Others Lec Flashcards
Personal educator:
Working with a dental health professional taking a diet history
Health persuasion:
Campaign for eating 5 fruits and veg a day campaign
Legislative action:
Laws that subsidise the price of healthy food
Community development:
Fluoride campaign
Caries affects the….
Hard tooth tissue
Periodontal disease affects the…..
Supporting structure of the tooth
Systemic fluoride example:
Water fluoridation
Tablets
Topical fluoride examples
Toothpaste
Mouthwash
F varnish/ gel
Barriers to compliance:
Lack of knowledge Jargon Fear Intimidating environment Body language Perceived level of benefit Expectations Lack of goal Peer pressure Environmental Physical disability Learning disability Culture Religion Extensive medical history Too much information
Treatment plan must reflect:
The treatment need identified
Patient expectation
patient capabilities
What influences a patient?
Appearance Peers Fashion/trend Function Being pain free
What is the toolkit?
Guidance to all members of dental team on evidence based prevention
What is erosion?
The chemical loss of hard tissue through exposure to acids (extrinsic/intrinsic)
Drug history - need to consider:
Current medications
Recent medications
Prescribed drugs
Non-prescribed drugs
Drug history- record:
Name Dose Route Frequency Period taken