Paediatrics Flashcards

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What are the 5 R’s?

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Recognition, re-orientation, remineralisation, repair, review

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Name 8 specific techniques that can be used to build rapport with young patients and encourage them to undergo treatment?

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  1. Enhancing control
  2. Relaxation (breathing)
  3. Tell-show-do
  4. Positive reinforcement and reward
  5. Modelling (use mum, dad, sibling)
  6. Desensitisation
  7. Structured time
  8. Hypnosis
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What are the benefits of sequential treatment planning?

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  • can help reduce anxiety
  • allows for acclimatisation to procedures
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4
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What could you call topical anaesthetic when speaking to a child?

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“Tingle jelly”

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What is the only situation where you would be giving a young child an IANB?

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For pulpotomy procedure on lower E’s

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A cartridge of 2.2ml lidocaine contains how many mg of lignocaine?

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44mg

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What chemical is used in inhalation sedation?

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Nitrous oxide/oxygen

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8
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What medication is used for IV sedation?

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Midazolam

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How old does a child have to be in order to undergo IV sedation?

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15 years old

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What is the most effective medicinal treatment in the prevention of tooth decay?

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The application of fluoride directly onto tooth

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What is childsmile?

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An initiative to give prevention and toothbrushing advice to nursing mothers and nursery school children

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What acronym is used for a process important in motivational interviewing and what does it stand for?

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SOARS,
S- seek permission
O- open questions
A- affirmations
R- reflective listening
S- summarise

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Children and young people up to the age of 18 who are at standard risk of developing dental caries should be advised to use what concentration of fluoride toothpaste?

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1500 ppmF

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Children and young people up to the age of 10 who are at an increased risk of developing dental caries should be advised to use what concentration of fluoride toothpaste?

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1450ppmF

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Children and young people who are aged from 10 to 16, who are at standard risk of developing dental caries should be advised to use what concentration of fluoride toothpaste?

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1000-15000ppmF

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16
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What is the toxic dose of fluoride ingestion?

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5mg of fluoride per Kg

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17
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What plaque score is used in paeds at DDH?

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Modified Silness and Loe plaque index

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On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 0 (=10/10) indicate?

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Tooth surface is clean

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On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 1 (=8/10) indicate?

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Appears clean but dental plaque can be removed from gingival 3rd

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On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 3 (=4/10) indicate?

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Tooth surface covered with abundant plaque

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On the modified Silness and Loe plaque index, what does a plaque score of 2 (=6/10) indicate?

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Visible plaque along gingival margin

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22
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What toothbrushing technique is most effective at reducing gingivitis and why?

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Modified Bass technique. The toothbrush bristles reach under the gums to scrub off plaque before it hardens into tartar and causes gum disease

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23
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Describe the FRANKL scoring system

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  • assessed on a scale of 1-4
  • 1= very comfortable at dentist and behaving well
  • 2= acceptable of treatment, at times cautious
  • 3= reluctant to accept treatment, uncooperative
  • 4= refusal of treatment
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Describe the MCDAS scoring system

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  • contains 8 questions
  • each question has a 5 point scale (1 indicates no anxiety, 5 indicates highly anxious)
  • overall scores may range from 8-40
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What does an overall MCDAS score of below 19 indicate?

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No dental anxiety

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What does an overall MCDAS score of over 31 indicate?

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Severe dental phobia

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27
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What are main risk factors for dental caries?

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  1. High sugar intake
  2. Inadequate brushing/ use of fluoride toothpaste
  3. Pre-existing medical conditions
  4. SES
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28
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Why do we stage hall crown technqiue if several are needed, instead of placing them all at once?

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After placement of a hall crown, OVD increases. If tow are placed on same side of mouth there will be too much change in occlusion and this can be very uncomfortable for patient.

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29
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What is the difference between diet and nutrition?

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Diet = refers to the food and drink you intake/eat
Nutrition = refers to obtaining food that is necessary for health

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30
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What are intrinsic sugars?

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Sugars held within the cell structure in foods (e.g. vegetables)

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What are extrinsic sugars?

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“Free” sugars, sugar present outside the cells structure (added sugars) (e.g. honey,milk)

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How many times a day would you recommend as the maximum for eating non-milk intrinsic sugars?

