Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Dental Plaque Index

An index which scores the degree of dental plaque accumulation.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

An index which scores the degree of dental plaque accumulation.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Dental Plaque Indexes
  • Dental Plaque Indices
  • Index, Dental Plaque
  • Indexes, Dental Plaque
  • Indices, Dental Plaque

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History Note

91(83); was see under DENTAL HEALTH SURVEYS 1983-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Dental Plaque (1966-1982)
  • Periodontal Index (1966-1982)

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  1. E05.318w.308w.980w.438.300.300
  2. E06w.208.250
  3. N05.715w.360.300w.800w.438.300.325
  4. N06.850w.520w.308w.980w.438.300.300
  5. N06.890w.160.090

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Dental Plaque Index. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003774. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003774
  2. Dental Plaque Index. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70328675