Question

What exactly the dentists do under preventive dentistry?

• A. Patient education, and use of chlorides
• B. Patient education, use of fluorides, and plaque control.
• C. Use of calcium, dental sealants, and oral hygiene
• D. Patient isolation, and use of fluorides

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Patient education, use of fluorides, and plaque control.

Preventive dentistry is carried out by dentists to prevent potential tooth decay and this involves program of patient education, use of fluorides, application of dental sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control.