DENTAL CLEANING/ PROPHYLAXIS POWERPOINT

Question 1

Prophylaxis

Answer 1

Prevention

Question 2

Dental ______________ is a better term than prophylaxis since these procedures are a tx of diseases and conditions such as (4)

Answer 2

Therapy
Periodontitis
Gingivitis
Orthodontia
Trauma

Question 3

3 Important aspects of client communication when preparing for a dental therapy procedure

Answer 3

1. Plan (general and contingency)
2. Cost estimate
3. Consent

Question 4

In preparation for a dental therapy procedure, a thorough PE should be performed, as well as obtaining what 4 other things

Answer 4

1. Signalment
2. Hx
3. Patient evaluation
4. Diagnostics

Question 5

When administering antimicrobials as part of a dental procedure therapy plan, when should you do it

Answer 5

Perioperatively
At the beginning of the procedure so blood levels are high at the beginning of the procedure

Question 6

Dental fluid rate

Answer 6

10mL/ kg/ hour

Question 7

3 reasons patients become hypothermic during a dental

Answer 7

1. Anesthesia
2. Wet
3. Metal table

Question 8

When performing a dental prophy we administer fluids, use a table with water flow, position the patient laterally, and monitor thermoregulation. What are 5 additional supplies that should be gathered in preparation for the procedure

Answer 8

1. Mouth speculum
2. Gauze sponges
3. Polishing compound
4. Antiseptic rinse
5. Opthalmic ointment

Question 9

When should the antiseptic rinse be used and why

Answer 9

Before the procedure to protect the technician from bacterial exposure

Question 10

The pharynx should be packed with gauze sponges before the procedure for what purpose

Answer 10

Clearing debris which will be cleared when the sponges are removed