ORAL MEDICINE Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

According to AHA, what is considered the normal blood pressure reading? correct answers Less and 120 and less than 80 According to AHA, what is considered elevated Bp? correct answers 120-129 and less than 80 According to AHA, what is considered hypertension stage I? correct answers 130-139 and 80-89 According to AHA, what is considered hypertension stage II? correct answers 140 or higher and greater than 90 How long should a patient rest before BP is taken? correct answers 5 minutes...

Oral Medicine (NDEB of Can) Questions With 100% Accurate Answers According to AHA, what is considered the normal blood pressure reading? - ANS-Less and 120 and less than 80 According to AHA, what is considered elevated Bp? - ANS-120-129 and less than 80 According to AHA, what is considered hypertension stage I? - ANS-130-139 and 80-89 According to AHA, what is considered hypertension stage II? - ANS-140 or higher and greater than 90 How long should a patient rest before BP is taken? - ANS...

The oral cavity may serve as A. A source of inflammation or infection that affects overall health B. The first place that symptoms of systemic diseases manifest C. A convenient location in which to perform diagnostic testing D. All of the above ANS D Which of the following is considered a recognized dental specialty? A. Cosmetic dentistry B. Sedation dentistry C. Orthodontics D. Geriatric dental care ANS C Which of the following options exist for expanding dental practice and incor...

When taking blood pressure, the exhaust valve should be released at a rate of: ANSWER 2-3mm Hg per second A normal adult respiration rate is: ANSWER 10-20 breaths per minute The appearance of free gingiva is: ANSWER Stippled The depth of a normal gingiva sulcus is: ANSWER 2-3mm Before pulp testing, the teeth should be: ANSWER Dried What are the benefits of a correctly placed rubber dam? ANSWER Increased efficiency of the dental team, driest operating field possible, and soft tis...

atom made up of neutrons, protons, and electrons molecules groups of 2 or more atoms joined via chemical bonds. chemical bonds are due to electron interactions. electronegativity defines the ability of an atom to attract electrons. intramolecular bonds ionic and covalent bonds intermolecular bonds hydrogen bonds ionic bond complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another. electronegativity of atoms are very different. ex) NaCl covalent bond electrons are shared between at...

Shepherds Hook Explorer ANS, To examine teeth for decay, calculus and furcations Pigtail Explorer ANS, To examine teeth for decay, calculus, and furcations Bite Block/ Mouth Proo ANS, hold patient's mouth open High Volume Evacuator (HVE) ANS, Sucks up fluid and debris Saliva Ejector ANS, Removes fluid from oral cavity Air/Water Syringe Tip ANS, rinse and dry specific areas Articulating Paper Holder ANS, holds articulating paper Color Code Rings ANS, Separates instruments for room...

What appeals to you most about working in the field of dentistry? ANS, -health field because I love people and science, especially anatomy -ability to build relationships with my patients, change perceptions about oral health, educate others, influence policy as an expert in the field -ability to work with my hands, like an art in that way. Kind of like how I love piano What is your plan if you are not accepted into our college of dentistry this year? ANS, setbacks. Use your answer to dem...

Do not allow ___ to dry out when removed from the mouth, such as during the prophy, as they will __. ANSWER Acrylics; warp Acrylic materials are used to construct: ANSWER -Removable prosthesis -Full and partial dentures -Temporary crowns -Custom trays Acrylic resins ANSWER -Hard, brittle, glassy polymers -Commercial plastic is called Plexiglass Acrylic resins set via ___ ___, just as dental composites do. ANSWER Addition polymerization Handling of acrylic devices ANSWE

what are the 3 functions of a medical interview? 1. building a relationship 2. assessing and understanding the patients problems 3. collaborating for management what are primary methods for obtaining a medical history? what are the pros and cons? questionnaires, forms, patient interviews pros: saves time, no special skills required, standardized cons: misinterpretations, important findings missed what is the secondary method for obtaining a medical history? requesting information from...