Client education Flashcards
What motion is recommended for brushing teeth?
A circular or oval motion with emphasis on the coronal direction (away from the gumline)
What is a replacement for “scientifically proven”
Natural, fresh, gluten free, healthier, whitening
What year did the American Veterinary Dental College form the Veterinary Oral Health Council?
1997
Why was the Veterinary Oral Health Council estabilished?
To set testing protocol
If product testing is approved, what is the product awarded?
The VOHC seal of approval
What can be placed on the toothbrush for patients that resist brushing?
Flavored material or toothpaste and the patient is allowed to lick the brush
Once the patient is accustomed to having its teeth brushed, what can be placed in the mouth?
A chew or other prop and the patient can eat it as a reward as long as it is a VOHC-approved chew
What are the three methods of controlling plaque?
Mechanical
Chemical
Combination of mechanical and chemical
How often should a client brush their pets’ teeth?
Daily is best because of the way plaque and calculus form
How long after brushing does plaque form?
6 to 8 hours
What attaches to the tooth and aids in the formation of calculus in 3 to 5 days?
Bacteria
What is a good tip to help clients remember to brush their pets’ teeth?
Brush before feeding
Can electric toothbrushes be used?
Yes with some conditioning
What is the most important strategy in the prevention of periodontal disease?
Plaque control
What is particularly important in the control of periodontal disease?
The mechanical removal of plaque
What is the most effective method of mechanical plaque removal?
Soft, child-size or preschool toothbrush
All American Dental Association compliant soft bristle, flat head toothbrushes are VOHC approved
Rubber finger-brushes
What are also available that help introduce the concept of oral hygiene?
Wipes
Is there a 100% effective chemical agent approved for the removal and prevention of plaque in humans and animals?
No. Brushing is still the preferred method
What can be used initially to help the patient become accustomed to burshing?
Plain water
Beef or chicken broth
What is more important in plaque control, rather than the agent itself?
Mechanical action or brushing or wiping
How do most chew products move?
They “scrub” the plaque and sometimes calculus off the tooth surface and sulcus
What works by mechanical and chemical mechanisms to prevent bacterial attachment?
OraVet
What is the mechanical action of OraVet?
Chewing loosens and dislodges plaque to remove it from teeth
What is the chemical mechanism of OraVet?
Delmopinol disrupts the plaque matrix and also forms a barrier that prevent bacteria from adhering to the teeth
What are the three rules that should be explained to clients when they are choosing toys and chews?
The item must bend or break easily when flexed
IF the item is hit on your knee cap and it hurts, it should not be fed
If you mentally think “I’m going to chew this item” and you grimace, it should not be given
What is approved by the VOHC, is not as effective as brushing but is helpful as an adjunct to brushing and for patients who will not accept brushing?
Water additives
What are VOHC approved water additive products
ESSENTIAL HealthyMouth antiplaque water additive
What reportedly enhances and activates the natural defense mechanisms of the mouth by providing key catalysts and antiplaque chemicals?
Canine enzymatic toothpastes
What abrasive chemicals combine to produce hypothiocyanite ion, which is the same ion produced naturally in saliva to help inhibit bacterial growth?
Glucose oxidase
Lactoperoxidase
What is an advantage of chlorhexidine?
Substantivity (ability to adhere to oral tissues and release agents slowly)
What is used in low doses in C.E.T AquaDent, and can be toxic in higher doses?
Xylitol
What is effective in the elimination of plaque and the stimulation of healing?
Zinc ascorbate
What product contains vitamin C and zinc sulfate and is reported to clean the mouth and help decrease inflammation?
MaxiGaurd
What strength of fluoride should be used?
0.4%
What has been shown to aid in plaque prevention when deposited on the surface of the enamel?
Fluoride
What will likely neutralize the fluoride?
Any food in the stomach
What is the only way to thoroughly judge oral health?
Periodontal probing and intraoral radiographs
What are plaque-removing chew toys?
Toss n Tug
Booda Bones
Kong toys
Pull or Pool toys
