Clinical records + Dental history

Question 1

Outline of clinical records

Answer 1

consists of past + present appt + day books, as well as records of each pt attending the practice + contain info specific to delivery of oral health care to that pt

Question 2

clinical records include

Answer 2

the medical history, dental history, present oral health status (including chartings), trt received on each date + then the required estimate, consent + account paperwork

Question 3

Outline of dental history

Answer 3

diagnosis of present conditions + determination of trt plan may depend on details of earlier dental disorders + their trt.

Question 4

Knowledge of previous difficulties

Answer 4

e.g. excessive bleeding, poor response to anaesthetics, difficult extractions, allergy to dental material, latex gloves or rubber gam, or any complication help dentist to avoid their reoccurrence