L1 - Learning Disability Access Flashcards
1
Q
how do disability & oral health impact each other?
A
- disability exerts an indirect effect on oral health by increasing people’s risk for developing dental disease
2
Q
what are the factors for getting it right for special care patients?
A
PLACE, TIME, RIGHT PERSON
place:
- when & where is appropriate
- making sure environment is good for the pt
time:
- social context
- transport
- medical disease
right person:
- dental officer (complex)
- specialist (very complex)
- consultant (most complex)
3
Q
assessing a patients learning disability is dependent on what factors?
A
4
Q
taking a complaining of & HPC in a SCD patient?
A
5
Q
important things to consider about special care patients medical status?
A
6
Q
social history considerations of a SCD pt?
A
- smoking/alcohol
- living arrangements
- support
- transport
- access facilitators required
- consent & capacity
7
Q
dental status considerations of a SCD pt?
A
- cooperation
- preventative regime
- level of support
- diet & method of delivery
- swallowing and thickeners if appropriate
- previous delivery of dental tx
8
Q
what sort of things can you see in an exam?
A
- poor OH
- caries
- perio
- NCTSL
9
Q
after an exam for a SCD patient, where do you go after it?
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