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Dental Hygiene Patient Records and Instrumentation, Study Guides, Projects, Research of Dentistry

This comprehensive overview covers key aspects of dental hygiene patient records and instrumentation. It addresses the importance of patient records, their components, various record forms, privacy policies, and quality assurance. The document also explores different dental hygiene instruments, their parts, and uses, emphasizing proper ergonomics and body mechanics. This resource provides valuable insights for dental hygiene students and professionals, addressing both theoretical and practical aspects of patient record management and instrumentation.

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2023/2024

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Download Dental Hygiene Patient Records and Instrumentation and more Study Guides, Projects, Research Dentistry in PDF only on Docsity! 1 / Intro to dental hygiene 2 Test 3 Study set 1.What is the Patient record?: Is the most important document confidential should always be available for reference organized in a certain format to allow for most efficient use for dental team 2.A.D.P.I.E.D: Assessment DH Diagnosis Planning Implementati on Evaluation Documentati on 3. Information gathering forms/data: This should be done by the patient before any treatment is provided it includes: patient registration forms medical/dental health history 2 / forms HIPPA forms medical alert information insurance information consent forms verification of accuracy 4.Diagnostic information gathering forms: is done by a dentist or dental hygienist Includes: Physical examination forms radiographic examination clinical examination 5.What does assessment mean?: process of collecting data and then evaluatating or drawing conclusions from findings 6.What is a permanent record?: It is a legal document that is used as: evidence in legal settlements/lawsuits reference tool in forensic cases reference for third 5 / procedures performed 17.progress/history notes: treatment is recorded in this section of the patient record every entry should be made as if it will be used/seen in court if writing on paper, the ink should always be black, and corrections are made by making a single line on the mistake 18.what should be included in the progress/history notes: tooth number ( if needed), date, all services and treatment, and signature 19.What should always be documented: missed appointments telephone conversations prescriptions difficulties during treatment contact with insurance companies 20.Patient Information: name, date of birth, residence, phone number, employ- ment, spouses information 21.Insurance Information: employee name and date of birth, employer name, address, and number, carrier and policy number 22.who is the responsible party?: the person responsible for payment 6 / 23.Body Mechanics: studies muscular actions and functions in the maintenance of the posture of the body 24.Ergonomics: Study of human performance and workforce designed to maxi- mize health, comfort, and efficiency 25.Neutral working position: the position of the body in which the normal curva- tures of the spine are maintained and the muscles and joints are naturally aligned 26.What is the ideal working distance between the patient and dental hygien- ist: 15 to 22 inches, should be maintained in a neutral position 27.Examination Instruments: Explorer and mirror 28.Periodontal examination instruments: Probe and mirror 29.debridement instruments: Scalers and curettes 30.Other types of instruments: cotton pliers and hand-pieces 31.what are most instruments made from?: stainless steel, plastic, carbon steel 32.Handle shapes: round or hexagonal 33.handle patterns: smooth or grooved 34.what is the shank?: The part that attaches to the working end of the handle may be flexible to some degree or contain angles 7 / thickness varies 35.whats the working end?: The end of the instrument that has a specific function 36.what are instrument parts for mirror?: shank, mirror end, and handle 37.Indirect vision ( uses of mirror): sees areas of the mouth that are not directly visible 38.retraction ( Uses of mirror): keeping the tongue or cheek out of the way 39.light reflection ( uses of mirror): directs light into oral cavity 40.Tissue protection ( uses of mirror): protects soft tissues from damage during procedures 41.parts of explorer: shank, working end, handle 42.Uses of explorer: detects caries, examines restorations, assesses plaque and calculus 43.Probe parts: handle, shank, and measurement end 44.Uses for probe: sulcus pocket depth reading, gingival exam readings, oral and skin pathology Looking for bleeding 45.Ultrasonic scaler: Device used for rapid calculus removal; it