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What is the practice, teaching of, and research in comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care of children from birth through adolescence; with particular focus on providing oral health care to clients with special needs?

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Pediatric Dentistry

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How has the focus of pediatric dentistry changed over the years?

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Focus has changed from restoration to prevention

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When is the most desirable time to begin preventative dental care?

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First year of life

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What time period focused on extractions only?

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1900’s

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What time period finally had an organized group to promote dentistry for children?

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1920’s

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What time period focused on restorative?

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1940’s

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What time period focused on preventive?

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1950’s

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When did Crest become the first ADA approved fluoridated toothpaste?

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1964

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When was the effectiveness and usefulness of sealants endorsed?

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1983

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How are pediatric offices different?

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Treatment areas are open bay concept
Dental personnel in bright coordinating colours
Display cheerfulness, pleasant evnironment with a nonthreatening decor

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What are the different types of ages?

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Chronological
Emotional
Mental

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What is concrete thinking?

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Seeing things in a very literal way

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What is abstract thinking?

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Involves insight, sudden perception and problem solving

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What are Paiget’s Stages of Child Development?

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  1. Sensorimotor (0-2)
  2. Preoperational (2-7)
  3. Concrete Operations (7-11)
  4. Formal Operations (11-15)
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What are the characteristics of the sensorimotor stage?

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0-2 years old
Dominated by sucking and grasping
Learn primarily through touch, sight, sound, and manipulation
Intelligence does not involve reflective thought
Looks towards sounds
Smiles in response to voices
Mimics people
Does not understand object permanence

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What are the dental relevancies of the sensorimotor stage?

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Too young to respond rationally to dental needs
Very curious
Parents should be modeling ideal practices for child

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What are the preoperational stage characterisitics?

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2-7 years old
Starts to use symbols and language
Focuses on obvious characterisitics of an object
Cannot think in reverse

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What are the dental relevancies of the preoperational stage?

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Child remains fairly concrete in their thinking
Need regular dental visits
May need restorative work
May have bad oral habits (thumb sucking)
May be difficult to manage
Use simple language involving the five senses

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What are the characteristics of the concrete operations stage?

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7-11 years old
More evaluative in their thought process
Non so egocentric
Reversibilty in problem solving is present
Fixed on the concrete still

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What are the dental relevancies of the concrete operations stage?

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More capable of coping in anxious situations
Value of OH can be discussed

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What are the characteristics of the formal operations stage?

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11-15 years old
Develop ability to think abstractly

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What is defined as techniques used to modify a response from a client relative to the success of the dental procedure?

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Behaviour management

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What scale was developed to measure paediatric patient’s behaviour?

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Frankl Scale

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What it the Frankl Scale for?

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To alert the next clinican as to the behavoiur of the patient

