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What does BPE stand for?

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Basic periodontal examination

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What is the dentition divided into?

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6 sextants
(upper right, upper anterior, upper left, lower left, lower anterior, lower right)

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How many BPE scores are there?

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0,1,2,3,4 and asterix

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What does BPE score 0 mean?

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No probing depth> 3.5mm, no calculus/overhangs, no bleeding after probing> no treatment needed

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What does BPE score 1 mean?

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No probing depths over 3.5mm, no calculus/overhangs, but bleeding after probing
TREATMENT> plaque and gingivitis charting would be taken and oral hygiene demonstration is advised

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What does BPE score 2 mean?

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No probing depths over 3.5mm, also supra, sub gingival, calculus or over hangs present
TREATMENT>removal of supra-gingival plaque, calculus and stain

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What does BPE score 3 mean?

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Probing depths of 3.5mm-5.5mm present
TREATMENT>full periodontal examination of all teeth and root planning where necessary

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What does BPE score 4 mean?

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probing depths of 6mm or more present
TREATMENT> full periodontal examination of all teeth and root planning, assess the need for more complex treatment and consider referral to a specialist

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what does BPE score * (asterix) mean?

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Indicates furcation involvement

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What can periodontal charting also be known as?

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a six-point-pocket chart, probing depths are measured at six sites per tooth

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What is the BPE probe & CPITN probe used for?

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Used for measuring pocket depths
they have marking of 3.5mm,5.5mm,8.5mm and 11.5mm

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What is the Williams probe used for ?

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Used for measuring pocket depths usually as part of a full periodontal this probe has marking from 1mm - 15mm

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What is the straight or stickle probe used for?

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Detect caries

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What is the briault probe used for?

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To detect interproximal caries

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What are other ways to detect caries?

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Visual/sight, radiographs, use of transillumination

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What is vitality testing?

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Vitality testing Can be done using cold testing, heat testing or electric testing

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How would you cold test the tooth?

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Apply a cold spray (ethyl chloride) to a cotton pellet and place on the tooth

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How would you heat test a tooth?

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Heat the tip of a gutta percha point until soft and place on the tooth covered with petroleum jelly

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How would you electric test a tooth?

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Electric pulp tester tip is coated with something like a prophy paste then applied onto the dried tooth

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What are 3 types of consent?

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Verbal, implied, written

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What is principle 1?

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Putting patients interests first

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What is principle 2?

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What is principle 3?

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Patient Consent

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What is principle 4?

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Protecting personal data

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What act protects the confidentiality of patients personal information?
Data protection act 2018
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How long should study models be kept?
2 years
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How long should patient records be kept?
11 years or up to age of 25
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Radiographs that can diagnose caries?
Bitewings OPG periapical
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Ways of diagnosing periodontal disease?
BPE charting periodontal charting Radiographs
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Who can see patients without having a prescription from a dentist ?
Dental therapists Clinical dental technicians
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What is the function of a fixed appliance?
To bodily move teeth through bone> to align teeth, to correct tooth rotation, to close spaces
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What is the function of a removable appliance?
To correct simple tooth tilting, rotation and expand width of arch using springs
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What is the function of functional appliance?
To correct skeletal class II discrepancies using muscular force to move the jaws
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What are the classifications of malocclusion?
Class I Class II div 1 Class II div 2 Class III
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Feature of (class I) malocclusion?
The maxillary teeth are slightly forward of the mandibular teeth and the jaw is aligned properly
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Feature of (class II div 1) malocclusion?
Increased overjet and proclined upper incisors
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Feature of (class II div 2) malocclusion?
A marked horizontal growth pattern retroclined incisors and deep overbite
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Feature of (class III) malocclusion?
Lower molars that are to far forward compared to upper molars
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Why might someone require orthodontic treatment?
To close spaces, to correct jaw position and any form to correct over crowding
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What is the purpose of orthodontic retainer?
To hold straightened/aligned teeth in place so they don’t move
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Advice for wearing a removable appliance?
Remove and clean after every meal
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Vertical overlap of incisors is called?
Overbite
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Items that should be used to clean teeth with a fixed appliance?
Toothbrush, fluoride toothbrush & fluoride mouthwash used once daily at a different time from brushing
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Things you shouldn’t eat with a fixed appliance?
Chewing gum, sticky toffees & hard foods
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When should medical history forms be updated ?
At every appointment
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What does a soft tissue assessment mean?
Examination of cheeks, tongue roof of mouth and floor of the mouth
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What does extra oral assessment mean?
Examination of the head and neck to check for swelling, lumps or abnormalities
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Emergency drug for angina attack?
GTN
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Emergency drug for anaphylaxis?
Adrenaline
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Emergency drug for an asthma attack?
Salbutamol
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Emergency drug for epileptic seizure?
Midazolam
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Emergency drug for hypoglycaemia if the patient is conscious?
Glucogel
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Emergency drug for hypoglycaemia if the patient is unconscious?
Glucogon
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Medical condition that may cause patient to collapse ?
Epilepsy, faint, hypoglycaemia angina leading to MI
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What condition is associated with reduced salivary flow?
Xerostomia
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A tonic clonic seizure is a severe form of ?
Epilepsy
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If a patient is hypoglycaemia what are they suffering from?
Low blood sugar
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A vasovagal syncope is when a patient suffers from?
Sudden loss of consciousness
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Symptoms a patient would have when feeling faint?
Hot, dizzy, nausea
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How much aspirin is given in the event of a suspected myocardial infarction?
300mg
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When would you use recovery position?
When patient is unconscious and breathing
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What position should a patient be placed in if they faint in the dental chair?
Supine position
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If a patient choking you should do what?
Give 5 back slaps then 5 abdominal thrusts
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What colour is an oxygen cylinder?
Black with a white top or all white
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What does DR ABC stand for?
Danger Response Airway Breathing CPR
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