SBH+Review

Page 1: Introduction

  • Title: SBH Review

  • Presented by: Erinne Kennedy

  • Institution: College of Dental Medicine, SAS City University, Kansas

  • Establishment Year: 1916

Page 2: Exam Topics Overview

  • Core Topics Covered:

    • Attitudes, Beliefs, Spirituality

    • Social Determinants of Health

    • Cultural Humility, Diversity

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Communication Types

    • Health Behavior Models

    • Health Equity

    • Health Literacy

    • Mental Health Disorders (MDD, GAD, PD, SP)

    • Suicide Assessment Best Practices

    • Additional Mental Health Conditions (OCD, PTSD, BP I and II, Schizophrenia)

Page 3: Mood Disorders (DSM-5-TR)

  • Major Depressive Disorder:

    • Defined by five or more depressive symptoms, including sad mood or loss of pleasure for at least 2 weeks.

  • Persistent Depressive Disorder:

    • Low mood with two other symptoms of depression most days for at least 2 years.

  • Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder:

    • Severe mood symptoms in the week before menstruation.

  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder:

    • Severe temper outbursts with persistent negative mood for over 1 year before age 10.

  • Bipolar I Disorder:

    • At least one lifetime manic episode.

  • Bipolar II Disorder:

    • At least one lifetime hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode.

  • Cyclothymia:

    • Recurrent mood changes (high to low) for at least 2 years without manic or depressive episodes.

Page 4: Studying Conditions

  • Dentistry Focus:

    • Evidence-Based Practices

  • Psychological Focus:

    • Symptoms

    • Signs

    • Definitions (DSM-5)

Page 5: Managing Dental Anxiety

  • Key Concepts:

    • Definitions of dental fear, anxiety, and phobia.

    • Techniques for managing dental fear:

      • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

      • Pharmacologic Management

      • Importance of Collaboration and Referrals

Page 6: Impact of Dental Anxiety

  • Consequences of Dental Anxiety:

    1. Patients may avoid or delay dental cleaning.

    2. Difficulties in treatment lead to increased time and stress.

    3. Overall poorer dental health outcomes for anxious patients.

Page 7: Understanding Anxiety, Fear, Phobia

  • Definitions:

    • Anxiety: Emotional state preceding a fearful encounter.

    • Fear: Actual response in a scary situation.

    • Phobia: Marked fear or avoidance that significantly interferes with functioning.

Page 8: Management Techniques

  • Essential Approach:

    • Manage both pain and anxiety/fear in dental settings.

Page 9: Nature of Dental Fear

  • Influencing Factors:

    • Direct negative dental experiences might occur, but perception of the dental environment is crucial.

    • Other contributors may include social evaluations and fear of germs, along with psychological conditions such as depression.

Page 10: Factors Contributing to Dental Fear

  • Elements of Fear:

    • Aversive Situations: Reclined seating, personal space invasion, and unpredictability can enhance fear response.

Page 11: Types of Dental Anxiety

  • The Seattle System:

    1. Fearful of Specific Situations:

    • Identify aspects of dentistry they fear, like injections or drills.

    1. Fearful of Medical Situations:

    • Worry about inducing medical emergency or allergic reactions.

Page 12: Generalized Anxiety and Distrust

  • Types of Patients:3. Generalized Anxiety:

    • Patient is unaware of why they are anxious in dental settings.

    1. Distrustful Patients:

    • Show skepticism and can be combative regarding care.

Page 13: Treatment Techniques for Anxiety

  • Gradual Exposure & Relaxation:

    • Focus on present, give positive feedback.

Page 14: Building Trust in Treatment

  • Methods to Establish Trust:

    • Provide information, request permission for each step of treatment, engage patient with a mirror for control.

Page 15: Measuring Dental Anxiety

  • Assessment Tools:

    • Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS):

      • Five items on a 5-point Likert scale, higher score indicates more anxiety.

    • Index of Dental Anxiety and Fear (IDAF-4C+):

      • 8 items evaluating physiological, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral components.

Page 16: Single Item Assessments

  • Single Questions for Assessment:

    • Dental Fear Survey (DFS)

    • Dental Anxiety Question (DAQ)

Page 17: Proposed Dental History Tab

  • Assessment Questions:

    • Evaluate patient's feelings about their visit, highlighting specifics for record in future treatments.

Page 18: Tailored Anxiety Management

  • Strategies for Different Anxiety Levels:

    • Provide supporting therapies and coping strategies based on identified anxiety levels.

Page 19: Rapport & Communication Techniques

  • Key Techniques:

    1. Basic courtesy and warmth.

    2. Show understanding and empathy.

    3. Ensure efficiency and punctuality in practice.

    4. Encourage patient involvement in treatment plans.

    5. Inform patients about fees and services proactively.

Page 20: Treatment Management Strategies

  • Trust-Building Techniques:

    • Implement "Tell, Show, Do" method; incorporate breaks and signaling cues for patients.

Page 21: Psychological Techniques in Treatment

  • Relaxation Techniques:

    • Include refocusing, guided imagery, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation.

  • Behavioral Techniques:

    • Positive reinforcement, systematic desensitization, and cognitive restructuring.

Page 22: Clinical Practice Considerations

  • Environment and Scheduling:

    • Minimize anxiety triggers; customize scheduling and treatment planning to patient needs.

Page 23: Take Home Messages

  • Overall Strategies and Flexibility:

    • Acknowledge that anxiety management is core to improving dental care; adapt strategies based on anxiety levels.

Page 24: Referral Protocols

  • Indications for Referral:

    • Severe anxiety, resembling specific phobia, longstanding dysfunctional beliefs, and safety concerns.

Page 25: Interprofessional Practice

  • Collaboration Levels in Care:

    • Ranges from minimal to full integration in practice, emphasizing communication and co-location of teams.

Pages 26-56: INDBE Style Template and Case Studies

  • Case Templates:

    • Various patient information forms with specific complaints, histories, findings, and assessment questions.

    • Focus on symptoms (anxiety, fear etc.), examples of assessments, expected conditions and scenarios for treatment protocols.