template on the pediatric patient.

Submit a 2-4 page template on the pediatric patient. The document attached should be downloaded and saved (see below) to your computer. Fill in all appropriate sections and include 2 references (see below) or sources for your information.

The file name should be created like this: DH 113-B, JSmith-pedo (your report needs your first initial and last name embedded in the name of the file)

The Wilkins text has excellent general information about each patient type however the template requires details about each heading area. Students should plan on 4-5 sentences per heading. Students will include at least two peer-reviewed references; typically these are journals and not websites (in addition to your required texts) in APA format, for this assignment.

CHILD SPECIAL PATIENT REPORT TEMPLATE

Caries risk (what increases/decreases, sugar level IN milligrams of typical food):

• ECC/rampant decay (how does this affect future dentition and dental fear)
• Bottle-feeding with sugary drinks (in the past or current)
• Sport drinks/juice/soda in weekly diet
• Fluoride supplements (past or current, suggested by pediatric dentists?):

Growth & development:

• Eruption patterns (what are a few key factors before year 3 and through year 8?)
• OHI – interdental cleaning/TB techniques/manual dexterity challenges
• Referral to orthodontist due to occlusion/crowding (why & when)
• Sport guards (need for, how supplied)

Typical schedules:

• Hobbies, sports, after school activities
• Religious involvement, personal interests, peer pressure results

Access to dental care:

• Family knowledge/history of dentistry
• Past experience with dental care (very little or sufficient)

Bullying and effects on psychological development:

• Anorexia, bulimia
• Family stress, divorce

Mandatory reporter/abuse signs and symptoms:

• DH role

Key approaches to discuss:

• Speak directly to child (why)

• Alleviate fears through what behaviors?

• Positive reinforcement (give 2 examples)

• Communication with appropriate words (child-like understanding)

References

Textbook:

Wilkins, E. (2016). Clinical practice of the dental hygienist. 12th edition, Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA.

include pages used:

Journal Articles (2 required):