Clinical care for proper oral health Flashcards
What are the IDC responsibilities for management of caries?
Coordinate dental exams, dental appointments, and training.
Training on oral hygiene
diet
tobacco cessation
What is dental class one?
current dental exam (w in 12 months)
no treatment needed for 12 months
worldwide deployable
What is dental class 2
current dental exam w in 12 months
routine treatment needs that cannot be delayed more than 12 months
Worldwide deployable
What is dental class 3
current dental exam W in 12 months
urgent treatments needed that cannot be delayed within 12 months
Not worldwide deployable
what is dental class 4
no dental exams within 12 months
not worldwide deployable
what are some of the effects of tobacco use on the oral cavity?
yellow intrinsic teeth staining
xerostomia, or lack of saliva production which leads to higher caries.
and throat, mouth, and lip cancer
What is BUMEDINST 6200.12A?
Comprehensive Tobacco Control for Navy Medicine
Used to provide guidance on tobacco use and tobacco cessation
what is dental calculus?
calculus (tartar) is the hardened form of dental plaque
can dental calculus be removed?
it can be prevented with good oral hygiene but cannot be removed without professional care
What can cause intrinsic staining of the teeth?
necrotic pulp, use of certain medications or high fever while teeth are developing, or with long term smoking or coffee drinking
what can cause extrinsic staining?
usually as a result of coffee, wine, tobacco, and certain beans. or they may be acquired through heavy metals breathed in the work place
what are two underlying medical conditions that could cause halitosis?
liver failure or ketoacidosis
most halitosis can be resolved with good oral hygiene and usually resolves in how many hours?
may take up to 48 hours to resolve.
what can you use if halitosis is not able to be resolved?
chlorhexidine bid x 2 weeks if unable to resolve
