Clinical care for proper oral health Flashcards

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What are the IDC responsibilities for management of caries?

A

Coordinate dental exams, dental appointments, and training.

Training on oral hygiene
diet
tobacco cessation

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What is dental class one?

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current dental exam (w in 12 months)
no treatment needed for 12 months
worldwide deployable

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What is dental class 2

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current dental exam w in 12 months
routine treatment needs that cannot be delayed more than 12 months
Worldwide deployable

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What is dental class 3

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current dental exam W in 12 months
urgent treatments needed that cannot be delayed within 12 months
Not worldwide deployable

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what is dental class 4

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no dental exams within 12 months

not worldwide deployable

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what are some of the effects of tobacco use on the oral cavity?

A

yellow intrinsic teeth staining
xerostomia, or lack of saliva production which leads to higher caries.
and throat, mouth, and lip cancer

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What is BUMEDINST 6200.12A?

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Comprehensive Tobacco Control for Navy Medicine

Used to provide guidance on tobacco use and tobacco cessation

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what is dental calculus?

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calculus (tartar) is the hardened form of dental plaque

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can dental calculus be removed?

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it can be prevented with good oral hygiene but cannot be removed without professional care

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What can cause intrinsic staining of the teeth?

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necrotic pulp, use of certain medications or high fever while teeth are developing, or with long term smoking or coffee drinking

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what can cause extrinsic staining?

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usually as a result of coffee, wine, tobacco, and certain beans. or they may be acquired through heavy metals breathed in the work place

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what are two underlying medical conditions that could cause halitosis?

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liver failure or ketoacidosis

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most halitosis can be resolved with good oral hygiene and usually resolves in how many hours?

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may take up to 48 hours to resolve.

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what can you use if halitosis is not able to be resolved?

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chlorhexidine bid x 2 weeks if unable to resolve

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