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intro to dental hygiene
Deficits by michele darby
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 3
09/02/2013

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what was Michele Darby responsible for?
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list of possible deficits.
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what is format for possible deficiits?
Definition
Deficit in_____  due to_____as evidence by______
Term
list possible deficits
Definition

-biologically sound dentition(caries or broken teeth)

 

-conceptualization and problem solving(patient does not understand)

 

-Appreciation and respect(does not value dental hygiene)

 

-Self determination and responsibility (lack of accountability)

 

-Territoriality (person not comfortable with space invasion/could be caused by abuse)

 

-value system(does not value Dental hygiene)

 

-safety (may have to take antibiotics prior to cleaning)

 

-freedom from pain/stress (toothache)

 

-wholesome body image (broken teeth  self concious)

 

-skin and mucous membrane integrity (broken skin)

 

nutrition (vitamin deficiency/ too much sugar causing acid and decay)

Term
what are some examples of defecit in safety
Definition

-b/p outside normal limits

-need for proohylactic antibiotics

-concerns about infection control,radiography,flouride therapy, mercury toxicity, DH planning, previous dental experience, and potential for injury.

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examples of freedom from pain/stress
Definition

-reports fear / anxiety

-extra/intra oral pain or sensitivity

-discomfort during DH care

-oral habits

-substance abuse

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examples of whoesome body image
Definition

dissatisfaction with appearance of :

teeth, gingiva,facial profile

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examples of skin and mucous membrane integrity of head and neck
Definition

-presence of extra/intra oral lesion

-tenderness or swelling

-gingival inflammation

-bleeding when probing

-pockets greater than 4mm.

-attachment loss greater than 4mm

-xerostomia (dry mouth)

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examples of nutrition deficit
Definition

-extra/ intra oral manifestation of malnutrition

-rampant caries (lots of decay)

-unbalanced diet

-high sugar intake on daily basis

 

Term
examples of biologically sound dentition deficits
Definition

-difficulty chewing food

-defective restorations

-missing teeth

-ill fitting dentures/appliances

-calculus,plaque or stain

-abrasion/erosion

no dental exam for 2 years or more

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examples of deficit in conceptualization/problem solving
Definition

-has questions/misconceptions with DH care

-does not understand plaque or how it is related to oral/systemic diseases

-does not understand importance of plaque control

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Examples of appreciation and respect deficits
Definition

-does not verbalize awareness of own role in oral DH care

 

-dissatisfaction with DH cleaning or clinician

 

-disaproval from others about oral hygiene status

 

 

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Self determination and responsibility deficits
Definition

-does not verbalize awareness in own rol in DH care

 

-inadequate oral hygiene behaviors

 

-does not participate in setting goals for DH care

 

-inadequate parental supervision

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territoriality defecits
Definition

-verbally or nonverbally expresses discomfort and proximity of operator

 

-expresses need for confidentiality

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Value system Deficits
Definition

-indicates DH care is a low priority

 

-has history of failing appointments

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