36 Questions
What is malpractice?
Improper or negligent treatment that results in injury or damage
What is the potential impact of oral infection, specifically periodontitis, on systemic diseases?
It may cause them to worsen
What is the possible impact of periodontal infection on the health of patients with chronic conditions?
Negative impact
What is negligence?
A failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid injuring others
What is the relationship between oral infection and systemic diseases?
Association
What is the relationship between association and causation?
Association does not necessarily mean causation
What is Standard of Care in dental health care?
A requirement for dental health care providers to exercise the same degree of skill and care as a prudent dental health care provider
What is the relationship between periodontitis and adverse pregnancy outcomes?
Association
Can causality be established between periodontitis and systemic disease?
No, it is not possible
What are intentional torts?
Actions designed to injure another person or their property
What increased risk does periodontitis impart for future disease?
Cardiovascular disease
What is the effect of periodontitis on glycemic control in individuals with diabetes?
Negative effect
What adverse outcomes have been associated with periodontitis during pregnancy?
Preterm birth and low birth weight
What is the effect of periodontal therapy on insulin sensitivity and glycemic control?
Positive effect
What is upcoding?
Unethical and dishonest practice
What is the dental chart?
A legal document used in dental offices
How should dental team members plan periodontal therapy for pregnant patients?
They should inquire about pregnancy status and plan therapy accordingly
What is the relationship between poor oral hygiene and oral pathogens?
Association
What is the relationship between oral bacteria and lung infections?
Direct causation
What adverse effect does periodontitis have on glycemic control in individuals with diabetes?
It worsens glycemic control
What is the purpose of thorough chart entries?
To provide valuable information for the next clinician treating the patient
What is the current evidence for the association between periodontal disease and COPD?
No evidence
Why is adding entries to a patient chart after the fact fraudulent?
It is unethical and dishonest
What potential benefit may result from periodontal therapy for individuals with diabetes?
Improved insulin sensitivity and glycemic control
What is the current evidence for the association between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis?
No evidence
What is needed to establish the association between chronic conditions and periodontitis?
Longitudinal clinical studies
What is forensic ink dating analysis used for?
To determine the date ink was used on a document
What are computer-based dental records?
Challenges and opportunities for dental offices
What should patients with chronic conditions be informed of regarding periodontal infection?
It may worsen their health
What is the current evidence for the association between periodontal disease and cognitive impairment?
No evidence
How can poor oral hygiene potentially impact the oral mucosal surface?
It can increase levels of oral pathogens and proteolytic enzymes, which can alter the surface and damage the salivary pellicle
Why is data backup necessary for computer-based patient records?
To prevent loss of patient data in case of system failure
What is the relationship between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease?
Association
What is D4910?
A periodontal maintenance code
Is there evidence of an association between periodontal disease and cognitive impairment?
There is insufficient evidence to support an association
Who should inquire about pregnancy status and plan periodontal therapy accordingly?
The dental team members
Study Notes
- Oral infection, especially periodontitis, may alter the course of systemic diseases.
- Association does not necessarily mean causation.
- It is not possible to establish causality between periodontitis and systemic disease.
- Periodontitis imparts increased risk for future cardiovascular disease.
- Adverse pregnancy outcomes have been associated with periodontitis.
- Dental team members should inquire about pregnancy status and plan periodontal therapy accordingly.
- Periodontitis is associated with adverse effects on glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.
- Periodontal therapy may result in improved insulin sensitivity and glycemic control.
- There is a need for longitudinal clinical studies to establish the association between chronic conditions and periodontitis.
- Patients with chronic conditions should be informed of the possible impact of periodontal infection on their health.
- Periodontitis may be linked to certain systemic conditions, but no causal relationships have been established.
- Oral bacteria can be aspirated into the lungs, causing infections in immunocompromised individuals.
- Poor oral hygiene can increase levels of oral pathogens and proteolytic enzymes, which can alter the oral mucosal surface and damage the salivary pellicle.
- There is currently insufficient evidence for an association between periodontal disease and COPD, rheumatoid arthritis, and cognitive impairment.
- There is evidence of an association between periodontitis and chronic kidney disease, obesity, and oral/oropharyngeal cancer.
- Studies of the role of periodontitis in chronic kidney disease are challenging due to the complex pathogenesis of the latter.
- Overweight/obese individuals are more likely to suffer from periodontitis compared to normal weight individuals.
- There is little evidence to support an association between metabolic syndrome and periodontitis.
- The strong increased risk of diabetes for individuals with metabolic syndrome further confuses any association with periodontitis.
- Patients with periodontitis are increasingly aware of research into possible links with systemic diseases.
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