Title: Document initial findings, including recommended treatment.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Recording Patient Information and Assessment

Documentation should include the following:

- Charting findings (in all current formats)—areas of inflammation; types of oral lesions and conditions; developmental defects; diseases of the teeth; and pulp, periodontal, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Listing treatment—treatment(s) as determined by a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Process/Skill Questions

- How does one respond to a patient who asks for clarification of the dentist's instructions?
- How does one respond to a patient who asks for advice on treatment options?