History Taking
The First Step in Dental Diagnosis
The First Step in Dental Diagnosis History taking is the structured conversation between the dentist and the patient. It helps identify the patient&rs...
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Clinical Examination
Turning Symptoms Into Findings
Turning Symptoms Into Findings Clinical examination is the structured assessment of the patient’s face, oral cavity, teeth, periodontal tissues,...
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Special Tests
Supporting Dental Diagnosis With Evidence
Supporting Dental Diagnosis With Evidence Special tests are additional clinical procedures used when history and routine examination are not enough to...
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Differential Diagnosis
Comparing Possibilities Before Treating
Comparing Possibilities Before Treating Differential diagnosis is the process of comparing possible causes of a patient’s signs and symptoms bef...
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Radiographic Assessment
Reading Dental Images Clinically
Reading Dental Images Clinically Radiographic assessment is the clinical process of evaluating dental images to support diagnosis, treatment planning,...
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Clinical Documentation
Recording Dental Care Clearly and Safely
Recording Dental Care Clearly and Safely Clinical documentation is the written record of what the dentist found, decided, explained, and performed dur...
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