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What does a 1 mean on the Frankl scale?
Definitely negative, refusal of treatment
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What does a 2 mean on the Frankl scale?
Negative, reluctance to accept treatment
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What does a 3 on the Frankl scale mean?
Positive, acceptance of treatment
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What does a 4 on the Frankl scale mean?
Definitely positive, good rapport with dental team
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What are the goals of behaviour management?
Avoid or minimize pain Reduce or mange a child's anxiety Protect child and operator Teach child difference between painful and nonpainful stimuli Enhance child's self esteem Install a positive attitude to OH Permit efficient and effective treatment
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What is defined as a repeated response or reaction to stimulus?
Behaviour Patterns
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True or False: once the child is successful in having his or her own way, they will repeat the behaviour
True
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What are the principles of the guidance co-operational model?
1. Tell the child ground rules before and during treatment 2. Praise co-operative behaviour 3. Keep your cool 4. Use voice control 5. Allow the child to play a role 6. Avoid attempting to talk a child into co-operation
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When should parents be present in the operatory?
With children under 4 Initial appointment for young children During OH/tx plan intstruction Emergency care Foreign language speaking clients Selected special needs
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How to work with a parent in the operatory?
Inform parent of office guidelines Children do best when parent is out of child's vision Parent is relaxed Parent leaves if child is not cooperating
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What type of child is non-communicative reacting by becoming passive or quiet, may cry, have nightmares, or wet the bed?
The Quiet Child
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How to address the quiet child?
Keep talking and reassuring, eventually the child will respond if handled correctly
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What type of child may fall asleep as a reaction to anxiety, fatiuge, hunger or professional's personality or voice?
The Sleeper
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How to manage the sleeper?
Not a problem except may need mouth prop and requires caution not to startle the child when awakening.
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What type of child asks dozens of questions?
The Curious Child
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How to manage the curious child?
Inform child that there will be no surprises and you will explain everything. If the child gets carried away, repeat instructions in a firm voice.
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What type of child may be boisterous, spoiled, manipulative, defiant and may exhibit coughing, gagging, desire to vomit, urinate or defecate? They may cry and scream hysterically, ask for parents or give you various commands.
The Uncooperative Child
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How to manage the uncooperative child?
If gentleness and logic fail, reiterate that you sympathize with them. Let them know that behaviour is unacceptable. Use voice warnings. Set rules of behaviour. Use another approach Complete one procedure Ask parents to speak to child Premdicate or gas
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What type of child has possible negative past experiences and may cry?
The Apprehensive Child
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How to manage the apprehensive child?
Encourage child to talk about fears Do not say don't worry or don't cry
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Who does early childhood caries affect?
Children under 6
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True or False: Acute hepetic gingivostomatitis primary herpetic infections go unnoticed in some preschoolers.
True
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How does actue herpetic gingivostomatitis manifest?
Intraorally as inflamed gingiva with yellow or white fluid-filled vesicles. These vesicles are usually found on the mucous membranes and will rupture forming painful ulcers. Child is unable to tolerate any acidic food or beverages and is often tired or irritable
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True to False: children accumulate plaque quickly but do not get the inflammation that an adult experiences.
True
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What used to be acceptable within sports on account of the game but new legislation for prevention has changed tis outlook within the community?
The "hockey" smile
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An athlete is __x more likely to sustain damage to the teeth when not wearing a mouthguard.
60x
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When must signs of ADD be present to get a diagnosis?
Before the age of 7 and persisted for at least 6 months
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Signs and symptoms of ADD
Easily frustrated Trouble paying attention Daydreaming Moody behaviour Fidgeting Inconsistency Impulsivity Disorganization Over/under reactive Difficulty with fine motor skills Easily confused Disruptive/aggressive Scocially immature Shy/withdrawn
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What are the interventions for ADD?
Child management training Medication Educational interventions Social skills training Psychologial therapy Family counseling
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What are the common side affects of ADD medications?
Dry mouth Orthostatic hypotension Nervousness Drowsiness Tics Dizziness
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What is defined as the period of growth and development that occurs in an individual as they move from childhood to adulthood?
Adolescence
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What are the physical changes in adolescents?
Increase in muscle mass Redistribution of body fat Increase in rate of skeletal growth Development of genital tissues and secondary sexual characteristics
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Intellectutal changes during adolescence is called
The Formal Operational Stage
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Why can young adolescents present a challenge for communication?
Because they are often intrepreted as being moody and sensitive
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How to ensure successful dialogue with teens?
Determining what motivates existing habits
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What are some motivational factors for communication?
Appearance Fashion Music Sports Celebrities
