title: The problem-oriented dental record: a key to dental hygiene treatment planning and the problem-solving model for dental hygiene practice.
abstract: The problem-solving model for dental hygiene practice requires careful assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to provide quality dental hygiene care. To facilitate this problem-solving approach, a method of recording information in an organized and highly communicative manner must be established. This paper describes the components of a problem-oriented dental record used by students at the Vancouver Community College and discusses the benefits of using this tool in clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Vancouver Community College, B.C.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Keselyak
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Maschak
mesh_terms: D003756:Dental Hygienists; D003792:Dental Records; D006801:Humans; D008501:Medical Records, Problem-Oriented; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011340:Problem Solving