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What information can be obtained from a patient's dental history?
The patient's dental awareness, likelihood of raising it, clues about the presenting complaint, motivation, attendance patterns, changes in general dental practitioner, recent dental treatments, oral hygiene habits, gingival condition, temporomandibular joint pathology, teeth grinding or nail biting.
How can dental history help in diagnosing the presenting complaint?
The dental history may provide clues about the nature of the presenting complaint, such as recent root canal treatment.
What are some general questions that can be asked to assess a patient's dental history?
How often do you go to the dentist? When did you last see a dentist and what did they do? How often do you brush your teeth and for how long? Do you use mouthwash, floss, or interdental brushes? Have you ever had any pain or clicking from your jaw joints? Are you aware that you grind your teeth or bite your nails?
What does a patient's dental history reveal about their motivation and likely attendance patterns?
A patient's dental history can provide information about their motivation to seek dental care and their likely attendance patterns.
Why is it important not to ignore a patient's dental history?
Ignoring a patient's dental history may cause valuable clues about the presenting complaint to be missed.
Test your knowledge on dental history and its importance in assessing a patient's dental awareness and potential complaints. This quiz will cover general questions such as dental visits frequency and its impact on motivation and attendance patterns. Don't ignore the clues provided by a patient's dental history!
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