Question

Di-S score is 0.6, CI-S score is 0.7. What is the interpretation for OHI-S from this data?

• A. Good
• B. Excellent
• C. Fair
• D. Poor

Hint:

A "fair" OHI-S score indicates that the individual has a moderate level of oral hygiene, which may require improvement through better brushing and flossing habits.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The OHI-S (Oral Hygiene Index Simplified) is a tool used to assess the oral hygiene status of an individual. Based on the Di-S (debris index) and CI-S (calculus index), an OHI-S score can be interpreted as follows:
- A score between 0.0 and 1.0 is considered good.
- A score between 1.1 and 2.0 is considered fair.
- A score above 2.0 is considered poor. Given the Di-S score of 0.6 and the CI-S score of 0.7, the OHI-S score falls within the "fair" category, indicating a moderate level of oral hygiene.