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Question 1

appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis risk patients

Answer 1

3g amoxicillin , 1 hour before procedure

Question 2

name 4 risk factors for oral cancer

Answer 2

alcohol
tobacco
UV light
HPV

Question 3

what are the 2 manual cleaning methods and when would they be used

Answer 3

immersion - hand instruments
non immersion - electrical devices

Question 4

how often does an ultrasonic bath need to be degassed

Answer 4

prior to every cycle

Question 5

purpose of ultrasonic degas

Answer 5

removes any air or gas bubbles present in water that would have a negative impact on cleaning efficacy

Question 6

2 reasons why a downs syndrome patient may lack capacity

Answer 6

intellectual impairment
increased risk of alzheimers

Question 7

why might parkinsons patients get dry mouth

Answer 7

anticholinergic drugs

Question 8

4 reasons for abnormality in tooth number

Answer 8

supernumerary
hypodontia
retained primary teeth
early loss of deciduous teeth
unscheduled loss of permanent teeth

Question 9

how is porcelain surface etched prior to bonding

Answer 9

hydrofluoric acid to create a retentive surface

Question 10

name 2 services you could refer a patient interested in smoking cessation too

Answer 10

quit your way - national programme
local pharmacy service

Question 11

what could we tell patients who ask about e-cigarettes

Answer 11

long term safety unknown
current data suggests they are less harmful than cigarettes
some contain nicotine, which is addictive, but does not cause cancer

Question 12

what impression material requires 3mm tray spacing

Answer 12

alginate

Question 13

what are herbert shilders principles

Answer 13

create a continuously tapering funnel shape
maintain the apical foramen in the original position
keep the apical opening as small as possible

Question 14

how often is apixiban and dabigatran taken daily

Answer 14

twice daily

Question 15

SDCEP advice on treating patients on DOACs for a high bleeding risk procedure

Answer 15

miss morning dose of tablets taken twice daily e.g apixiban and dabigatran
delay morning dose of tablets only taken once daily until at least 4 hours post haemostasis - rivaroxaban , edoxaban

Question 16

name 3 examples of high bleeding risk procedures

Answer 16

biopsies
surgical extractions
flap raising procedures

Question 17

name 3 examples of low bleeding risk procedures

Answer 17

simple extractions of 1-3 teeth
6PPC
incision and drainage of swellings

Question 18

safe platelet count for treating in general practice

Answer 18

100 x10^9/l

Question 19

safe neutrophil count for treating in general practice

Answer 19

1x10^9/l
below this give antibiotic prior to invasive dental treatment

Question 20

what needs to be issued to treat an adult with incapacity

Answer 20

section 47 certificate of incapacity