Treating Children in Primary Care Flashcards
what are the roles of the GDP
capitation
childsmile
emergency dental care
management of caries
monitoring developing dentition
MIH
sometimes ortho
child protection
what is involved in providing prevention
caries risk
behaviour modification
tooth protection
what is included in behaviour modification
attendance patterns
tooth brushing
use of home fluoride
diet
acclimatisation
what does SDF do
occlude dentinal tubules
antibacterial (silver)
induce remineralisation
what are the advantages to SDF
safe
quick and easy
non-invasive
evidence based
what are the disadvantages to SDF
stain caries black
metallic taste
when do bitewings start getting taken
4yrs
what intervals should bitewings be taken at
6months - 2 years
what are the caries management options
non-invasive - biofilm control
micro-invasive - sealing
minimal invasive - ART
conventional restoration
mixed - Hall technique
what is the best conventional restorative option for a child
preformed metal crown
what are the variables of caries intervention
caries risk
age and cooperation
length of time until exfoliation
choice of material
minimally invasive options first
payment system
why would you refer to PDS
anxiety and phobia
GA
sedation
special needs and vulnerable groups
why do you refer to ortho
developing malocclusion
dental anomalies
why do you refer to hospital dental service
management of severe caries
medical conditions
trauma
dental defects
MDT care
what are the indications for IHS
child anxious but cooperative
treatment straight forward
treatment wont damage future attitude
