BDS (BACHELOR OF DENTAL SURGERY)
2023 Syllabus and Previous Years
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1. What does the acronym "BDS" stand for?
a) Bachelor of Dental Science
b) Bachelor of Dental Surgery
c) Bachelor of Dental Studies
d) Bachelor of Dentistry
**Answer: b) Bachelor of Dental Surgery**
2. Which is the longest cranial nerve and is often associated with dental
procedures?
a) Facial nerve
b) Trigeminal nerve
c) Hypoglossal nerve
d) Glossopharyngeal nerve
**Answer: b) Trigeminal nerve**
,3. Which tooth is known as the "wisdom tooth"?
a) Incisor
b) Canine
c) Premolar
d) Third molar
**Answer: d) Third molar**
4. What is the hard tissue that covers the crown of a tooth called?
a) Enamel
b) Dentin
c) Pulp
d) Cementum
**Answer: a) Enamel**
5. Which dental specialty focuses on treating malocclusions and misaligned teeth?
a) Endodontics
b) Orthodontics
c) Periodontics
d) Prosthodontics
, **Answer: b) Orthodontics**
6. The inflammation of the gum tissue is known as:
a) Cavity
b) Gingivitis
c) Periodontitis
d) Abscess
**Answer: b) Gingivitis**
7. Dental pulp is primarily composed of:
a) Enamel
b) Dentin
c) Blood vessels and nerves
d) Cementum
**Answer: c) Blood vessels and nerves**
8. Which dental specialty involves the restoration and replacement of teeth?
a) Oral surgery
b) Endodontics
c) Prosthodontics
, d) Periodontics
**Answer: c) Prosthodontics**
9. Dental plaque is mainly composed of:
a) Bacteria, saliva, and food particles
b) Dead skin cells and mucus
c) Hardened calculus deposits
d) White blood cells and enzymes
**Answer: a) Bacteria, saliva, and food particles**
10. What is the function of the periodontal ligament?
a) To nourish the pulp
b) To connect the tooth to the jawbone
c) To protect the enamel
d) To produce saliva
**Answer: b) To connect the tooth to the jawbone**
11. Which dental specialty deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of
the dental pulp?