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Patient Specific Dental Hygiene Care Plan
Patient Specific Dental Hygiene Care Plan
Assessment Findings
Last dental visit for a cleaning was Jan. 2015 ------------------- Undiagnosed health conditions such as periodontal disease,
calculus buildup, caries, infections, oral cancer
Last x-rays were Jan. 2015 -------------------------------------------- Undiagnosed health conditions such as periodontal disease,
infections, cysts, caries
Gums bleed when brushing/flossing ------------------------------ Gingivitis, infection, high bacteria count, periodontal disease,
interproximal caries
Teeth sensitive to hot, cold, sweets and pressure ------------- Caries, plaque buildup, recession, gingivitis
Clenches and grinds throughout the day ------------------------- Malocclusion, fractured/broken teeth, tooth pain, TMJ pain,
headaches
Patient states they had a possible cavity from the last dental
checkup -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bacterial infection, further advancement of current decay,
tooth loss, pain
Patient has decreased salivary flow from medication -------- Xerostomia, caries, high bacteria count
Patient drinks 1 sugar containing drink a day ------------------- Caries, demineralization
Problem Etiology
Periodontal Case Type 1 – Gingivitis ------------------------------ Plaque buildup, calculus, poor brushing and flossing habits,
infrequent dental visits, high bacteria count
Impacted 3rd molars ---------------------------------------------------- Impacted wisdom teeth can cause decay, it can worsen
gingivitis due to deep pocket depths and it can increase the
bacteria count in the mouth
Infrequent dental visits ---------------------------------------------- Uneducated about the importance for regular 4-6 month recall
Planned Interventions
Scaling – hard deposit Plaque/brushing ------------------------------- Define plaque and use flipbook page on plaque
removal to teach the patient how plaque is contributing
to their gingivitis and calculus build up. Discuss
Polishing – soft deposit their plaque score, teach and show the patient
removal ways to reduce the plaque score by their next
visit. Teach Bass Method of brushing and have
Fluoride application the patient demonstrate in the mirror what they
have learned from the session.
Gingivitis/Flossing --------------------------------- Define gingivitis by using the flipbook page on
gingivitis to teach the patient how to halt it and
prevent the progression. Patient also needs to be
aware of how to properly floss around impacted,
partially erupted wisdom teeth and lingual
retainer. Use flipbook pages over brushing and
flossing to teach the patient effective techniques
to clean their teeth. Watch the patient
demonstrate these techniques in the mirror and
make any changes if necessary.
Appointment Plan
Appt # Plan for Treatment Plan for Education, Counseling or Oral Hygiene Instruction
Medical and dental history with vital signs Define plaque and use flipbook page on plaque to teach the
1 Screening patient how plaque is contributing to their gingivitis and
Intra oral and extra oral exams teeth that could have potential caries.
Start Periodontal assessment Discuss their plaque score, teach and show the patient ways
to reduce the plaque score by the next visit.
Teach Bass method of brushing and have patient
demonstrate in the mirror what they have learned in the
session.
Plan next appointment.
Medical and dental history with vital signs Start the session by having the patient define plaque and
2 Finished periodontal assessment review the brushing method they learned from the previous
Plaque and bleeding scores session. Ask patient how they are doing with the Bass
Dental Charting method of brushing and have them demonstrate in the
Informed Consent mirror again. Make any changes if necessary and encourage
Patient Ed session 1 patient. Define and explain gingivitis using the flipbook
Started scaling LR Quad page. Teach the patient how to reverse their gingivitis with
the proper flossing technique. Have patient practice and
demonstrate in the mirror.
x Plan next appointment.
Medical and dental history with vital signs Start the session by having the patient define plaque and
3 Check plaque and bleeding score review the brushing an flossing techniques learned from the
Finished scaling LR quad previous sessions. Have them demonstrate the methods,
Started scaling LL and UL quads make any changes if necessary. Have patient define what
Patient Ed session 2 gingivitis is and how flossing is the only effective way in
removing gingivitis from the mouth.
Plan next appointment.
Medical and dental history with vital signs Start the session by having the patient demonstrate the Bass
4 Plaque and bleeding score method of brushing and flossing techniques learned from
Check pocket depths the last three sessions. Define and explain what caries are
Finished scaling LL and UL quads using the caries flipbook page. Use the patient x-rays to
Started and finished scaling UR quad show them where potential carious lesions could form. Talk
Polish to them about the importance of brushing and flossing
Floss properly and how to incorporate a fluoride mouth rinse into
Apply fluoride varnish their oral hygiene care routine.
Patient Ed session 3
Referrals: #14 O
Recall Interval: 4-6 months