Managing Dental Emergencies (DFTOX221026)

Recommended to all

To improve the confidence of FDs in understanding the definitions and implications of different types of adult dental trauma

To improve the confidence of FDs in discussing options for management of adult dental trauma, with patients

To improve the competence of FDs in planning the management of adult dental trauma

Clinical 1.01

Obtain, interpret and record an accurate history that incorporates appropriate dental, medical (including medication history and allergies), social and demographical, cultural, nutritional, psychological and genetic factors.

Clinical 1.02

Perform a comprehensive oral health assessment for urgent care assessment of the patient, and identify the symptoms, principal complaint and any relevant history.

Clinical 1.10

Prescribe an appropriate and risk assessed radiographic imaging examination that meets the diagnostic needs of the patient, in line with current national guidance.

Clinical 1.12

Generate a differential diagnosis and treatment/ management plan based on evidence from an oral health assessment/ urgent care assessment and risk screening, through the correct interpretation of clinical findings.

Clinical 2.10

Monitors therapeutic outcomes and ensures that appropriate follow-up care is arranged. Recognises changes in the clinical picture and reviews diagnoses and management plans regularly.

Clinical 2.12

Is able to present to the patient a complete range of treatment options, explaining risks, benefits and costs.

Clinical 3.2

Perform preventive and restorative treatment procedures that will conserve the tooth structure, prevent hard and soft tissue disease and promote hard and soft tissue health.

Clinical 4.3

Diagnose and effectively manage common dental emergencies (and pain), including those resulting from treatment complications or failures, infection, allergic response or trauma (including avulsed teeth).

Clinical 8.01

Diagnose and treat localised odontogenic infections; diagnose, treat and refer post-operative surgical complications, and diagnose and refer major odontogenic infections with the appropriate degree of urgency.

Clinical 8.5

Assess the need for, prescribe and where appropriate administer pharmacotherapeutic agents in the safe treatment of all dental patients.

Clinical 10.2

Evaluate the restorative prognosis for individual teeth and relate this to the overall treatment plan and patient's aims and expectations.

Communication 12.01

Increase patients' awareness and understanding of treatment options and procedures by careful explanation and the use of effective communication skills.

Communication 12.03

Present questions and information to the patient (or carer) in a clear, concise and understandable manner.

Professionalism 15.02

Adheres to appropriate guidelines, and has knowledge of relevant standards and recommendations.

Professionalism 16.01

Provides high quality, compassionate care for all patients, and always puts patients' safety first.

Professionalism 17.05

The ability to critically evaluate published research and integrate this information to improve the quality of care for the patient.

Management & Leadership 19.11

The use of research data and evidence-based knowledge in his/ her approach to clinical practice.