第一章Intruction.ppt

1 Definition What is Pediatric Dentistry Definition An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs Who ? infants and children through adolescence including those with special health care needs What? provides both primary and comprehensive preventive oral health care provides both primary and comprehensive therapeutic oral health care 2 key elements “age-defined” “primary and comprehensive...care” infants and children through adolescence special health care needs age-defined Pediatric dentists are primary providers. There is no need for a referral of patients Pediatric dentists see patients at any age from birth up to their late teens Pediatric dentists have the training and experience to evaluate and treat patients being medically compromised. key elements “age-defined” “primary and comprehensive...care” infants and children through adolescence special health care needs 3 Structure of the dental consultation Greeting Preliminary chat Examination Preliminary explanation Business Health education Dismissal 3.1 Greeting 3.1.1 in a friendly way 3.1.2 by name Don’t proceed too quickly Begin with non-dental topics Ask an open qustion Listen to the answer 3.3 Examination Should be pain-free Should be adequate Should not be totally tooth-centered 3.4 Preliminary explanation The aim: to explain what the clinical or preventive objectives are In terms parents and children will understand. This is a vital part of any visit 3.5 Business 3.5.1 Remain in verbal contact 3.5.2 Check the patient not in pain a) Discuss what you are doing b) Use the patient’s name to show a personal interest c) Clarify misunderstandings 3.5.3 Summarize what has been done at the end 3.5.4 Offer aftercare advice 3.6 Health education Give advice on maintaining a healthy mouth T