Community Oral Health Care Planning Flashcards
Describe the 3 stages of approach to population preventative medicine
- Starting Well
- Living Well
- Ageing Well
What is national guidance issued by NICE to maintain dental health?
Recall intervals based on disease risk
How does a typical regular dental attender’s health compare to a non-regular attenders?
It is better
Name 4 patient related barriers to attending for dental care
- Perceived need
- Lack of awareness
- Anxiety
- Disability
Name 3 dentist related barriers to attending for dental care
- Professional attitude
- Perceived competence
- Availability of specialist dentists
Name 4 system related barriers to attending for dental care
- Cost
- Availability of NHS services
- Physical barriers
- Rural and remote area issues
What is the normative need?
Health needs as measured objectively by a health professional
What is felt need?
Health needs are measured by the individuals perceptions of variations from normal health
What is expressed need?
Vocalisation of felt needs
What is supply?
The care which is provided
Name 2 factors which influence needs
- Disease
2. Demography
Name 2 factors which influence supply
- Resources
2. Policy
Name 3 factors which influence demand
- Cultural factors
- Media
- Education
Name 2 special groups of patients which have different needs but are not provided for by Special Care Dentistry
- Armed forces
2. Prisoners
Name 5 examples of special groups of patients which may be provided for in UK by Special Care Dentistry
- Disabilities (physical and mental)
- Frail / Elderly
- Homeless
- Traveller families
- Substance users