Domain I: Patient Preparation and Documentation (17%) - answer A. Demonstrate
understanding of preliminary physical examination.
1. Record the purpose of patient's visit and/or chief complaint.
2. Assess patient's general physical condition and evidence of abnormal characteristics.
3. Take, record, observe, and measure vital signs.
4. Recognize and notate any abnormal findings in the head and neck region.
5. Review and update health/dental history.
B. Identify basic oral and dental anatomy, physiology, and development, including but
not
limited to:
1. blood vessels.
2. bones.
3. glands/lymphatics.
4. muscles.
5. nerves.
6. oral cavity.
7. teeth.
C. Demonstrate understanding of charting.
1. Identify permanent and primary teeth using the Universal numbering system.
2. Identify the surfaces of the tooth.
3. Chart and transcribe conditions of the oral cavity into the record
D. Demonstrate understanding of diagnostic aids.
1. Prepare for and assist with the collection of diagnostic data (e.g., photographs).
2. Use diagnostic data for presentation of treatment plan, including but not limited to:
a. bite registrations.
b. diagnostic casts.
c. photographs (intraoral and extraoral).
E. Demonstrate understanding of treatment documentation.
1. Record treatment and prescriptions (e.g., medication, instructions) on chart.
2. Record recommended treatment and patient's acceptance or refusal of the treatment.
3. Record patient compliance or failure to comply with treatment plan.
F. Identify medical conditions that can cause medical emergencies or cause
complications
during dental care, including but not limited to:
1. alcohol/substance abuse.
2. allergies.
Domain II: Patient Management and Administrative Duties
(17%) - answerA. Patient Management and Communication
1. Demonstrate understanding of patient management.
a. Calm and reassure apprehensive patients.
b. Manage patients, including patients with special needs, during routine clinical
procedures.
2. Demonstrate understanding of oral health information to be provided to the patient,
including
but not limited to:
a. basic nutritional needs as they relate to dental health.
b. causes of dental diseases.
c. classifications and importance of occlusion.
d.effects of types of fluoride, advantages of administration methods, and dangers of
overdosage.
e. evaluate oral healthcare status and habits.
f. evaluate response to home-care therapy.
g. functions of saliva.
h. functions of primary and permanent teeth and relationship of the supporting
structures.
i. personal oral habits that can compromise general health.
j. personalized oral hygiene instructions for
plaque control and oral health (e.g., brushing
and flossing techniques).
k. plaque disclosing aids.
l. oral hygiene devices (e.g., toothbrush, floss, interdental aid, oral rinse, irrigating aid).
m. relationship of diet to the development of caries.
n. stages of the eruption and exfoliation of the teeth.
o. special dental health needs (e.g., due to physical status or age).
3. Demonstrate understanding of how to provide education regarding dental treatment,
including but not limited to:
a. advantages and disadvantages of various restorative materials and/or procedures.
b. effect of systemic disease on the healing process.
c. instructions on care for removable and non-removable appliances and prostheses.
d. oral and written pre- and post-treatment instructions (e.g., prescribed medications).
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller julianah420. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $15.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.