Dental Public Health - Week 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is meant by dental caries?
A
Tooth decay
2
Q
What is meant by periodontal disease?
A
Gum disease
3
Q
Which factors greatly influence dental health?
A
Diet, smoking and alcohol
4
Q
Which aspect of diet has the greatest influence on dental health?
A
Sugar intake
5
Q
Which index is used for measuring dental caries?
A
DMF index
6
Q
What does the DMF index measure?
A
Decayed, Missing and Filled teeth to assess dental health of the population
7
Q
DMFS is a measure of…
A
Decayed, Missing and Filled surfaces to assess dental health of the population
8
Q
Why has dental disease greatly decreased in recent years?
A
Fluoride in toothpaste
9
Q
In which group is dental caries most common?
A
Low socioeconomic status
