Dentosphere : World of Dentistry

Kantipur Dental College BDS Program Pre- Board Examination, October 2018 Subject: Oral Pathology                                                        Level : BDS Third Year  Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes      Full Marks: 50 SECTION 'B' - 25 Marks 1. Define Dental caries. Discuss the histological features of enamel caries.  [1+5=6] 2. Enumerate the potentially malignant disorders affecting the oral cavity. Describe the pathogenesis and histological gradings of OSMF.    [1+2+2=5] 3. Enumerate the proliferative lesions of the oral cavity. Add a note on epithelial papilloma. [2+3=5] 4. Write short notes on: [3*3=9] a. Garre's Osteomyelitis b. Carcinoma In Situ c. Kaposi's Sarcoma [Section 'C' 25 marks] 5. A 40 year old male patient came with the complaint of a non he...

Most people don't know that dental pain is not the only symptom of dental diseases. Even we dentists before going to the dental college were unaware of the fact that the teeth may never be painful but are lost untimely due to periodontitis. In fact, there is no such thing as untimely loss. If you lose your permanent teeth before you die, that is untimely loss of teeth. Because, you need to eat until the day you die. And, When you lose your teeth earlier, your choices of food change, your amount of food changes and your speech becomes less understandable and children and youngsters hate being around with you because of the foul odor emanating from your oral cavity. Let's discuss some symptoms other than dental pain that may be an indication of oral and dental disease for which you need to see a dentist for consultation. 1. Loosening of teeth Loosening of teeth which used to be firm can be due to various reasons including trauma, periodontitis, trauma from occlusion, and an...

People these days have adopted a noisier, more violent and more partying lifestyle.  They expect every day to be a party day. And, that party too, must be with a deafening loud DJ music in which more than 5-6 notes are played at any instant. Overloaded music in very high volume, intense exercises and cardiovascular workout trainings, movie shows, dance Clubs and Restaurants, all are ruling the current world. Have you ever contemplated why is it happening so? Yes, in the days of past, there used to be fairs too, loudspeakers with music used to be played, but they were gentler and less disturbing to a calm soul observing it. An enlightened soul also cannot tolerate the upbeats and cacophony of the revelry these days, it is becoming extreme. Well, that might be due to the rat race that is going on. People need to have good grades, get a good job and earn a lot of money before they are reputable in society. While trying to do so, everyone finds himself in the chasm of servitude, help...

Nobel Medical College and Teaching Hospital Kanchanbari-5, Biratnagar Pre-University Examination, BDS 2018 Subject: General Surgery (New Course)         Level : BDS III (Aug 2015 & 2014 Batch ) Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes                                                                Date: Oct 26, 2018 Full Marks: 50 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE Answer each section in a separate answer book. SAQ SECTION 'B' - 25 Marks 1. Write a short note on Hemorrhagic shock.  [5] 2. Classify wounds. Briefly describe about surgical site infection.  [5] 3. Write short not on pleomorphic adenoma of parotid gland. [5] 4. Enumerate the causes of Acute abdomen. [5] 5. Write down the clinical features and management of acute appendicitis. [5] SAQ [Section 'C' 25 m...

Kantipur Dental College BDS Program Pre- Board Examination, December 2018 Subject: General Medicine (New Course)        Level : BDS Third Year  Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes      Full Marks: 50 SECTION 'B' - 25 Marks 1. Discuss about the clinical features, complications, investigations and treatment and prophylaxis of Malarial fever.  [1+1+1+2+1=6] 2. Discuss the etiology, clinical features of Infective Endocarditis. Add a note on dental prophylaxis. [1+1+3=5] 3. Enumerate the risk factors and complications of Essential Hypertension. Discuss the management of acute severe asthma.[1+1+3=5] 4. Write short notes on: [3*3=9] a. Clinical Features and Treatment of Pneumonia b. Portal Hypertension c. Bacillary Dysentery: Management and prevention [Section 'C' 25 marks] 5. Define and classify anemias. A 17 year old gives history of bleeding gums and menorrhagia. Her platelet count is 15000/mm3. ...

Dental extraction is one of the most feared treatments. It is the treatment that can be attributed for all the dental phobia and people hating dentists. Because pain is anticipated and the threshold of pain tolerance is lowered much. But, when performed under appropriate local anesthesia, Dental Extractions are completely painless procedures. Another reason people fear dental extraction is that they are left with an open wound and empty socket that is often painful after the effect of local anesthetic wears off and the numbness of the tongue and lips disappear. So, they are instructed by the operating dentist to take a tablet of analgesic (usually NSAID- Ibuprofen 400 mg or Paracetamol 500 mg) which will start showing its effect before the effect of local anesthetic wears off. Here are some of the things you can do to heal your extraction socket faster. To make things more retentive, Let's tabulate them into DOs and DON'Ts. Things TO Do: 1. Press hard on the gauze piece ...

Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences BDS Program Pre-University Examination, December 2018 Subject: General Medicine        Level : BDS III (New Course) Time: 2 Hours and 30 Minutes                                                                Date: 9th Dec, 2018 Full Marks: 50 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATE Answer each section in a separate answer book. Write brief, relevant and legible answers. Illustrate your answers with well-labeled diagrams wherever required. All questions are compulsory. SECTION 'B' - 25 Marks 1. A 17 years old boy, presented with high fever, shortness of breath and palpitation. On examination, he was pale and heart murmur was audible.  [1+3+2=6] a. What is your likely diagnosis? b. What investigations will you do to confirm...