Health promotion and disease prevention

Question 1

How to prevent rather than cure

Answer 1

• Regular dental examinations and treatment
• Bitewings for interproximal cavities and bone
  loss in periodontal disease
• Regular reinforced oral health education
• Regular scale and polishes
  PATIENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
• Home care
• Diet
• Attendance

Question 2

Is verbal communication important?

Answer 2

VERBAL COMMUNICATION,
WHEN YOU SPEAK:
–Not too fast
–No jargon
–Ask if patient understands/any
questions/get them to repeat back
what you have said/ask them
questions
–Don’t go on for too long
–Pauses for patient to consider what
you have said

Question 3

How to strengthen communication?

Answer 3

• DEMONSTRATIONS
  –MODELS/VISUAL AIDS
• DIAGRAMS
• LEAFLETS
• RECOMMEND WEBSITES
• MEDIA
  BODY LANGUAGE
  –SMILE
  –GOOD EYE CONTACT