prelim perspective lesson 4 Flashcards
are the two most common
oral health diseases affecting
the Filipinos.
Dental caries
periodontal diseases
gingivitis
gingiva =
itis =
gingiva = Gums
itis = suffix inflammation
periodontitis
Gingiva, bone and
other supporting
structures on teeth
itis = suffix inflammation
periodontium
72% dental carries, 43% periodental disease
now: 72% dental carries, 50% periodental disease
must be a priority in
integrated health promotion
programs and feeding strategies to
enhance the well-being of Filipinos.
Prevention of dental decay and basic oral care
Adverse effects of
Poor oral health
Growth and development
speech
mastication
appearance
self esteem
over all quality of life
Adverse effects of poor oral health
in children
untreated dental Caries - pain- malnutrition
3 Effective prevention measures
1.Improvement of oral hygiene.
2.reduce sugar intake
3.regular dental visits
6 year program
basic science
clinical science
dental public health
The dmd program aims to:
scientifically knowledgeable
technically-capable
social-sensitive in maintenance of health
The dmd program objective:
adept in prevention, diagnosis, identification and management of oral
health needs and diseases.
Dental professionals who work for companies, as an associate dentist, his own private clinic, hospitals, military, law enforcement or Investigative agencies
General Practitioner
Works under another dentist (clinic
owner).
Associate Dentist
Learning by experience.
Associate Dentist
Salary depends on contract.
Associate Dentist
A associate Dentist (Overseas)
Dr. Rem
Strict with work time (9 hours).Depends on the policy with duty hours
as associate Dentist (Overseas)
on weekdays the clinic handles about 20-30 patients a day cater’s up to 70 patients
as associate Dentist (Overseas)
dentist/ clinic owner
minnie casauran
Salary is higher than working as Associate Dentist.
Dentist/Clinic owner
Can work only 5 hours a day. totally depends on what schedule you
prefer
Dentist/Clinic owner
number or patients grow as you establish a good record with
patients. By word of mouth.
Dentist/Clinic owner
Must be very people person and respectful, making patients feel at
home and at ease
Dentist/Clinic owner
pros and cons of Dentist/Clinic owner
PROS:
Very rewarding
practice.
learning by experience.
you have you own
schedule and can do
other hobbies or even
start other businesses.
CONS:
You’re on your own.
Bills handlings.
Clinic management.
Booking and
settlement of taxes.
Dr. Minnie
Dentist/Clinic owner