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Limit to no more than twice a day (max 24g)

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What is the concentration of the topical fluoride, Duraphat?

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22,600ppm

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How would you calculate the toxic dose of topical fluoride?

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The toxic dose is 5mg per kg

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35
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How could you quickly treat fluoride toxicity? And why?

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Get patient to drink milk, the calcium in the milk bonds to the fluoride molecules reducing their concentration.

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36
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What are the indications for fissure sealing teeth?

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  • high risk caries
  • MIH
  • enamel defects
  • deep fissures
  • initial presentation of permanent molars
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37
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What are the advantages for using GI for fissure sealing?

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  • fluoride release
  • quick to place
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38
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What are the advantages for using resin for fissure sealing?

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  • adheres to tooth surface better due to acid etching
  • more strength, lasts longer
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39
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What concentration of fluoride toothpaste and what amount is appropriate to give to a child <3 years old?

A

1000ppm, smear

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What concentration of fluoride toothpaste and what amount is appropriate to give to a child 3-6 years old?

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> 1000ppm, pea sized

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41
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What concentration of fluoride toothpaste and what amount is appropriate to give to a child 7+ years old?

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1350-1500ppm

42
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What fluoride intervention is appropriate to give to a child 8+ years old?

A

0.05% sodium fluoride daily rinse

43
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What fluoride intervention is appropriate to give to a child 10+ years old?

A

2800ppm toothpaste

44
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What fluoride intervention is appropriate to give to a child 16+ years old?

A

2800/5000ppm toothpaste

45
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How many times can topical fluoride varnish be applied per year?

A

2-4 times per year

46
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What is the recommended dose of topical fluoride varnish for a child 2-5 years old?

A

0.25 ml

47
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What is the recommended dose of topical fluoride varnish for a child 6+ years old?

A

0.4ml

48
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What are the three contraindications to fluoride varnish treatment?

A
  1. Colophony allergy
  2. Have been hospitalised with severe asthma
  3. Ulcerative gingivitis
49
Q

What is meant by nutrition?

A

The intake of nutrients

50
Q

What oral disease is linked with malnutrition?

A

Periodontal disease

51
Q

What are the two subgroups of extrinsic sugars?

A
  • milk sugars
  • non-milk extrinsic sugars
52
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Give three examples of non-milk extrinsic sugars?

A
  1. Sugar added to tea or coffee
  2. Sugar added to manufactured products or in cooking
  3. Sugars released in fruit juices, smoothies and pulps
53
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How often should sugary food be consumed in one day?

A

No more than 4 times daily

54
Q

What are the three key requirements for affecting change in health-related behaviour?

A
  1. Knowledge
  2. Skills
  3. Attitude
55
Q

What weight of sugars per 100g of food is considered high sugar intake?

A

15g sugars per 100g of food

56
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What weight of sugars per 100g of food is considered medium sugar intake?

A

Between 5g and 15g sugars per 100g of food

57
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What weight of sugars per 100g of food is considered low sugar intake?

A

5g of sugars or less per 100g of food

58
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When should solid food be introduced to babies?

A

Around the 6 month mark

59
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What foods are good for nutrition?

A
  • fruit
  • vegetables
  • fish
60
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What type of foods should we cut down in as they are not nutritious?

A
  • processed foods
  • saturated fat and sugar
61
Q

What is the primary mineral in saliva?

A

Hydroxyapatite

62
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Name 9 types of fluoride delivery?

A
  1. Toothpastes
  2. Mouthrinses
  3. Varnishes
  4. Gels
  5. Tablets
  6. Water
  7. Milk
  8. Salt
  9. Slow release glass beads
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What is the concentration of duraphat fluoride varnish?

A

22,600ppm

64
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What volume of fluoride varnish should be applied for patients aged 2-5 years old?

A

0.25ml

65
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What volume of fluoride varnish should be applied for patients aged 6 years and above?

A

0.4ml

66
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What are the acute symptoms of toxic fluoride dose?

A

Nausea and vomiting

67
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What is the probable toxic dose of fluoride?

A

5mg/kg of body weight

68
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What should you do as a dentist in the case of an acute overdose of fluoride?

