dental Health Survey (CDHS)
What does the term ‘reliability’ refer to in the context of dental indices?
The consistency of the measurements obtained using the index.
Multiple Choice: Which index is used to measure the prevalence of oral cancer? A) DMFT B) Oral Cancer Index C) OHI-S D) CPITN
B) Oral Cancer Index
What is the primary goal of using indices in public health dentistry?
To inform public health policies and strategies for oral health promotion.
True or False: Indices can assist in evaluating the effectiveness of dental interventions.
True
