Strategies of oral health Flashcards
examples of oral health messages you deliver
all in ‘delivering better oral health: an evidence based toolkit’
- smoking advice
- OH
- diet
- fluoride
- oral hygiene advice
barriers of compliance
lack of knowledge jargon fear intimidating environment perceived level of benefit lack of goal patient expectation peer pressure environmental physical disability learning disability culture religion extensive medical history too much information- part of rapport with patient body language
examples of body language
off putting- facial expression, crossed arms, overbearing, do not tower over patient
encouraging- open demeanour, pleasant attitude
what is meant by perceived level of benefit
There may be different attitudes to health benefit, the professional value of treatment may differ from that of the patient’s perception (especially veneers/ implants linked with cosmetic dentistry)
what is meant by extensive medical history
important in ageing population.
If living alone- are they making healthy balanced meals? Problems eating? Oral tissue problems, saliva productivity problems and healing response. Is the patient socially isolated?
