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[[File:Dental charts.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Examples of dental charts<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
[[File:Dental charts.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Examples of dental charts<small>''© Lisa Milella 2013''</small>]]
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The information resulting from the [[Oral Examination|examination]] and any treatment performed needs to be recorded.<br><br>
The information resulting from an [[Oral Examination|oral examination]] and any treatment performed needs to be accurately recorded.<br><br>
A completed '''dental record''' is a legal document that can be referred to:
A completed '''dental record''' is a legal document that can be referred to:
*During treatment – to ensure that all treatment is performed
*During treatment – to ensure that all treatment is performed
*At post-treatment discharge – to inform the owner of the condition of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and of treatment performed
*At post-treatment discharge – to inform the owner of the condition of the [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]] and of the treatment performed
*At any time or by any person in the practice – for information related to the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|mouth]] at a specific date.
*At any time or by any person in the practice – for information related to the [[Oral Cavity Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|mouth]] at a specific date.
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A dental chart is a diagrammatic representation of the dentition, where information (findings and treatment) can be entered in a pictorial and/or notational form. Various different charts are available.
A dental chart is a diagrammatic representation of the dentition, where information (findings and treatment) can be entered in a pictorial and/or notational form. Various different charts are available.
A Dentalabel® is one example of a dental chart. It provides a simple way of recording most of your findings and treatments. However, it is only a chart and needs to be supplemented by clinical notes, [[Intra-Oral Radiography|radiographs]], etc. to form a complete dental record.
A Dentalabel® is one example of a dental chart. It provides a simple way of recording most findings and treatments. However, it is only a chart and needs to be supplemented by clinical notes, [[Intra-Oral Radiography|radiographs]], etc. to form a complete dental record.
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Most charts make use of the [[Modified Triadan System|modified Triadan system]] <font color ="red">(Floyd, 1991)</font color> where each [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]] is allocated a three-digit number. The first number denotes the quadrant of the mouth and whether the tooth is permanent or deciduous. The second and third digits denote the tooth itself. In dogs the teeth are numbered consecutively from the midline whereas in cats, some numbers are skipped as not all teeth are present. Canine teeth are always numbered 04 and molars are always 09.
Most charts make use of the [[Modified Triadan System|modified Triadan system]] <font color ="red">(Floyd, 1991)</font color> where each [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|tooth]] is allocated a three-digit number. The first number denotes the quadrant of the mouth and whether the tooth is permanent or deciduous. The second and third digits denote the tooth itself. In dogs the teeth are numbered consecutively from the midline whereas in cats, some numbers are skipped as not all teeth are present. Canine teeth are always numbered 04 and molars are always numbered 09.
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<center><big><b>Modified Triadan System – Quadrant Numbering</b></big>
<center><big><b>Modified Triadan System – Quadrant Numbering</b></big>
===Dental Record Sheets===
===Dental Record Sheets===
Various charts are available and the particular choice depends on operator preference. A complete dental record is required for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, as well as for medicolegal reasons.
Various charts are available and the particular choice of chart used depends on operator preference. A complete dental record is required for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, as well as for medico-legal reasons.
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[[Category:Oral Examination]]
[[Category:Oral Examination]]
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry questions]]
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry questions]]
[[Category:To Do - Dentistry preMars]]
[[Category:To Do - Mars Check]]