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Will some teens want treatment without a parent present?
Yes
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What are some environmental challenges for teens?
Smoking Drugs STIs Peer pressure Acne More competitive education Career decisions Alcohol Family pressure Increased accidental trauma
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What dental changes to adolescents experience?
All permanent teeth have erupted Root formation is complete by 16 (except the 8s) Ortho may be needed Increase in gingivitis Increase in caries
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What is a gingival inflammation exaggerated by the hormonal fluctuations of puberty?
Puberty Associated Gingivitis
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When does puberty associated gingivitis usually diminish?
By age 18
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What are other factors that aggavate the gingivitis in this age group?
Ortho Caries
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What is the role of the dental hygienist for adolescents?
Educate parents and child of this hormonal condition and the extreme importance of proper oral hygiene.
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What is a noncontagious infection that is common in young adults also known as Vincent's Infection or Trench Mouth?
Necrotizing Gingivitis
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When does necrotizing gingivitis usually occur?
When the individual's resistance is low during periods of stress or illness.
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What are the signs and symptoms of necrotizing gingivitis?
Blunted or cratered papillae Bleeding Greyish pseudomembrane covering the gingival margin Oral pain Fetid mouth ordor from bacterial accumulation Poor appetite Fever Malaise
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Treatment options for necrotizing gingivitis
Cleansing with hydrogen peroxide Debridement with topical anaesthetics Rinses with chlorhexidine OHI
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A loss of periodontal attachment and supporting bone in one or more locations occurs in ___% of teenagers.
5-46%
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What is an aggressive form of periodontal disease that causes a rapid loss of the alveolar bone and peiodontal ligament supporting the permanent teeth?
Incisor/molar pattern periodontitis
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Why is there an increase in dental caries during adolescence?
Poor OH Poor nutrition Anorexia Bulimia
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What is defined as a mental illness that results in phsyiological, biologic, physical, mental, emotional and deterioration of the person?
Eating Disorders
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What are the top three eating disorders?
Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Binge Eating
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When does anorexia most often first display signs?
Age 12-18
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What are the oral manifestations of bulimia?
Perimolysis - erosion Caries Sore throat Buring tongue Angular cheilosis Vitamin deficiences can cause dry mouth, glossitis, and bleeding gingiva Palatal trauma Enlarged parotid gland Xerostomia
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True or False: obesity is becoming an epidemic
True
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Oral manifestations of obesity
Reduced saliva flow Increase saliva flow Gingival bleeding Higher prevalence of perio
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What is the second leading cause of death among adolescents?
Suicide
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What common oral findings may be present with drug and alcohol abuse?
Periodontal disease Bruxism Oral cancer
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Why is alcohol #1 on the abuse list?
1. Readily available in most homes 2. Inexpensive 3. Easy to obtain from peers
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More than ___ million adolescents have smoked cigarettes.
8.5 million
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What refers to any tobacco that is placed in the mouth or nose without being ignited?
Smokeless tobacco
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Smokeless tobacco users are __x as likely to develop an oral-pharyngeal carcinoma than non users.
4x
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The risk of cancers of the gingiva and buccal mucosa increases ___x for smokeless tobacco users.
50x
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What are the two types of cancers associated with smokeless tobacco?
Verrucous Squamous cell carcinoma
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What are the most common dental fears?
Injection or pain Loss of control Claustrophobic Financial Embarassment of dental condition Dental office sounds
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What are the physiological changes seen with dental fear?
Increased heart rate Sweating Decreased peripheral blood flow Altered respiration Altered gastric acitvity Altered pain perception
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The objectives of coping mechanisms are
To modify how threatening the client perceives the dental appointment and how the client feels they are going to manage an anxiety producing sitation
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What behavioural management techniques are available for fearful clients
Distraction Densensitization FLooding Behavioural modeling
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What is the desensitization technique?
the client is instructed to imagine the appointment in small steps from beginning to end and substitute fear for a relaxation technique
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What is the flooding technique?
Client imagines most fearful situation they can think of and are trained to relax while imagining them.
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What are two new ideas for managing the fearful client?
Weighted blanket Vitual reality
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What are the guidelines for providing care for the fearful client?
1. Avoid inflicting pain if possible 2. Accidental pain should be identified and cause should be stopped 3. Warnings of pain should be given 4. Use gentle terminology 5. Be truthful 6. Go slowly 7. Give praise 8. Keep a quiet environment
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What are a type of mental illnesses characterized by severe worry and nervousness that inferes with a person's life?
Anxiety disorders
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How many Canadians are affected by anxiety disorders?
4.5 - 15.3%
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What are the medication choices for anxiety disorders?
SSRI's Tricyclic Antidepressants Benzodiazepines Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors

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