GPR Flashcards
There are ____ specialties recognized by the ADA and ______ Dentistry is not one.
Nine (9)
“Hospital Dentistry” is not a thing
- Dental Public Health 2. Endo 3. OMF Path 4. OMF Radiology 5. OMF Surgery 6. Ortho 7. Perio 8. Pediatric 9. Prosth
The GPR program is designed for advanced clinical and didactic training in _____ dentistry with _______ experience at the postdoctoral level.
general dentistry
intensive hospital experience
True or False: Through a GPR program, doctors provide care to a wide range of ambulatory and hospitalized patients.
True
they’re not exclusively ICU patients
True or False: Training allows GPR doctors to gain privileges at local hospitals once in private practice.
True
True or False: Most GPR programs are self-sponsored and are separate from other institutions.
False, most are hospital affiliated
There are ____ dental school GPR programs and ____ non-dental school (hospital) programs across the country.
25 dental school
167 hospital based
What is the difference between a GPR and AEGD?
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
What are the four components that a GPR program must emphasize?
- general dentistry
- student/resident education
- patient care
- community service and healthcare in a hospital setting
A GPR program must provide didactic and clinical training to ensure upon completion that a student is able to _______, ______, and _______.
- act as a primary oral healthcare provider
- provide multidisciplinary care to a range of patients
- manage the delivery of patient-focused care
True or False: A GPR program must include an anesthesia rotation.
True
True or False: A GPR program must include a rotation in medicine.
True
True or False: A GPR program must include training in practice management.
True
True or False: A GPR program must include training in same-day surgery patients or inpatient care.
True
True or False: All GPR programs have the same list of requirements and are therefore all the same.
False,
- are specialty programs located within the GPR location?
- where does the program place highest emphasis?
- do they see kids regularly?
What does Dr. Tervo suggest as the best way to differentiate between GPR programs?
-VISIT THE PROGRAM or do an externship (meet the students/faculty rather than looking at websites)
What are the four methods for gaining patients within GPR?
- Referrals
- Group Homes/ECF
- Hospital
- Word of mouth
What are 4 reasons for doing a GPR?
- knowledge
- speed
- proficiency
- knowing which questions to ask to treat a patient safely
True or False: Some listings for General Dentists will specifically ask for “residency” experience.
True, 59 of the 709
If you want to teach, the preferred training is done at an accredited ____, _____, or _____.
AEGD
GPR
Prosthodontic Program
About __ of GPR residents will specialize.
1/4
Does GPR refer to specialty practices?
yes/no
- refer if they can
- often the only option for some patients is GPR
How does GPR care differ from clinic care?
- 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
GPR patients get _____ aggressive treatment.
more
One of three things will happen to a tooth: __, ___, or ___.
removed
restored
left alone
