FLUORIDATION
more effective method of fluoride application than gels or foams and is very well-tolerated by patients-- especially kids! avoid crunchy foods, hot liquids, and alcohol after application
what is fluoride varnish?
1
opaque, paper-white areas, less than 25% of dentition affected
what is very mild?
patient acts to resolve the problem and new behaviors are formed
what is action?
patients will act if they believe they are susceptible to the condition
what is perceived susceptibility?
motor skills, performance
e.g. hands-on learning of brushing techniques demonstrated by dental hygienists
what is psychomotor domain?
not recommended for children under 2-3 years old; use only a smear or rice-sized amount for children younger than 3, then upgrade to a pea-sized amount for kids between 3 and 6
what is fluoride toothpaste?
0
translucent, pale color
what is normal?
patient knows about a problem but does not take action
what is awareness?
patients will act if they believe that the condition has serious consequences
what is perceived severity?
feeling of worth, achievement
what is self-esteem?
patients believe that they have control over their life
what is an internal locus of control?
supplements for children 6 months to 16 years of age; tablets or lozenges should be chewed or sucked for 1 to 2 minutes before being swallowed
what is fluoride supplementation?
3
brown stains
what is moderate?
patient wants more knowledge and wants to partcipate
what is involvement?
patients will act if they are exposed to factors that prompt action
what is cue to action?
social need, friendship, family, intimacy
what is love and belonging?
what is an external locus of control?
concentration of fluoride is 4-5 times higher than the recommended community water fluoridation levels; not as successful due to scheduling restrictions
what is school water fluoridation?
4
pitted areas, brown stains
patient knows about the problem and shows interest in taking action
what is self-interest?
patients will act if they are confident that they have the ability to successfully perform an action
what is self-efficacy?
developer of the hierarchy of needs that shows some human needs are more basic than others
who is abraham maslow?
knowledge, intellectual ability
e.g. clinician provides a brochure with different brushing techniques to be reviewed
what is cognitive domain?
the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay; very inexpensive, a lifetime costs less than one dental filling
what is community water fluoridation?
2
white opacities, less than 50% of dentition affected
what is mild?
patient lacks information and/or has incorrect information about a problem
what is unawareness?
patients will act if they believe that taking the action would reduce their susceptibility to the condition or its severity
what is perceived benefits?
personal security, financial security, and health
what is safety and security?
interest, attitude, values
e.g. teacher informs parents of the benefits of fluoride
what is affective domain?
useful in areas where community fluoridation is not available; not widely used anymore and not as cost-effective
concentration is 0.2%, use for 60 seconds once a week
what is a school fluoride rinse program?
0.5
few white flecks
what is questionable?
lifestyle has changed
what is habit?
patients will not act if the believe costs of taking the action are outweighed by the benefits
what are perceived barriers?
growth, self-development
what is self-actualization?