Public Health Dentistry — Key differences for NEET MDS
DMFT = permanent teeth decayed missing filled. deft = primary teeth decayed extracted filling indicated filled. OHI-S = Greene and Vermillion simplified = DI-S plus CI-S. CPI = Community Periodontal Index WHO probe. GI = Gingival Index Loe and Silness = 0-3 scale. PI = Plaque Index Silness and Loe. Russells PI = Periodontal Index epidemiological.
📖 Read full notes →NOHP = National Oral Health Programme India. Ayushman Bharat = PMJAY health insurance. School dental health programs = ART SDF. WHO BPOC = Basic Package Oral Care. Oral urgent treatment = ORT component BPOC. ART = Atraumatic Restorative Treatment = WHO recommended. SiC index = Significant Caries Index = one-third highest DMFT.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Dental Indices and National Health Programs in Public Health Dentistry is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.