Name the three major areas in the role of the dental assistant.
Aiding the dentist and providing treatment, serving as a source of information to the patient and the family, and making the patient comfortable and reducing anxiety.
100
What does the term aging refer to?
Aging refers to the irreversible and inevitable changes that occur with time.
100
What is the goal of the dental team for aging patients?
To factor the aging into the treatment planning phase.
100
Describe Xerostomia:
Characterized by reduction or complete absence of saliva in the oral cavity; also known as "Dry Mouth".
100
How many categories are there for the special needs patient?
5 categories, symbolized by roman numerals.
200
What percentage of the national population has some kind of disability?
A list of medications the patient is currently taking and has previously taken.
200
What is periodontal disease?
Disease or other conditions of the structures and tissues that support the teeth, such as the bone and gums.
200
What is a category one special needs patient?
A healthy patient who requires no special needs modifications.
300
Give two examples of a disabling condition:
Conditions include developmental disabilities, neuromuscular disorders, immunocompromising conditions, cognitive impairment, mental disorders, and trauma.
300
Describe the functionally independent older adult.
This group has remained most of their natural teeth and expects to maintain them throughout their lives. They can take care of themselves.
300
A medication profile can indicate the severity of a patient's ____ _____.
Medical condition.
300
List a couple characteristics of tooth decay.
Tooth decay is characterized by receding gums, exposure of roots, dental caries (cavities), potential erosion, and are more susceptible to tooth decay.
300
What is a category three special needs patient?
A patient with medical conditions that have lifelong implications.
400
What does it mean to "modify" dental treatment according to the patient's needs?
Every patient and condition varies; some patients will require extra care during appointments and cannot take certain medications.
400
Describe the frail, older adults.
They are beginning to have multiple health problems and may require assistance.
400
Name a couple ways oral health can affect an elderly patient.
It affects their self esteem, esthetics, nutrition, social interaction, and personal comfort.
400
What is dark and brittle teeth a result of?
It is a result of deposits of secondary dentin that have gradually reduced the size of the pulp chamber.
400
Patients with medical conditions who require more significant modifications in dental treatment planning including treatment to meet dental needs within the operating room are category:
This is a category 4 patient.
500
Your job will be to use ___ ____ when working with patients who have disabilities.
Good Judgement
500
Describe the dependent older adult.
These have fewer natural teeth and believe that tooth loss is an inevitable part of aging. They require assistance to function through everyday life.
500
Name a reason why the patient completing a medication profile is crucial.
These drugs not only indicate the severity of the disease; they also have potential adverse affects of drug interactions.
500
Describe bone resorption.
Deterioration or wearing away of bone structure.
500
Patients with serious medical conditions who require only limited care to eliminate serious acute oral disease is said to be category: