Recording relevant medical conditions

Question 1

Outline

Answer 1

updated at each session either written or computerised with further information. Should be taken privately so pts are able to disclose. Medical details can affect dental trt such as conditions and specific medications

Question 2

Smoking history

Answer 2

relationship to the incidence of oral cancer

Question 3

Alcohol consumption

Answer 3

relationship to oral cancer

Question 4

History of herpes infection

Answer 4

e.g primary herpes infection or cold sore as they are infectious to dental team

Question 5

History of HIV

Answer 5

infectious + hazardous to dental team

Question 6

History of Hepatitis

Answer 6

although vaccinated against hep B, other variations are infectious + hazardous to dental team

Question 7

Diabetes type 1 or type 2

Answer 7

will be prone to xerostomia, oral infection + poor wound healing

Question 8

Epilepsy

Answer 8

side effect of some medications used for this condition allows gingival hyperplasia to develop which affect their ability to clean their teeth effectively

Question 9

Hypertension + heart disease

Answer 9

side effect of some medications used for this condition allows gingival hyperplasia to develop which affect their ability to clean their teeth effectively

Question 10

History of stroke

Answer 10

taking an anticoagulant e.g aspirin or warfarin - will need great care for extractions or minor oral surgery

Question 11

Eating disorders

Answer 11

self induced vomiting result in enamel erosion + soft tissue burns

Question 12

Digestive disorders

Answer 12

e.g croons disease + ulcerative colitis often manifests as oral ulceration in pts

Question 13

Responsibility

Answer 13

of the operator to check medical history form + question pt further to clarify any medical issues that have been highlighted in its initial completion or update