Exam Qs

Question 1

Pt feeling faint in clinic what do you do?

Answer 1

Asses the patient
Lay the patient back flat if not breathless
Open window
Lower the patients head to back of chair and remove anything that’s in the mouth
On recovery give pt a sugar drink and reassure them
Administer 100% oxygen 15 litres per min until the patient is conscious

Question 2

Describe the clinical signs of gingivitis and how you would treat it? (10)

Answer 2

Erythema
Odeama
Loss of stippling
Rolled papillae
Shiny gingiva
Halitosis
Receding gingiva
Tenderness
Sensitivity
You can treat it by regularly visiting your dentist
Getting scale and polishes
Using id brushes, floss brushing regularly, using mouthwash

Question 3

What does HPT stand for?

Answer 3

Hygiene phase therapy

Question 4

What are 4 aims of HPT

Answer 4

arrest disease
Reducing number of pockets and depths
Remove all plaque and calculus
Resolving inflammation

Question 5

Why is social history, medical history dental history & family history important?

Answer 5

SH- if they are a drinker or smoker as that can affect the mouth and causes vasoconstriction.
FH- if there is any family history of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
MH- any medical conditions or medications that may affect the mouth or patient during treatment.
DH- regular attenders at home oral health care

Question 6

5 functions of saliva

Answer 6

Speech
Taste
Digestion
Oral hygiene
Swallowing
Buffering action

Question 7

Primary dentition eruption dates

Answer 7

A-6 months
B-9 months
D-12 months
C-18 months
E-24 months

Question 8

4 differences between primary and secondary dentitions

Answer 8

Primary teeth are smaller
Primary teeth are whiter in colour
Primary teeth have thinner enamel
Primary teeth crowns are more bulbous

Question 9

Sharps injury steps (10)

Answer 9

Squeeze the area encourage it to bleed
Do not suck the area
Rinse the area with warm soapy water then cover
Inform your supervisor
Do risk assessment
Inform the patient the patient will need to get bloods taken
If patient is at high risk the clinician will ask confidential questions
Inform occupational health
Supervisor fill out datk form
Student and supervisor write up notes

Question 10

What are the 5 moments of hand washing

Answer 10

Before touching a pt
After touching a pt
Before a clean procedure
After touching a patients surrounds
After bodily fluid exposures

Question 11

What anaesthetic should not be used for IDB and why?

Answer 11

Articane as there is a greater risk of nerve damage