Pedodontics • NEET MDS
Optimal fluoride in water = 0.7ppm current recommendation.
Pit and fissure sealants = most effective caries prevention.
Fluoride varnish = 22600ppm NaF.
APF gel = 1.23 percent = 12300ppm.
Fluorosis = Deans index for classification.
SMART fluoride = silver modified atraumatic restorative treatment.
SDF = silver diamine fluoride = arrest caries.
GIC sealant = fluoride releasing alternate.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Fluoride & Prevention concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.