communication

Question 1

non verbal communcation skills

Answer 1

eye contact - shows engagement
body posture - listener lean forward, avoid arms closed/folded
body orientation- face patient mirror actions , same height

Question 2

verbal communication skills

Answer 2

avoid jargon
avoid concrete words e.g definetly
mix of open closed and focused questions

Question 3

horizontal line on dental charts

Answer 3

tooth missing

Question 4

diagonal line on dental charts

Answer 4

extraction required

Question 5

how is a fracture indicated on dental charts

Answer 5

#

Question 6

where do you write the filling type and what are the abbreviations for composite and amalgam

Answer 6

above the tooth box
composite = COMP
amalgam = AM

Question 7

what are the abbreviations for partially and uneruppted teeth

Answer 7

PE and UE

Question 8

how is caries indicated on a dental chart

Answer 8

circle not filled in

Question 9

how is a restoration needing replaced indicated on a dental chart

Answer 9

filled in circle with circle around it

Question 10

method of placing anterior dental dam

Answer 10

1 - identify area 13-23
2 - floss through contacts to ensure no obstructions
3 - collect retention measures e.g wedget and floss
4 - punch holes
5 - stretch dam and put in place beginning with central incisors
6 - place wedget distal to each canine
7 - place floss ligatures around incisors