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On your new patient you are using the light, explorers and r…

On your new patient you are using the light, explorers and radiographic images to determine where there are restorations, check the restorations for areas of decay and to determine where there is calculus to remove.  On tooth #30 there is an area where there is a gap between the tooth and the amalgam that you can stick the explorer into.  On tooth #18, there is excessive amalgam material that extends into the proximal embrasure space.  You feel vibrations that indicate that there is calculus on many of proximal surfaces, you estimate about 25% of the surfaces total.  One of the patient’s chief complaints for today is that his bridge fell out and he brought it with him in hopes it could be re-cemented. QUESTION: What type of direct restorations are these for you to chart on his odontogram?

You are seeing a new patient.  Through the dental history yo…

You are seeing a new patient.  Through the dental history you determine that they have a broken tooth, would like to get established as a patient and have a 7/10 fear of the dentist.  When completing their medical history they report hypertension, type II diabetes and anxiety, all of which they take medications for.  They report their latest diabetes numbers from 6 months ago as 9.2 and 180.  They indicate that they are overdue for their medical visit and blood test.  The vital signs you get are BP: 186/102, Pulse: 102 and Respiration: 18.    QUESTION: Which ASA classification would be given for the patient today?

You are living in the midst of World War 1. You are a telegr…

You are living in the midst of World War 1. You are a telegraph operator. Suddenly, you get a coded message from Germany asking your country to attack the United States! They promise aid if you will comply with their request.  Which country do you most likely live in?