Theory II

a measure of ability to carry out the basic tasks needed for self care

a measure of the ability to perform more of the complex tasks necessary to function in our society; tasks that require a comination of physical and cognitive ablitity

patient education and oral hygiene instruction that anticipate potential oral and systemic health problems associated with risk factors identified during patient assessment

american society of anesthesiologists; originally developed the ____ classification to determine modifications necessary to provide general anesthetic to patients during surgical procedures

the critical analysis and evealuation or judgement of a particular condition, situation or other subject of appraisal

the patient's concern as stated during the initial health history preparation; may be the reason for seeking professional care; such as pain or discomfort may require emergency dental diagnosis

initial therapy and continued periodontal maintenance provided as the therapeutic end point in cases where the severity and extent of the disease or the age and health of the patient preclude optimal results of periodontal therapy

complete care; end point at which all tretment required at the time has been completed

to identify or recognize a disease or problem

a statement of the problem; a concise technical description of the cause, natur or maifestations of a condition, situation or problem, identification of a disease or deviation from normal condition by recognition of characteristic signs and symptoms

identificaiton of an existing or potential oral health problem that a dentaly hygienist is qualified and licensed to treat

identification of which one of several diseases or conditions may be producing the symptoms

providing oral care based on relevant scientifically sound research

OSCAR

Developed by the American Acadmey of Oral Medicine to provide a convenient, systematic approach to identifying dental, medical/pharmacologic, functional, ehtical, and fiscal factors that meed to be evaluated and weighed when planning treatment for geriatrci individulas or those with disabilities

prediction of outcome; forecast of the probable course and outcome of a disease and the prospects of recovery as expected by the nature of a specific condition and the symptoms of the case

a judgment regarding the results expected to be achieved from oral treatment provided by a dentaly hygienist

an attribute or exposure that increases the probability of disease, such as an aspect of personal behavior environmental exposure, or an inherited characteristic associated with health realated conditions

a determinant that can be modified by intervention, thereby reducing the probability of disease