Formal Report Outline- Proposal for minimizing caries risk in adolescent clients at Springdale Dental

 FORMAL REPORT OUTLINE

1. INTRODUCTION

A.  Description of caries problem in adolescent clients at Springdale Family Dental

B.  Brief background on caries process

C.  Purpose of the report

D.  Brief description of primary and secondary data gathering sources

i. Surveys of sample group of adolescent clients

ii. Interview with the dentist and dental hygienists

iii. Interview with the office Treatment Coordinator

iv. Research articles on caries process

E.  Scope of inquiry to assess the causative risk factors

 

2. DATA SECTION/COLLECTION

A.  Risk factors for caries

i. Poor nutrition

ii. Irregular dental appointments

iii. Poor oral hygiene

iv. Poor client compliance for preventive treatment

v. Use of limited or no preventive treatment interventions

B.  Dental Implications of caries

i. Pain in involved teeth

ii. Improper chewing due to pain leading to inadequate nutrition

iii. Poor aesthetics due to discoloration of teeth caused by caries

C.  Other implications of caries

i. Low self esteem

ii. Fear of pain leading to stress and anxiety

D.  Preventive measures

 

3. CONCLUSION

A.  Summary and overall interpretation of findings

B.  Recommendations

C.  References