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What is health promotion primarily focused on?
What is health promotion primarily focused on?
Which of the following is NOT a method of specific protection?
Which of the following is NOT a method of specific protection?
What does the term 'preventive dentistry' imply?
What does the term 'preventive dentistry' imply?
What does secondary prevention aim to achieve?
What does secondary prevention aim to achieve?
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Why is preventive care increasingly important for the elderly population?
Why is preventive care increasingly important for the elderly population?
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Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in dental care?
Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention in dental care?
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Which intervention can reverse gingivitis before it progresses to periodontitis?
Which intervention can reverse gingivitis before it progresses to periodontitis?
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Which type of prevention aims to stop the emergence of risk factors?
Which type of prevention aims to stop the emergence of risk factors?
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What is the main goal of primary prevention in dentistry?
What is the main goal of primary prevention in dentistry?
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What can be done to prevent oral cancer in its early stages?
What can be done to prevent oral cancer in its early stages?
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What is the significance of the phrase 'prevention is better than a cure' in preventive dentistry?
What is the significance of the phrase 'prevention is better than a cure' in preventive dentistry?
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Which practice helps promote general health according to the content?
Which practice helps promote general health according to the content?
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What is a characteristic of secondary prevention?
What is a characteristic of secondary prevention?
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Which preventive measure is most focused on education and social change?
Which preventive measure is most focused on education and social change?
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What is an example of primary preventive service?
What is an example of primary preventive service?
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What is a significant burden of dental disorders in society?
What is a significant burden of dental disorders in society?
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What is the main goal of tertiary prevention?
What is the main goal of tertiary prevention?
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Which of the following best describes rehabilitation?
Which of the following best describes rehabilitation?
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What is considered a tool for tertiary prevention in dentistry?
What is considered a tool for tertiary prevention in dentistry?
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What was Dr. G.V. Black's 'Extension for Prevention' concept focused on?
What was Dr. G.V. Black's 'Extension for Prevention' concept focused on?
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Which stage of pathogenesis is tertiary prevention associated with?
Which stage of pathogenesis is tertiary prevention associated with?
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What does the goal of tertiary prevention NOT include?
What does the goal of tertiary prevention NOT include?
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What has been a significant advancement in dentistry since the early days?
What has been a significant advancement in dentistry since the early days?
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Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in rehabilitation?
Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention in rehabilitation?
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Study Notes
Preventive Dentistry
- Preventive dentistry aims to anticipate and prevent oral health issues.
- It focuses on stopping ill health before it begins.
- The concept of "prevention is better than a cure" applies.
Levels of Prevention
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Primordial Prevention: Targets the emergence or development of risk factors before they appear in a population.
- This includes social and environmental changes.
- Main intervention is individual and mass education.
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Primary Prevention: Aims to prevent the onset of disease through actions taken before it occurs.
- Targets healthy populations.
- Information and public health measures for the whole population aim to maintain a disease-free environment.
- Prevents disease initiation.
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Secondary Prevention: Halts the progress of a disease at its initial stage to prevent complications.
- Focuses on early detection of diseases.
- Aims to revert the disease to its pre-pathogenesis state.
- Examples include screening, diagnostic testing, and interventions for incipient lesions like white spot enamel lesions and gingivitis.
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Tertiary Prevention: Takes place during the late stages of disease progression to limit impairments and disabilities.
- Aims to reduce the impact of an established disease, restore function and reduce complications.
- Includes rehabilitation measures.
- Examples include restorative dentistry (bridges, implants, dentures).
Caries Prevention
- Early intervention is crucial to prevent the loss of a tooth due to caries.
- Significant progress has been made in caries prevention since the concept of "extension for prevention" was introduced.
- The concept involved removing a significant portion of tooth structure to prevent further operative treatment.
- As caries rates have declined, the focus of dentistry has shifted to more advanced procedures.
- Maintaining good oral hygiene is key to preventing caries, gingivitis and periodontal disease.
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This quiz explores the key concepts of preventive dentistry, focusing on the various levels of prevention such as primordial, primary, and secondary prevention. It emphasizes the importance of anticipating and preventing oral health issues and discusses strategies for disease prevention and early detection.