Sandra, aged 52, lost a front tooth due to a cycling accident in her teens and has worn a removable denture to replace the tooth since then. Recently, she received a small sum as an inheritance and is interested in having non-removable dental bridge done so that she does not have to worry about managing the denture. Which of the following health professionals would be the most appropriate for her to contact in the first instance and why? Group of answer choices Dental hygienists because they can offer more flexibility with prioritising the fitting of the dental bridge to suit the patient’s availability. Prosthodontists because they have been trained to provide patients with non-removable oral prostheses. Dental prosthetists because they can consult directly with patients to design and fit non-removable prostheses. Dental technicians because they can assess if it is suitable for Sandra to have a dental bridge as a replacement for her removable dentures.

Which one of the following statements is true of a dental technician? Group of answer choices They only work collaboratively with dentists in private practice, constructing appliances for patients. Their practice is mainly focused on aesthetics, matching colours of dentures to existing teeth. They primarily work on moulds and casts, so effective communication is not a relevant skill for them. They work collaboratively with dentists and dental prosthetists to provide prosthetic services.

Peter has a really terrible toothache and decides to go and see Marge, his dentist. Marge recommends Peter has all his back teeth removed and a partial denture put in. This procedure would be very expensive and Peter is unsure what to do. Which of the following statements are true: This is an example of a Lemons Market as Marge is trying to pass off a lower quality product as the best one for Peter. Peter should go to every other dentist in his area to gain other opinions before he makes the decision. Peter will receive the optimal dental care due to Marge being an expert and possessing more information than Peter. The above situation constitutes a form of market failure since Peter is not fully informed and has limited access to information in making a decision.

briefly describe the various regulatory bodies and professional associations for dental practitioners, including OHTs and different members of the dental healthcare team, in the primary healthcare system

Physicians and dentists who have never been sued are observed to spend more time with patients, use more humor, and solicit patients' participation more often than doctors who have been sued.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

describe the various members of the dental team