Topic 7- Oral care

Question 1

Define oral health

Answer 1

the state of the mouth, teeth, and orofacial structures

Question 2

What are the 4 most common oral diseases?

Answer 2

Tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancers

Question 3

What conditions are linked to oral health?

Answer 3

cardiovascular diasease, stroke, endocarditis, pneumonia, pregnancy complications, diabetes, osteoporosis, HIV/ AIDS, alzheimer’s disease

Question 4

What are signs of poor oral hygiene?

Answer 4

bleeding gums, tooth decay, chronic bad breath, loose teeth, gum recession, mouth sores, toothache, swelling of the jaw, gingivostomatitis

Question 5

How can we improve oral hygiene?

Answer 5

brush teeth twice a day, floss once a day, brush your tongue, use antibacterial mouthwash, visit your dentist, avoid smoking and tobacco products

Question 6

What does the basic examination kit contain?

Answer 6

Mirror, probe, periodontal probe, and tweezers

Question 7

What is the function of the dental mirror?

Answer 7

allows extra light into the mouth so we can see the inside of the mouth clearly, and can be used to push/ get some organs or tissues out of the way (tongue and cheek)

Question 8

What is the function of the dental probe?

Answer 8

basic examination of tooth surface, help identify tooth with calculus and decay, can help check for marginal failure and overhangs on restorations

Question 9

What is the function of the periodental probe?

Answer 9

helps check the basic periodental state of the patient

Question 10

What is the function of the tweezers?

Answer 10

used to pick up anything