4 - Oral health prevention Flashcards

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What are causes of drooling?

A
  • development disability
  • cerebral palsy
  • progressive neurological condition
  • Parkinson’s
  • Motor Neuron disease
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How can you manage drooling?

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  • **head positioning and posture **
  • Speech and language therapy
  • oral sensory-motor intervention
  • medication and surgery
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What are examples of SLS free toothpaste?

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  • sensodyne proenamel
  • oraNurse
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What is bridging?

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  • describe and show toothbrush
  • mimic brushing own teeth
  • patient mirrors action
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What is chaining?

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  • gently bring patient’s hand to mouth whilst describing activity
  • carer begin activity and patient finishes
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What is hand over hand?

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Place hand gently over patient’s and brush teeth together

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How is distraction used when toothbrushing?

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  • place familiar object into patient’s hand whilst brushing
  • other distraction such as music may also help
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What is rescuing?

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If attempts are failing then carer can leave and another member of staff can attempt to rescue

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What sensory aids can be used to help brushing teeth?

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  • power suit
  • desensitisation
  • counting
  • brush that relates to interest
  • warm water
  • stories or books
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Define positive reinforcement.

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Refers to an increase in the rate of behaviour as a result of the presentation of a preferred event.

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Define negative reinforcement.

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Refers to an increase in the rate of behaviour as a result of the withdrawal of a non-preferred event.

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How can you facilitate behavioural change?

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  • supportive environment
  • stable environment
  • piggyback on positive experience
  • make it easy
  • unique personalised cues
  • practice and repeat
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