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definition of addiction
chronic neurobiological condition influenced by genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors
alcohol associated dental problems (5)
RAU
glossitis
caries
oral cancer risk
erosion
heroin associated dental problems
trauma
increased IE risk
oral neglect
impaired metabolism of drugs
BBV risk (if injecting)
cannabis associated dental problems (3)
increased oral cancer risk
xerostomia
munchies - caries
interactions of LA and cannabis, cocaine and Methamphetamines
all - acute increase in blood pressure - risk of hypertensive crisis
cannabis - also risk of prolonged tachycardia
- lidocaine and cocaine - linked to convulsions
cocaine implications on head, neck and mouth (5)
masseter hypertrophy
nosebleeds
cluster headaches
nasal septum perforation
ulcerative lesions
bruxism
clinical investigations for trigeminal neuralgia diagnosis
MRI
cranial nerve testing
OPT
3 secondary causes of TN
multiple sclerosis
arterovenous malformations
tumours
3 drugs for BMS
clonazepam
TCAs
gabapentin
constituents of stainless steel
iron (72%)
chromium (18%)
nickel (8%)
titanium (1.7%)
carbon (0.3%)
what is clinical governance
systematic appraoch to maintaining and improving quality of patient care within healthcare system
6 components of clinical governance
education and training
clinical audits
clinical effectiveness
reasearch and development
openness
risk management
mandatory CPD
must do 100 hours across 5 years
recommended areas: disinfection and decontamination, radiography and radiation protection, medical emergencies
4 methods of CPD
courses
clinical audits
e - learning
training days
what is a clinical audit
quality improvement process
