critical thinking and problem solving

Question 1

How do you approach diagnosing and managing complex dental cases?

Question 2

Can you describe a time when you saw a dentist diagnose and treat a patient with multiple dental concerns?

Answer 2

• young kid with 6 holes due to high sugar intake and poor brushing
• completed x- rays to assess rest of mouth, look for any hidden problems
• booked for fillings for later app
• advised less sugar, better brushing, advised parent

Question 3

How would you approach managing unexpected complications during a dental procedure?

Answer 3

• stay calm and assess situation
• evaluate nature & severity of complication e.g if excessive bleeding, evaluate extent of bleeding and carry out approporiate measures
• communicate with patient and team, calm tone, not stressed
• prioritise patient safety- stabilise them, stop procedure if necessary
• talk about WE X-ray patient- booked later app, calmed her down,
• knowledge & training- use what ive learnt to deal with problem, if out my scope contact appropraite specialist
• reflect and learn

Question 4

How would you troubleshoot a problem with a dental technology or equipment during a procedure?

Question 5

How would you approach developing a treatment plan for a patient with limited resources or financial constraints?

Question 6

Can you describe a time when you saw a dentist develop a new approach or solution to address a patient’s dental concerns?

Question 7

How do you approach evaluating and managing risk in a dental setting?

Answer 7

-identify risks
- talk to patients about medical history- e.g bleeding disorders, allergies
- consider risks ass with certain preocedures
- preventative measures- hygeine, adhere to guidelines, cleaning, readily available first aid- talk about WE seeing medical cupboard
- patient communication- ensure they know risks and can make informed decision
- continous monitoring during procedures- e.g.vital signs (BP, heart rate, respiratory rate) during sedation
- reflect on any incidents to prevent reoccuring

Question 8

How would you approach incorporating new dental research or techniques into your clinical decision-making process?

Answer 8

• stay informed- articles, conferences, workshops
• crtically evaluate evidence- look at credibility, pop size, outcomes- to see if will work for me
• dicuss with colleagues- get diff perspectives
• slowly try to incorporate into practice- smaller cases, cases similiar to study- and closely monitor outcomes
• prioritise patient’s needs- explain risks and benefits to them and allow them to make informed decision
• ensure abides by ethical & legal guidelines
• talk about WE itero scanner