You will know, understand and become confident about ADC written and practical examinations’ application process, syllabus, how & what to prepare for success.
Sequelae of Infection of Dental Pulp
Periapical infection with Streptococci & Staphylococci Majority of streptococci produce hyaluronidase, an enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid which is a …
Dental Amalgam: SAQs for Viva Voce
SAQ 1. A patient arrives at your office and expresses concern about mercury from dental amalgam causing her harm. What will you tell this patient to reassure her about the safety of amalgam?
ANSWER:
You will tell about three facts of dental amalgam fillings:
(1) The mercury that is in an amalgam is not free and never released into the body. It is always tied up chemically in the dental amalgam matrix. The majority of bound mercury never leaves the dental amalgam mass. Continue reading “Dental Amalgam: SAQs for Viva Voce”
Hepatitis B: Treatment & Prevention
Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It can cause chronic infection and puts people at high risk of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer.
In the first part of the article, you have read the epidemiology, mode of transmission of Hepatitis B virus, its sign and symptoms, groups at risk, the relationship of HBV and HIV infection, and how the diagnosis is confirmed. In this part of the article, we shall discuss about its treatment and prevention.
Measures to Evaluate a Screening Test
For ADC examination, both prelims and practical viva voce, and NEET MDS, the various measures of evaluating a screening test must be known to the students.
There are various measures to evaluate a screening test that are as follows: