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What is a key consideration when preparing a dental hygiene care plan?
What is a key consideration when preparing a dental hygiene care plan?
- Basing the plan on generalized treatment protocols.
- Focusing solely on restorative needs.
- Addressing the needs of the entire oral cavity. (correct)
- Ignoring the patient's individual health factors.
Which of the following best describes the integration aspect of a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan?
Which of the following best describes the integration aspect of a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan?
- Combining preventive, restorative, and surgical needs. (correct)
- Focusing exclusively on preventive measures.
- Treating only the immediate dental concerns.
- Prioritizing surgical interventions over preventive care.
Why is flexibility important in a dental hygiene care plan?
Why is flexibility important in a dental hygiene care plan?
- To accommodate changes in patient needs and clinical findings. (correct)
- To strictly adhere to the initial assessment data.
- To reduce the number of interventions and recommendations.
- To minimize the need for referrals to other healthcare providers.
Which element is fundamental to the periodontal/gingival health component of a dental hygiene care plan?
Which element is fundamental to the periodontal/gingival health component of a dental hygiene care plan?
What is the foundation of a dental caries control plan?
What is the foundation of a dental caries control plan?
Under the SOAP format for a written care plan, which category would 'periodontal diagnosis and status' fall into?
Under the SOAP format for a written care plan, which category would 'periodontal diagnosis and status' fall into?
Which of the following elements is considered part of the 'Assessment Findings and Risk Factors' in a dental hygiene care plan?
Which of the following elements is considered part of the 'Assessment Findings and Risk Factors' in a dental hygiene care plan?
In sequencing and prioritizing patient care, what is the significance of addressing etiologic and predisposing disease factors?
In sequencing and prioritizing patient care, what is the significance of addressing etiologic and predisposing disease factors?
Why is documenting informed refusal crucial in a patient's chart?
Why is documenting informed refusal crucial in a patient's chart?
What is the purpose of identifying 'Patient-Centered Oral Health Goals' in a written care plan?
What is the purpose of identifying 'Patient-Centered Oral Health Goals' in a written care plan?
What is the purpose of assessing whether previous treatment goals have been met?
What is the purpose of assessing whether previous treatment goals have been met?
For which part of the SOAP written care plan would 'Expected Outcomes' be placed?
For which part of the SOAP written care plan would 'Expected Outcomes' be placed?
Which factor is least likely to influence the oral environment?
Which factor is least likely to influence the oral environment?
What should a dental hygienist do if a patient declines a recommended procedure after being fully informed?
What should a dental hygienist do if a patient declines a recommended procedure after being fully informed?
Which of the following is MOST important when delivering an individualized patient care plan?
Which of the following is MOST important when delivering an individualized patient care plan?
Why is documenting informed refusal crucial in dental hygiene practice?
Why is documenting informed refusal crucial in dental hygiene practice?
While evaluating a patient's oral health, a dental hygienist notices several risk factors that may lead to periodontal disease. What is the MOST appropriate step in preparing a dental hygiene care plan?
While evaluating a patient's oral health, a dental hygienist notices several risk factors that may lead to periodontal disease. What is the MOST appropriate step in preparing a dental hygiene care plan?
A patient's care plan includes interventions for gingivitis and recommendations for caries prevention. Which element would ensure that these interventions align with what matters most to the patient?
A patient's care plan includes interventions for gingivitis and recommendations for caries prevention. Which element would ensure that these interventions align with what matters most to the patient?
How do 'Evaluation Methods' support the effectiveness of a dental hygiene care plan?
How do 'Evaluation Methods' support the effectiveness of a dental hygiene care plan?
What is the primary advantage of integrating evidence-based interventions into a patient's dental hygiene care plan?
What is the primary advantage of integrating evidence-based interventions into a patient's dental hygiene care plan?
Flashcards
Dental Hygiene Care Plan
Dental Hygiene Care Plan
A fundamental part of dental hygiene, considering oral cavity needs and influencing factors.
Periodontal/Gingival Health Plan
Periodontal/Gingival Health Plan
Aims to restore and maintain the health of periodontal tissues, focusing on their support and integrity.
Dental Caries Control Plan
Dental Caries Control Plan
Involves assessing caries risk and creating a tailored plan to manage and prevent tooth decay.
SOAP in Care Plans
SOAP in Care Plans
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Demographic Data
Demographic Data
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Assessment of ASA Classification
Assessment of ASA Classification
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Systemic Diseases and Conditions
Systemic Diseases and Conditions
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
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Informed Refusal
Informed Refusal
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Study Notes
- A dental hygiene care plan's preparation is based on assessment of oral environment influencing factors.
- An effective care plan integrates preventative, restorative, and surgical needs.
- Essential to dental hygiene, the care plan considers individual health needs and controls etiological factors.
Objectives of a Dental Hygiene Care Plan
- The care plan addresses needs identified from assessment, and also assesses patient needs based on history and clinical evaluations.
- Objectives include assessing previous treatment goal achievements, and incorporating referrals to health providers.
- The care plan is based on current scientific evidence, flexible, and realistic.
Parts of a Care Plan
- Periodontal/Gingival Health: To restore and maintain health of the periodontal tissues.
- Dental Caries Control: An individualized assessment of caries risk.
Components of a Written Care Plan (SOAP)
- SOAP includes: Demographic Data, Assessment Findings and Risk Factors, Periodontal Diagnosis and Status.
- Further components: Caries Risk Status, Diagnostic Statements, Patient-Centered Oral Health Goals.
- Appointment plan to cover Planned Interventions, Expected Outcomes, Evaluation Methods, and Re-evaluation.
Assessment Findings and Risk Factors Include:
- ASA classification
- Systemic diseases and conditions: current and past
- Medications
- Health behaviors
- Cultural factors
- Functional assessment
Sequencing and Prioritizing Patient Care Objectives
- Objectives: Provide evidence-based, individualized patient care.
- Eliminate or control etiologic and predisposing disease factors and prevent recurrence of disease.
- Eliminate the signs and symptoms of disease.
Informed Consent
- Diagnosis, Treatment, Alternatives, and Consequences.
Informed Refusal
- Informed Refusal needs to be documented in chart with signature.
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