OSCE Dental Hygiene Exam 2
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Diagnosis
A statement about an actual or potential problem
Diagnostic decision making
A process involving the ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data
DH diagnosis
-Formal statement of the DH's decision regarding the actual or potential problems of a
patient that can be responsive to treatment through the DH scope of practice.
-Provides the basis fro decisions about dental hygiene tx, evaluation, and referral.
Prognosis
Prediction of the outcome
Caries risk
Low
Moderate
High
Active
Reevaluate everytime
Maintenance
NO reevaluation
Purpose of Tx plan
,-Guides the healthcare provider
-Informs the patient
Patient consent is secured
Preparing DH tx plan
-Medical History (allergies, medications, surgeries/hospitalizations)
-Review assessments (I/E oral exam, dental charting, ext)
-DH diagnosis
-Tx prioritized (preventative or therapy?, patients input)
-Tx options (outside factors:cost, time)
-Time
-Re-evaluation
-Recall for maintenance or active
-Cost
-Referral (refer to pt's DDS or specialists)
Informed consent
-patient agrees to tx plan
Signs it in ink, correct date
*patient must understand*
Inform patient of:
-describe condition
-nature of proposed treatment
-risks and benefits
-failure possibility
-alternative procedures
-pt. legally competent
-pt must be informed
-
, Informed refusal
Document and patient needs to sign
Bass Method
Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel towards the gingiva.
Stillman's Method
Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree
angle.
Charter's Method
Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic
brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries.
Fone's Method
Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal and lingual surfaces. Useful
for children, those physically impaired, or adults who lack manual dexterity.
Fluoride Varnish
-Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before hand.
-Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3 to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
Fluoride is recommended for patients who:
-Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
Questions With 100% Verified Correct
Answers.
Diagnosis
A statement about an actual or potential problem
Diagnostic decision making
A process involving the ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize data
DH diagnosis
-Formal statement of the DH's decision regarding the actual or potential problems of a
patient that can be responsive to treatment through the DH scope of practice.
-Provides the basis fro decisions about dental hygiene tx, evaluation, and referral.
Prognosis
Prediction of the outcome
Caries risk
Low
Moderate
High
Active
Reevaluate everytime
Maintenance
NO reevaluation
Purpose of Tx plan
,-Guides the healthcare provider
-Informs the patient
Patient consent is secured
Preparing DH tx plan
-Medical History (allergies, medications, surgeries/hospitalizations)
-Review assessments (I/E oral exam, dental charting, ext)
-DH diagnosis
-Tx prioritized (preventative or therapy?, patients input)
-Tx options (outside factors:cost, time)
-Time
-Re-evaluation
-Recall for maintenance or active
-Cost
-Referral (refer to pt's DDS or specialists)
Informed consent
-patient agrees to tx plan
Signs it in ink, correct date
*patient must understand*
Inform patient of:
-describe condition
-nature of proposed treatment
-risks and benefits
-failure possibility
-alternative procedures
-pt. legally competent
-pt must be informed
-
, Informed refusal
Document and patient needs to sign
Bass Method
Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel towards the gingiva.
Stillman's Method
Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets and directed at a 45 degree
angle.
Charter's Method
Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful for cleaning orthodontic
brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries.
Fone's Method
Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal and lingual surfaces. Useful
for children, those physically impaired, or adults who lack manual dexterity.
Fluoride Varnish
-Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before hand.
-Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3 to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
Fluoride is recommended for patients who:
-Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
