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2.5 Oral Assessment

Protocol: The learner must successfully demonstrate an accurate and complete oral assessment to be completed on a fellow student.

Student completed procedure protocol accurately Successful (S)
Student did not complete procedure protocol accurately Unsuccessful (U)

Procedure Protocol

Complete armamentarium assembled

Greet and seat the patient

Procedure explained to the patient

Position the dental equipment to facilitate treatment and ergonomics

Patient checked for symmetry /external tissue changes

Perform a TMJ observation

Examine the lips, vestibular area, frenums, and buccal mucosa

Examine hard palate

Examine the floor of the mouth

Examine salivary glands

Inspect the tongue and gently move it

Examine gingival tissues

Observe the quantity and consistency of saliva flow

Soft tissue findings documented

Examine for teeth present and existing restorations

Examine for indications of oral habits

Hard tissue findings documented

Charted procedure in patient chart

Dismiss patient

Completed in less than 30 minutes

Safety measures followed

Infection control protocols followed

Demonstrates professionalism and appropriate communication skills

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