L3 - Oral Health Prevention Flashcards
1
Q
what conditions result in drooling?
A
- developmental disability
- cerebral palsy
- progressive neurological conditions
- parkinson’s disease
- motor neuron disease
2
Q
what is dysphagia and how does it usually occur?
A
discomfort/difficulty swallowing
- usually from stroke
- difficulty swallowing will reduce food & fluid intake
3
Q
what needs to be taken into account in regards to toothpaste for SCD patients?
A
- level of fluoride as per risk assessment
- if suggesting foaming toothpaste assess ability to swallow
- non-foaming toothpastes (SLS Free)
- unflavoured toothpastes
4
Q
what aids can help with communication?
A
- picture boards
- letter boards
- wrist bands
- talking mats
- draw/write
- technology
5
Q
how can you effectively support OH for an SCD pt?
A
- discuss at eye level from in front of the person
- pea sized amount of toothpaste on small headed toothbrush
- access to mouth
- systematic approach
- counting & singing
6
Q
SCD dentists who are tube fed…
A
- still require oral care
- oral mucosa should be kept moist & lubricated
- teeth should still be cleaned - use of non-foaming toothpaste
- consider upright position
- aspiration
7
Q
if patient is resisting oral care, what do you do?
A
ask and find out why
- detective work
- think
8
Q
bleeding gums in SCD pt?
A
- reassurance
- must provide OH
- if not improving, seek second opinion
9
Q
challenges and resistance of dental care?
A
- pain from a dental source
- pain or stress from the process
- stressors (environment and person)
10
Q
Denture hygiene instructions for SCD patient?
A
- dentures removed from mouth at night
- reduces risk of oral mucosal disease
- rinse dentures post eating
- cleaning them AM + PM using brush
- soak dentures in disinfectant once a day
- overnight soaking in plain water
11
Q
how can you help a scd pt develop a routine?
A
reinforcement
12
Q
how to create a + habit loop for oral care?
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