OSCE Essentials Flashcards
What does the GDC stand for?
General dental council
What is the GDC?
Regulatory body of the dental profession
Asthma
Salbutamol inhaler
Anaphylaxis
Adrenaline
Epileptic fit
Midazolam
Hypoglycaemia (conscious)
Glycogel
Myocardial Infarction
Aspirin
Angina attack
GT Spray
Hypoglycaemia (unconscious)
Glucagon
Application of PPE
Apron
Mask
Face shield
Gloves
Removal of PPE
Gloves
Apron
Face shield
Mask
Post extraction advice
For the next 24 hour avoid:
-Rinsing mouth with any fluids or spitting as this may dislodge the clot trying to form.
Hot fluids such as tea, coffee and soup as you may burn your mouth or lips while numb
- Alcohol as this gets the blood moving through the body which results in a longer healing time to form a clot
- Smoking
- Exercise , this gets the blood pumping through the body which is going to encourage the extraction site to bleed more.
- LA should wear off within 3-4 hours
- if still sore at the extraction site once the anaesthetic has worn off take what you would normally use for a headache
- Avoid aspirin as this thins the blood
- Eat soft food for the next couple of days
- If sutured were placed they take 7+ days to dissolve .
- If the bleeding starts up again use the gauze in your pack and roll it up into a sausage and place over the socket , making sure to bite down for at least 10 minutes or until the bleeding subsides.
- if after 10 minutes the socket is still bleeding call the practice or if out of hours call 111.
- After 24 hours start using hot salty mouthwashes after meals.
- Expect brushing and slight swelling at pain but it is completely normal and if you have a concerns please contact the surgery.
Dry socket advice
-very painful
- could develop 2-3 days after extractions
- use hot salty mouth rinses twice daily from tomorrow
- return if still in pain after 2-3 days
Orthodontic cleaning instructions
- clean around the brackets and arch wires after each meal
- careful manual toothbrushing
- use interdental brushes to clean around each bracket daily
- use fluoride toothpaste
- use fluoride mouthwash daily
- regular use of disclosing tablets to highlight areas were plaque is been retained
Orthodontic dietary advice
- avoid sticky sweets (toffee and chewing gum)
- avoid biting hard foods such as bread carrots as you may damage the appliance if you do eat them make sure to cut them into small pieces
- reduce the number of sugary drinks and fruit juices these should be kept to meal times
Orthodontic general advice
- always attend all dental appointments
- contact the surgery immediately if any breakages occur
- expect the appliance to feel tight after each adjustment
- use the dental wax that has been provided if you have any sores
General OHI
- brush twice daily using a fluoride toothpaste
- always leave 20 minutes after meals before brushing
- use fluoride mouthwash between meals
- clean interdentally daily
- reduce sugar intake
Equipment required for manual instrument cleaning
Sink of water
Non foaming detergent
Long handled brush
Sink with running tap
Magnified light
Cleaning instructions for denture
- dentures should be cleaned twice per day
- using a soft brush and soap as toothpaste is too abrasive
- dentures should be cleaned over a bowl of water to ensure they don’t break if dropped
- if cleaning solutions are used the patient should follow the recommended manufactures however these are not to be used if the denture has any mental components
Wearing instructions for denture
- ensure denture is removed at night time and kept moist in a glass of water
- do not leave out for long periods of time
- eat soft food initially and avoid biting hard foods
- maintain good oral hygiene for remaining teeth if denture is partial
- return to the surgery if soreness occurs
- attend for routine dental appointments
