Strategies & methodologies of oral health education

Question 1

What are the 2 types of risk factors

Answer 1

1. Modifiable risk factors - smoking, alcohol, diet
2. Non-modifiable risk factors - gender, age, family history

Question 2

Why is it important to be aware of medical and social history

Answer 2

• Some may increase risk
• Be aware of factors that man contribute to dental disease

Question 3

How can physical capabilities be a boundary to oral health

Answer 3

• Gross and fine movement
• May need physical assistance
• May need dental aid

Question 4

What must a treatment plan reflect

Answer 4

• Treatment must be identified
• Patient expectation must be identified
• If plan doesn’t meet expectation, patient will be less trusting in the dentist

Question 5

What are the 3 risk ranks

Answer 5

Red risk - Red clinical factor
Amber risk - Amber clinical factor or if co-existing patient risk factor which increases risk
Green risk - Green clinical factors and no patient factors increasing risk

Question 6

What influences a patient

Answer 6

• Function
• Appearance
• Peers
• Being pain-free
• Fashion trend

Question 7

What are the steps to good treatment

Answer 7

1. Treatment Plan - Explain treatment
2. Setting goals - Do not overload
3. Monitor - Monitor the progress of the patient’s goals
4. Evaluate - Measure the outcome of the treatment

Question 8

What are the 16 barriers to compliance

Answer 8

Lack of knowledge
Intimidating environment
Fear
Expectations

Body language
Environmental
Lack of goal
Timing

Culture + religion
Learning disability
Jargon
Medical history
Peer pressure
Perceived level of benefit