DEA 263 - Dental Science II

1. Assess the critical detail of the medical/dental history
   1. Review the patient’s history before examination
   2. Given compromised patient histories, discuss proper dental servic­es
   3. Review the importance of notifying patient of any possible interaction
2. Coordinate the components of an office routine during an emergency
   1. Discuss the categories of emergencies that might be encountered in the dental office
   2. Describe the basic staff qualifications for managing medical emer­gencies
3. Interpret common medical emergency system in a dental office
   1. Show types of supplies that might be found in minimal emergencies kit (systems).
   2. Identify/list basic steps to be taken until help arrives
   3. Demonstrate operation of oxygen/nitrous oxide equipment
4. Inspect the drug categories
   1. Differentiate between brand names and generic names of drugs
   2. List abused drugs (51 abused drugs) and state why each is a con­cern to the dental practice
   3. List sources of accurate drug information
   4. Describe parts of a prescription
   5. Describe and discuss how to take or update a drug and allergy history
5. Identify the classification of drug/action
   1. Investigate the different categories of drugs and when and how each should be administered
   2. Outline how each drug would be used in dental treatment
   3. Define and discuss drug interaction, reaction and effects
6. Investigate the ethical and legal responsibilities of dental staff in an emer­gency
   1. Examine the rights of the patient who is receiving dental treatment
   2. Analyze privileged information
   3. Discuss importance of confidentiality in dental office
7. Appraise the nutritional concept
   1. Assess the six groups of essential nutrients, their function and sources
   2. Interpret nutrition and the effects of good nutrition
   3. Define Rx terms
   4. Explain how to read a food label
   5. Describe the food exchange system
   6. Identify health risks related to diet
   7. Explain the effects of medicine and drugs on nutrition
   8. Explain energy balance and how it relates to weight gain and loss
   9. List major function, food sources, and calories provided per gram for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
   10. List water-soluble vitamins, their functions and food sources
   11. List fat soluble vitamins, their function and food sources
8. Compile criteria for successful nutrition counseling
   1. Relate the five influences of food habit
   2. Explain the five steps involved in modification of food habit
   3. Discuss dietary management of patients with special needs
   4. Explain the good guide pyramid
9. Evaluate a seven day diet history
   1. Compile a daily diet for one week
   2. Interpret the week’s diet according to basic food groups
   3. Summarize the diet as to changes that would be needed