Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (M.D.S)
BRANCH VII : PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
Subject Code/Name : 2436/Recent Advances In Public Health Dentistry
Year : I
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Recent Advances In Public Health Dentistry :
March 2009 :
[KU 410] Sub. Code: 2436
M.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
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Branch VII : PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
(Revised Regulations)
(Common to all candidates )
Paper IV : RECENT ADVANCES IN PUBLIC HEALTH DENTISTRY
Q.P. Code : 242436
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Recent concepts in caries vaccine.
2. Study of oral disorders-recent genetic approach.
3. Recent advances in understanding and treatment of HIV.
4. Recent advances in Materials used in preventive dentistry.
March 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Recent advances in carries diagnostic methods.
2. Recent advances in bio medical waste disposal.
3. Recent advances in dental payments.
4. Recent advances in preventive dentistry.
APRIL 2012 :
(180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order. :
1.Caries Diagnosis.
2. Vaccines in Dentistry.
3. Lasers in Dentistry.
4. Tobacco Cessation.
APRIL 2013 :
(4×25=100)
1. Recent advances in understanding and treatment of HIV.
2. Bioinformatics- recent trends.
3. Lasers in Dentistry- Feasibility in public health.
4. Recent advances in diagnosis of dental caries.
APRIL 2014 :
(4×25=100)
1. Discuss in detail saliva as a diagnostic tool.
2. Define forensic odontology. Describe its role in identification of persons in aircraft accident.
3. Discuss in detail the important components of environment and health.
4. Discuss in detail the recent advances in prevention of dental caries among children.
Recent Advances In Periodontics :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (4 X 25 = 100)
1. Genetic studies in Periodontology.
2. Discuss the scope and limitations of ‘Periodontal Microsurgery’.
3. Describe in detail the causes of failure of osscointegration of dental implants
4. Discuss the role of gingival crevicular fluid (G.C.F) in periodontal health and disease.
March 2009 :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Tissue engineering – potential applications. Discuss.
2. Immediate implants. Discuss.
3. Discuss recent advances in ultrasonic scaler technology.
4. Discuss photodynamic therapy.
March 2010 :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Periodontal vaccines – Scope. Discuss.
2. Discuss periodontal micro surgery.
3. Resolution of inflammation – potential for therapeutics. Discuss.
4. Periodontal disease and diabetes. Discuss.
September 2010 :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Discuss about Anti oxidants.
2. Discuss healing following dental implant placement.
3. Discuss lasers in periodontal therapy.
4. Periodontal disease and pre-term labour. Discuss.
October 2011 :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum : 100 marks
(180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order :
I. Elaborate on :
1. Evidence-based periodontal therapy.
2. Stem cells in periodontal regeneration.
3. Lasers in periodontal therapy – discuss.
4. Current concepts in periodontal health in interdisciplinary dentistry.
APRIL 2013 :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum : 100 marks
(4×25=100)
1. Periodontal regeneration- a focus on growth factors.
2. Gene therapy and its implications in periodontics.
3. Application of ultrasound in periodontics.
4. Computer-assisted implant surgery.
OCTOBER 2013 :
Time : Three Hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order. :
I. Elaborate on : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Role of antigen presenting cells in periodontal disease progression.
2. Growth factors in periodontal therapy.
3. Clinical considerations of Biomarkers in GCF.
4. Photo dynamic therapy in periodontics
APRIL 2014 :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum : 100 marks
(4×25=100)
1. Maxillary sinus elevation and bone augmentation – Current concepts.
2. Comparison of the microbiological features of chronic and aggressive periodontitis.
3. Critically evaluate reconstructive surgical technique.
4. Systemic administration of antibiotics in periodontal therapy.
OCTOBER 2014
Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
(4 x 25 = 100)
1. Discuss-periodontal vaccines.
2. Gene therapy and its implications in periodontitis.
3. Discuss- periodontal regeneration – A focus on growth factor.
4. Role of stem cells in periodontal therapy.
APRIL 2012 :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum : 100 marks
(180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order :
1. Role of innate immunity in periodontal ligament and the significance of Toll – like receptors in it.
2. Nano technology in periodontics.
3. Current concepts in microbial specificity in biofilm.
4. Imaging modalities for implant placement and current trends in it.