GPR Flashcards

1
Q

There are ____ specialties recognized by the ADA and ______ Dentistry is not one.

A

Nine (9)
“Hospital Dentistry” is not a thing

  1. Dental Public Health 2. Endo 3. OMF Path 4. OMF Radiology 5. OMF Surgery 6. Ortho 7. Perio 8. Pediatric 9. Prosth
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The GPR program is designed for advanced clinical and didactic training in _____ dentistry with _______ experience at the postdoctoral level.

A

general dentistry

intensive hospital experience

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3
Q

True or False: Through a GPR program, doctors provide care to a wide range of ambulatory and hospitalized patients.

A

True

they’re not exclusively ICU patients

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4
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True or False: Training allows GPR doctors to gain privileges at local hospitals once in private practice.

A

True

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5
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True or False: Most GPR programs are self-sponsored and are separate from other institutions.

A

False, most are hospital affiliated

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6
Q

There are ____ dental school GPR programs and ____ non-dental school (hospital) programs across the country.

A

25 dental school

167 hospital based

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7
Q

What is the difference between a GPR and AEGD?

A

a GPR has intensive hospital experiences with an emphasis on medical management; whereas an AEGD focuses on advanced training in clinical dentistry with an emphasis on clinic training

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8
Q

What are the four components that a GPR program must emphasize?

A
  1. general dentistry
  2. student/resident education
  3. patient care
  4. community service and healthcare in a hospital setting
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9
Q

A GPR program must provide didactic and clinical training to ensure upon completion that a student is able to _______, ______, and _______.

A
  1. act as a primary oral healthcare provider
  2. provide multidisciplinary care to a range of patients
  3. manage the delivery of patient-focused care
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10
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True or False: A GPR program must include an anesthesia rotation.

A

True

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11
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True or False: A GPR program must include a rotation in medicine.

A

True

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12
Q

True or False: A GPR program must include training in practice management.

A

True

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13
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True or False: A GPR program must include training in same-day surgery patients or inpatient care.

A

True

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14
Q

True or False: All GPR programs have the same list of requirements and are therefore all the same.

A

False,

  • are specialty programs located within the GPR location?
  • where does the program place highest emphasis?
  • do they see kids regularly?
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15
Q

What does Dr. Tervo suggest as the best way to differentiate between GPR programs?

A

-VISIT THE PROGRAM or do an externship (meet the students/faculty rather than looking at websites)

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16
Q

What are the four methods for gaining patients within GPR?

A
  1. Referrals
  2. Group Homes/ECF
  3. Hospital
  4. Word of mouth
17
Q

What are 4 reasons for doing a GPR?

A
  1. knowledge
  2. speed
  3. proficiency
  4. knowing which questions to ask to treat a patient safely
18
Q

True or False: Some listings for General Dentists will specifically ask for “residency” experience.

A

True, 59 of the 709

19
Q

If you want to teach, the preferred training is done at an accredited ____, _____, or _____.

A

AEGD
GPR
Prosthodontic Program

20
Q

About __ of GPR residents will specialize.

A

1/4

21
Q

Does GPR refer to specialty practices?

A

yes/no

  • refer if they can
  • often the only option for some patients is GPR
22
Q

How does GPR care differ from clinic care?

A
  • where (hospital, AMP, or OR)
  • when (health is most important, delete esthetic dentistry)
  • no “watching” or “monitoring”
  • get the decay out and seal it up. anatomy? nope
23
Q

GPR patients get _____ aggressive treatment.

A

more

24
Q

One of three things will happen to a tooth: __, ___, or ___.

A

removed
restored
left alone

25
Q

Why might a patient need treatment in the OR?

A

uncooperative in conventional setting
safety of patient or provider
high medical risk due to___
document for insurance claims

26
Q

What are the 5 levels of care (anesthesia)?

A
  1. Clinical setting
  2. Nitrous and/or Oral sedation
  3. IV conscious sedation
  4. GA in surgical amphitheater
  5. GA in operating room
27
Q

IV conscious sedation requries _____. When would you use IV conscious sedation?

A

a sedation permit

*when a patient is healthy but anxious

28
Q

What is the difference (among patients) that would determine surgical amphitheater vs. OR?

A

Amphitheater:

  • less than 40 years old
  • relatively healthy
  • uncooperative or can’t handle IV sedation

OR

  • greater than 40 years old
  • unhealthy
  • uncooperative
29
Q

True or False: GPR programs use the Dental Match Program.

A

True

30
Q

True or False: A GPR program is like a fifth year of dental school.

A

False

  • its a supervised application of skills where you are able to learn likes, dislikes, and limits
  • increase speed, medical knowledge, independence, and time management
31
Q

What are the GPR appointment hours?

A

8:00-12:00
1:00-4:30
Wednesday = GA in amphitheater
Thursday = OR