Public Health Dentistry • ~20 min to master
Optimal = 0.7ppm. Certainly Lethal Dose = 32-64 mg/kg. Safely Tolerated Dose = CLD/4. Chronic toxicity = Fluorosis (dental/skeletal). Dean's Index for fluorosis assessment.
Water Fluoridation & Fluoride Toxicity is a must-do, high-priority topic in Public Health Dentistry. It has appeared in 8 out of the last 10 NEET MDS exams, making it one of the most frequently tested topics in this subject.Public Health Dentistry carries approximately 10 marks in the exam, and mastering Water Fluoridation & Fluoride Toxicity is essential for maximizing your score in this section.