DA Chapter 15 Questions and Answers Graded A+
The goal of preventive dentistry is to
Help people of all ages attain optimal oral hea;th throughout their lives. To achieve this goal, Dental Professionals must work together with their patients to prevent new and recurring diseases.
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DA Chapter 15 Questions and Answers
Graded A+
The goal of preventive dentistry is to - answer Help people of all ages attain optimal
oral hea;th throughout their lives. To achieve this goal, Dental Professionals must work
together with their patients to prevent new and recurring diseases.
What is Preventive Dentistry ? - answer Program of patient education, use of
fluoride, applications of Dental Sealants, proper nutrition, and plaque control
To prevent dental disease, a partnership
must be formed between the - answer Patient and the dental healthcare team.
Partners in Prevention: As a Dental Assistant your first step is to help patients
understand - answer What causes Dental Disease and how to prevent them
Partners in Prevention: The second step is to motivate patients to - answer Change
their behaviors and become partners in recognizing and preventing dental disease in
themselves and their families
FOR EXAMPLE: Mothers can be taught to simply lift up their child's lips to look for any
stains, white spots, or dark areas on the teeth.
Partners in Prevention: Optimum oral health can become a reality when partners work
together in a program that includes - answer 1. Patient education
2. Fluorides
3. Dental sealants
4. Proper nutrition
6. Plaque control program
Patients Education Guidelines - answer 1. Listen Carefully
2. Instruct the patient on how to remove plaque
3. Assess the Patient's Motivations and Needs:
4. Select the Home Cleaning Aids
5. Keep the Instruction Simple
6. Reinforce At Home
Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry Program: Nutrition - answer Dietary counseling
extends beyond the narrow scope of limiting sugar consumption and may include a
discussion of nutrition from the standpoint of oral health and general health
Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry Program: Patient Education - answer Education
motivates patients, provide them with information, and assist them in developing the
skills necessary to practice goo oral health
, Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry Program: Plaque Control - answer Daily
removal of bacterial plaque from the teeth and adjacent oral tissues
Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry Program: Fluoride Therapy - answer Includes
Professionally applied fluorides, at-home fluoride therapy, and the consumption of
fluoridated community water
Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry Program: Sealants - answer Sealants are most
frequently applied to he difficult-to-clean occlusal surfaces of the teeth. Decay-causing
bacteria are then prevented from reaching into occlusal pits and fissures
Patient Education Guidelines: Listen Carefully - answer Each patient will have
different needs. The patients perception and your perception of the patients dental
needs may be very different.
Patient Education Guidelines: Instruct the patient on how to remove plaque - answer
This is the Initial Instructions for most patients. Because plaque is not visible on most
teeth, you must use a Disclosing Agent. This is a helpful aid that allows the patient to
see plaque on the teeth. Disclosing agents are available in tablet or liquid form. Explain
the relationship of plaque to dental diseases such as caries and periodontal disease.
Patient Education Guidelines: Assess the Patient's Motivations and Needs - answer
Combine the patient's motivating factors with the patient's needs to make
recommendations for oral health.
Patient Education Guidelines: Select the Home Cleaning Aids - answer With the
patients needs identified. Select a toothbrush, tooth brushing method, interproximal
cleaning aids such as dental floss, and a toothpaste.
Patient Education Guidelines: Keep the Instruction Simple - answer If you select a
style of communication that is comfortable for an individual patient, you are more likely
to have the desired impact. Comment positively on the patient's efforts.
Patient Education Guidelines: Reinforce At Home - answer People tend to regress in
their home care efforts, so expect periodic setback. When these occur, help patients
achieve their goals in a positive and helpful manner
Pregnancy and Dental Care: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD)
guidelines advise all pregnant women to - answer Receive counseling and oral
health care during pregnancy, and that infants undergo oral health assessment by their
First birthday.
Many women are not aware of these guidelines,
and do not seek dental care during their pregnancy because they believe that they do
not have any - answer Dental Problems
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