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Oral Self Care Flashcards

1
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Good oral hygiene is needed before what is started

A

Restorative work

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2
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When discussing/determining client needs the CDA must

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Be genuine and avoid prejudice

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3
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Benefits of preventive dentistry

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Economic (costs less to prevent)

Teeth are needed for speech, eating, and self esteem

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4
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The learning ladder is comprised of 6 things

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Unawareness, awareness, self interest, involvement, action, habit

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5
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Should we lecture in order to teach

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No

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6
Q

_____ of knowledge is important for learning good dental health

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Acquisition of knowledge

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7
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Intrinsic motivation is the result of

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An internal decision (self motivated)

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8
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Extrinsic motivation is the result of

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Outside sources

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9
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All the following needs help motivate our patients

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Esteem
Security
Psychological need

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10
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6 stages of educating our patient

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Explanation, demonstration, application, feedback, reinforcement, evaluation

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11
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What is the main ingredient in the disclosing agent used for staining plaque

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Erythrosine stain

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12
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When should re evaluation of oral hygiene instruction methods be done

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At each recall appointment

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13
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Professionally recommended toothbrush

A

Soft, Nylon bristled, multi tufted and rounded brush

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14
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Why is a professional recommendation for aids better

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More effective at cleaning, causes less trauma to tissues

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15
Q

How often should you replace your toothbrush

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Every 3 months, when bristles start to splay

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16
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What kind of handle on a toothbrush is better for a patient with limited dexterity

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Longer, and fatter

Potentially angled

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17
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The bristles of the toothbrush must be able to

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Dry out

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18
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Why must bristles be able to dry out

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Bacteria will not survive drying process. Bacteria will live on wet brush bristles

19
Q

Powered brushes are ideal for patients with

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Handicaps, orthodontic appliances or people with poor dexterity

20
Q

When patients brush improperly the first area to abrade is

A

The cervical areas

21
Q

When would a patient be advised against brushing

A

ANUG, after perio surgery, after extractions

22
Q

When you are advised not to brush what would you do instead

A

Warm salt water rinse

23
Q

What is Chlorhexidine

A

Anti-gingivitis, anti-plaque chemotherapeutic agent

24
Q

Bass technique

A

Place bristles directly into sulcus 45 degree angle

Press lightly and vibrate

25
Q

What is the most effective brushing technique at plaque removal

A

Bass sulcular method

26
Q

Bass sulcular method is great for

A

Cleaning sulcus/exposed roots
&
Perio client after gingiva was healed from perio surgery

27
Q

What brushing method is the simplest method to learn

A

Basic rolling stroke

28
Q

Basic rolling stroke is commonly used for

A

Children with poor dexterity or stroke or arthritis patients

29
Q

What are the problem areas in the mouth when brushing (7)

A 
Rotated/tipped teeth
Surfaces next to edentulous area
Lingually inclined teeth
Exposed root surfaces 
Distal most posterior tooth 
Lingual of mandibular molar 
Buccal maxillary molars
30
Q

What is a col

A

Depression between facial and lingual papilla under the contact area

31
Q

Flossing is the

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Only way to clean healthy interproximal areas

32
Q

Col is susceptible to

A

Perio disease

33
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There are 2 types of flossing techniques which are

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Spoil method, circle or loop method

34
Q

The spool method is

A

The most common method

Wrapping floss around fingers

35
Q

Circle or loop method is described as and is recommended for

A

Creating a circle and holding onto the circle

Recommended for kids or clients with poor dexterity

36
Q

What component in dentifrices keep liquids and solid components together during storage

A

Binders

37
Q

Chlorhexidine is the most effective anti microbial rinse with what qualities

A

Chemotherapeutic qualities and substantivity action

38
Q

Disadvantage of Chlorhexidine

A

Stains teeth, causes lysis

39
Q

Lysis breaks

A

Cells in tissues

40
Q

What preserves toothpaste / keeps it from spoiling

A

Sodium benzoate

41
Q

Disclosing agent qualities

A

Intense colour
Pleasant taste
Diffusible

42
Q

Least abrasive product

A

Calcium carbonate

43
Q

Flavouring in toothpaste comes from

A

Glycerol
Sorbitol
Xylitol

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