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DANB GC OutlineDomain 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.
, 3. asthma.
4. blood dyscrasias.
5. cancer.
6. cardiovascular disease.
7. diabetes mellitus and/or hypoglycemia.
8. emphysema.
9. epilepsy.
10. hypertension and/or hypotension.
11. kidney and/or liver problems.
12. pregnancy.
13. prosthetic
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).
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