Systemic Health Conditions

Posted: January 16th, 2014

1. Briefly describe the identified health condition or state giving a few details on the cause and major signs and symptoms, if applicable.

2. Briefly describe how your clients oral health may be impacted by the condition or be considered a risk factor.

3. Describe how you might change your practice of dental hygiene to adapt to your clients specific needs. Explain why.

4.Describe how you would educate your client about how their condition is impacting their oral health, and how they might adapt their self-care (whether oral or otherwise) to minimize or reduce the impact of their condition on their oral health. Explain your answer.

Respiratory System:
1. your client is a 7 yr old girl who arrives for her scheduled appointment presenting upper and lower respiratory signs and symptoms consistent with an influenza infection.

2. Environmental conditions play a significant role in your overall health. The health of your respiratory system is particulrly affected by the conditions in your home, your car, at your workplace ect…especially with regard to bronchitis. This condition may be caused by a bacterial or viral infection. It may also be the result of poor air quality. for this scenario, consider the many factors that may contribute to poor air quality encountered by dental hygienists on a daily basis.