oral history and risk assesment

when should you provide education and feedback

after all info is collected

avoids unnecessary dental issues before they occur

risk assesment

the main reason for the patient's visit

chief complaint

behavior or attribute that has a direct causal effect on the onset or progression, or both, of the disease.

risk factor

those that can not be changed (pt cant do themselves, doesn't mean it cant be changed tho)

non modifiable risk factor

those that can be changed

modifiable risk factor

biologically relationship, but research has only showan association (could be a risk but no gaurentee)

risk indicator

no causal or biological relationship with oral disease but has been associated with populations that have the disease.

risk marker

ex of modifiable risk factors

smoking
oral care
diet
alcohol
obesity

ex of nonmodifiable risk factors

presence of MOs
ortho
malocclusion
age
genetics

risk variances are

age
race
sex
genetic
socioeconomic status

who is at greatest risk for all oral diseases

men