Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Oral Hygiene Index

A combination of the debris index and the dental calculus index to determine the status of oral hygiene.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A combination of the debris index and the dental calculus index to determine the status of oral hygiene.

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9 entry terms
  • Oral Hygiene Indexes
  • Hygiene Indexe, Oral
  • Hygiene Indexes, Oral
  • Index, Oral Hygiene
  • Indexe, Oral Hygiene
  • Indexes, Oral Hygiene
  • Indices, Oral Hygiene
  • Oral Hygiene Indexe
  • Oral Hygiene Indices

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History Note

91(75); was see under DENTAL HEALTH SURVEYS 1975-90

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  1. E05.318w.308w.980w.438.300.675
  2. E06w.208.576
  3. N05.715w.360.300w.800w.438.300.670
  4. N06.850w.520w.308w.980w.438.300.675
  5. N06.890w.160.168

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Oral Hygiene Index. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009911. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009911
  2. Oral Hygiene Index. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70329946