Overview, Gathering of Information- Part 1

Question 1

Assumptions:

1. The best dentistry is the:
2. Always do what is in the best interest of the:
3. Always make sure the patient understands the:
4. Always make sure the patient can take care of:

Answer 1

1. Least amount of dentistry
2. Patient
3. Treatment
4. The treatment

Question 2

The sequential guide for a patient’s care as determined by the dentist’s diagnosis and used by the dentist for the restoration to and/or maintenance of optimal oral health:

Answer 2

Treatment plan

Question 3

What are 10 things that need to be done before treatment planning?

Answer 3

1. Chief Complaint
2. Medical History
3. Dental History
4. Radiographs
5. Head, Neck, and Oral Cancer Exam
6. Periodontal Exam
7. Hard Tissue Exam
8. Occlusion Exam
9. Articulated Diagnostic Casts
10. Consults by Specialists if needed

Question 4

A subjective statement made by a patient describing the most significant or serious symptoms or signs of illness or dysfunction that caused him or her to seek dental care:

Answer 4

Chief Complaint

Question 5

A Chief Complaint is a ______ statement made by a patient describing the most significant or serious symptoms or signs of illness or dysfunction that caused him or her to seek dental care

Answer 5

subjective

Question 6

The chief complaint is always written in:

Answer 6

the patient’s own words

Question 7

Types of Dental Chief Complaints:

Answer 7

1. fractured tooth
2. pain & swelling
3. exudate & bleeding
4. cosmetic
5. teeth cleaning

Question 8

In clinical dentistry, the patient’s past & present which may contain relevant information bearing on their health past, present, and future.

Answer 8

medical history

Question 9

An account of all medical events and problems a person has experienced; an important tool in the management of the patient:

Answer 9

medical history

Question 10

All of the following medical conditions are considered:

• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• thyroid conditions
• heart conditions
• liver conditions
• kidney conditions
• neurological/mental health conditions
• lung conditions
• autoimmune diseases
• cancer
• HIV
  -Etc.

Answer 10

chronic medical conditions

Question 11

All of the following medical conditions are considered:

• Bell’s Palsy
• Upper respiratory infection
• Trauma
• Flu
• Ear infections
• Appendicitis
• Etc.

Answer 11

Acute medical conditions

Question 12

What are more likely to be seen in a dental office? Acute or chronic medical conditions?

Answer 12

Chronic

Question 13

A written documentation of a patient’s oral health covering all particulars of disease and therapy

Answer 13

dental history

Question 14

• Are you in pain?
• Do you want your teeth cleaned?
• Do you want a partial to replace these teeth?
• Are you in good health?
• Do you take any medications?

These are all examples of:

Answer 14

close-ended dental questions

(I think we are supposed to ask open-ended questions but unsure)

Question 15

• How did you lose your tooth?
• What brought you in today?
• Why did you decide against a root canal?
• What is hurting you today?

These are examples of:

Answer 15

open-ended questions

(I think we are supposed to ask open-ended questions but unsure)

Question 16

Open-ended questions require a person to:

Answer 16

pause, think, and reflect

Question 17

When using open-ended questions, the control of the conversation:

Answer 17

switches over to the person being asked the question

Question 18

What are some words that open-ended questions may start with?

Answer 18

Why, How, What, Describe, Tell me about, or What do you think about..