Week 3: Dental Conditions and Procedures
Your Module 1 assignment will have you explore a dental condition or procedure commonly found within the dental office. Your instructor will compile your class slides into a PowerPoint presentation and post it in eConestoga for you to review.
Dental Conditions
Understanding dental conditions will help you to be able to triage client concerns.
- Conditions and disorders of the oral cavity:
- oral cancer and leukoplakia
- HSV 1 and canker sores
- cysts
- cleft lip and cleft palate
- developmental jaw disorders (micrognathia, macroghathia)
- Conditions and disorders of the teeth/periodontal tissues:
- plaque and gingivitis
- dental caries
- TMJ and bruxism
- impaction
- supernumerary teeth
- anodontia
- dry socket
- tetracycline staining
- periodontitis, periodontal abscess and periapical abscess
- hyperemia and pulpitis
Dental Procedures
Treatments and procedures are grouped into categories and assigned fee codes.
- 00000-09999 Diagnostic:
- examination & oral cancer screening
- x-rays (bitewing, periapical, panoramic)
- 10000-19999 Preventative:
- fluoride treatments and sealants
- cleaning, prophylaxis, scaling, and polishing
- night guards and space maintainers
- 20000-29999 Restorative:
- fillings, repairs, and bonding
- inlays, onlays and crowns
- veneers, and tooth whitening
- 30000-39999 Endodontic:
- root canal
- pulpotomy
- pulpectomy
- 40000-49999 Periodontic:
- root planning
- gum surgery, soft tissue grafting
- 50000-59999 Prosthodontic – Removable:
- dentures, partial or full
- 60000-69999 Prosthodontic – Fixed:
- bridges
- 70000-79999 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical:
- extractions, impactions, tumours, and cysts
- dental implants
- TMJ surgery
- 80000-89999 Orthodontic:
- Braces
- Thumb crib
- 90000-99999 Adjunctive:
- medications, anesthesia, bleaching, lab services
References
Baillargeon, S. (2008). Dental office administration. Thomson Nelson.
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (2016). Healthy Smiles Ontario schedule of dental services and fees for dentist providers [opens PDF]. https://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/programs/dental/docs/HSO_Schedule_of_Dental_Services_and_Fees-Dentist_Providers_en.pdf
