5 Flashcards
what is done in stage 1 of managing dental neglect in children
preventative dental team management
raise your concerns with the parent, offer support and set targets
keep records and monitor progress
what is done in stage 2 of managing dental neglect in children
preventative multi agency management
liase with other professionals to see if concerns are shared e.g GP
if child under 5, contact health visitor
what is done in stage 3 of managing dental neglect in children
child protection referral
refer to social services
phone call followed up by a letter
how can future dental disease be prevented in patients who have received radiotherapy
treat dry mouth - saliva replacements
prescribe a higher fluoride toothpaste
what might be a cause of panoramic asymmetry
patients head not straight
why might oblique occlusals be stretched vertically
wrong angulation of beam
why might the zygomatic bone be seen in periapicals
if beam coming in from high angle rather than horizontal
what is the most effective endodontic irrigant and what is the ideal concentration
sodium hypochlorite
3%
what 3 basic principles must radiographs be according to ICRP
justified
optimised
limited
who does IRR17 concern and who enforces it
concerns staff and public
enforced by the health and safety executive (HSE)
name 2 things included in IRR17
training required by staff operating x ray machines
annual radiation dose limits for workers and the public
who does IRMER17 concern and who enforces it
patients
Healthcare improvement scotland
what 4 roles does IRMER17 define , that a dentist can be all of
referrer
practitioner
Operator
employer
ideal fluoridation of water
1mg/L
name 2 load bearing areas for maxillary complete dentures
tuberosity
hard palate
