1-CDAMP Mod. V Overview (Click to download)
CDAMP MODULE V. OVERVIEW (Systemic Health – BSH-9221)
OBJECTIVES: “SYSTEMIC HEALTH”
- Patient Education
- Nutrition
- Vital Signs
- Oral Pathology & Therapeutics
A. “PATIENT EDUCATION”:
- Describe plaque formation and how it affects the teeth & periodontium
- Explain etiology & progression of dental caries & periodontitis
- Implement motivational techniques to develop good oral hygiene for all age groups
- Instruct patient in brushing, flossing and use of various oral hygiene aids
- Explain the uses & benefits of fluorides & sealants in preventing dental caries
- Apply pit and fissure sealants to the teeth and give a fluoride treatment
B. “NUTRITION”:
- Describe how an understanding of nutrition is related to good oral health
- Define nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, fiber and fats, and their affect on the body
- Identify various types of sugars and how they contribute to tooth decay
- Identify the function of vitamins, major minerals & water
- Record & analyze dietary intake
- Evaluate food labels
C. “VITAL SIGNS”:
- Take a preliminary patient medical/dental history
- Alert dentist of health issues that would determine treatment alternatives
- Assist dentist in an oral examination
- Measure & record vital signs on a patient
D. “ORAL PATHOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS”:
- Be aware of abnormal conditions of the oral cavity, their causative origins & treatment
- Identify types of biopsy procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of drugs commonly used in dentistry
- Identify routes of drug administration
- Identify parts of a written prescription