APPENDIX B
PATIENT EDUCATION:
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF APPOINTMENTS
A. FIRST APPOINTMENT
1.
Record patient history.
2.
Discuss relationship of dental plaque to dental disease.
3.
Determine bleeding index and plaque index (record).
4.
Discuss importance of plaque control (after disclosing patient).
5.
Demonstrate correct brushing and flossing techniques.
6.
Inform patient that mouth will be sore for several days.
7.
Have patient demonstrate flossing.
8.
Discuss problem areas.
9.
Recommend appropriate adjuncts.
10. Recommended specific home-care therapy.
B. SECOND APPOINTMENT
1.
Determine bleeding index and plaque index (record).
a.
Discuss progress.
b.
Encourage patient.
2.
Disclose patient.
3.
Evaluate patient's brushing and flossing techniques.
4.
Discuss problem areas.
5.
Record appropriate comments.
6.
Dismiss patient.
C. THIRD APPOINTMENT
1.
Determine bleeding index.
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