A
  • To minimise absorption of fluoride, give a calcium contains solution (e.g. milk)
  • transfer child to A+E
69
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What patient signs suggest a dental phobia?

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  • excessive dental fear and anxiety for at least 6 months
  • avoiding dental care
  • fear is out of proportion
  • clinically significant distress or functional impairment
70
Q

What are the three pathways that lead to fears and anxieties?

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  1. Direct conditioning
  2. Vicarious learning/modelling
  3. Exposure to threatening information
71
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Give 4 examples of direct conditioning that may lead a child to feel anxious or fearful of attending the dentist?

A
  • pain/feelings of helplessness
  • issues with behaviour/ personality of dental professional
  • serious treatment failures/clinical errors
  • feelings of embarrassment
72
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Name four endogenous factors that could lead to a person having anxiety?

A
  1. Genetics
  2. General anxiety
  3. Age (young are more anxious)
  4. Gender (females typically have more anxiety)
73
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What age should a child be in order to fill out a MCDAS form?

A

At least age 8

74
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What is the collective term for unco-operative behaviours that act to disrupt the provision of dental treatment?

A

Behaviour management problems

75
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What technique is widely used to familiarise a patient with a new procedure?

A

Tell, show do

76
Q

What are the 5 steps you would use to explain placement of a fissure sealant to a child?

A
  1. shampoo (with acid etching)
  2. Wash ( 3 in 1)
  3. Dry ( 3 in 1)
  4. White paint (fissure sealant)
  5. Special torch (LED curing light)
77
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Name three negative reinforcement techniques, that are no longer used in the UK?

A
  • selective exclusion of parents
  • hand over mouth
  • papoose board
78
Q

What is gillick competence?

A

Outlines whether a child (under age of 16) can consent to their own medical treatment without their parents having to know or give permission.

79
Q

What does GIRFEC stand for?

A

Get it right for every child

80
Q

When caries progresses from ADJ to pulp, what occurs?

A

Odontoblast adjacent to carious lesion demonstrate and inflammatory response and reactionary dentine is deposited as a protective measure

81
Q

How many roots and canals do mandibular primary molars have?

A

2 roots
2 canals ( mesial and distal)

82
Q

How many roots and canals do maxillary primary molars have?

A

Three roots
Three canals ( mesiobuccal, distobuccal, palatal)

83
Q

What are the properties of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA)?

A
  • biocompatible
  • induces are tissue formation
  • good success rate
  • expensive
84
Q

What material is used to for RCT of primary teeth?

A

Non-setting calcium hydroxide

85
Q

Why is gutta percha unsuitable for RCT of primary teeth?

A

It is not resorbable

86
Q

What management strategy should be used for preventative anxiety management?

A

Non-pharmacological behaviour management (NPBMT)

87
Q

What BMT can be used for inattentive but communicative children?

A

Voice control

88
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What BMT is widely used to familiarise a patient with a new procedure?

A

Tell,show,do

89
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What is meant by baby led weaning?

A

Weaning a child onto solid foods

90
Q

What is colostrum?

A

The milk a mother produces in the first few days after birth, which has extra immunity antibodies.

91
Q

At what age are babies able to observe and react to the emotions of others?

A

12 months

92
Q

At what age are children able to assert themselves and have a sense of self?

A

2 years old

93
Q

At what age does a baby start crawling?

A

Between 8-12 months

94
Q

At what age should children start to learn to walk?

A

Around 1 year old

95
Q

Name 4 types of communications aids?

A
  • interpreting services: in person and virtual
  • BSL
  • makaton
  • PECS/social stories
96
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What is makaton?

A

Makaton is a unique language that uses symbols, signs and speech.

97
Q

What are the 4 pillars of prevention in paediatric dentistry?

A
  1. Fluoride (varnish or toothpaste)
  2. OHI
  3. Dietary investigations
  4. Sealants
98
Q

At what age do maxillary canines errupt?

A

10-12 years old

99
Q

What teeth are used to chart a simplified BPE on a child?

A

Index teeth: permanent first molars, upper right permanent central incisor and upper left permanent central incisor

100
Q

What is the restoration of choice after carrying out pulp treatment on a deciduous tooth?

A

Stainless steel crown