THINGS TO KNOW
The Location of A.B.L.E Special Needs Clinic.
What is near the A Floor Clinic, Near CRET Center.
Color SDF Stains on decayed teeth when silver ions bind to the organic components of teeth
What is Stains Black
200/120 mmHg
What Hypertension/High Blood pressure.
A common method used in managing special needs, pediatric and adult patients that reduces anxiety, helps with cooperation all whilst maintaining a patient's reflexes, and consciousness.
What is Nitrous Oxide!
Time to report at Morning Huddle in A.B.L.E Clinic and Operating Room.
What is 7:15 am & 6:00 am
Restorative material used that releases fluoride over time, and has less concern for moisture contamination.
What is Glass Ionomer restorative filling material (GIC)
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Bulimia
a medical immobilization device used to temporarily restrain infants, children, or special needs patients during procedures like dental work, X-rays.
Papoose Board
The formal and most professional process of missing an A.B.L.E Rotation
What is Submit Appropriate forms and find a student to cover my rotation.
Common aid used in dentistry to help keep a patients mouth open, prevent a patient from biting your finger, or help an uncooperative patient to stay open for a short period of time.
abnormal electrical activity in your brain that temporarily affects your consciousness, muscle control and behavior.
A person legally required to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable children or adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities
What is a Mandated Reporter
Definition for the acronym A.B.L.E
What is Ability Beyond Life Expectations!
Common Household Oral care item that a patient in a mental health facility can NOT be given if they ask for it.
What is Floss!
(It is a ligature risk, can be used for self harm or strangulation)
A simple 6-level scoring system used by medical teams to assess and communicate a patient’s pre-anesthesia health, underlying medical conditions, and overall perioperative risks. (Smoking, Pregnancy, HTN, Diabetes)
What is ASA Classification.
The amount of time in minutes/hrs that is typically instructed for oral sedation (Ativan) prior to a dental appointment.
What is taking Ativan 1 hr before / 60 minutes before dental appointment.
The Floor of the Hospital where Med/Surg is located, and typically where Special Needs & OMS pts are assessed by the anesthesiologist, faculty and where the operating room and scrubx machine is located (for you to scrub in)
A patient with difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) or a feeding/swallowing disorder is at increased risk for which complication during dental treatment.
A condition that affects a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. Patients typically are wheel chair bound include poor coordination, stiff muscles, weak muscles, and tremors.
What is Cerebral Palsy
A person or organization appointed by a court to manage the financial or personal affairs of someone who cannot care for themselves due to age, illness, or disability.
What is a conservator