Outreach - History Flashcards
What does the history consist of
complaining of history of presenting complaint medical history dental history social history diet history examination
What is complaining of
why has the patient come in today to see the dentist
What is the history of presenting complaint
how long has it been happening for?
analgesics taken?
pain?
What is the pain history acronym
socrates
What does socrates stand for
site, onset, character, radiates, associated symptoms, time, exacerbating factors, severity
What do we ask about in the medical history
we look for conditions - cancer, bleeding disorders, cardiac, conditions such as autism, Down syndrome etc
want to know about conditions that could cause dry mouth or any medications that could cause it
What do we ask in the dental history
when was the last visit? What are their brushing habits? What is their fluoride consumption? Previous treatment? GA required?
What do we ask in the social history
what are the living arrangements? Single mum? Unemployed?
What do we ask in the diet history
what is the quantity and frequency of sugar intake. Do they drink fizzy drinks? When do they drink them?
What does an extra oral examination consist of
Asymmetry Colour Muscles of mastication Lymph nodes TMJ
What does an intra oral examination consist of
Mucosa Tongue Hard palate Soft palate Floor of mouth Caries
