The OHNEP Interprofessional Oral Health Faculty Toolkit
Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program
CURRICULUM INTEGRATION OF INTERPROFESSIONAL ORAL HEALTH CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Adult-Gerontology Health Assessment • Adult-Gerontology Health Promotion • Adult-GerontologyPrimary Care • Resources
© Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) INTRODUCTION
The Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) program has developed an Interprofessional Oral Health Faculty Tool Kit to S! provide you with user friendly curriculum templates and teaching-learning resources to use when integrating oral health and its links to ! overall health in your Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program.
! Oral health and its relation to overall health has been identified as an important population health issue. Healthy People 2020 (2011), the IOM Reports, Advancing Oral Health in America (2011) and Building Workforce Capacity in Oral Health (2011), as well as the IPEC Competencies ! (2011), challenged HRSA to develop interprofessional oral health core competencies for primary care providers. Publication of the report, ! Integrating Oral Health in Primary Care Practice (2014), reflects those interprofessional oral health competencies that can be used by Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioners for faculty development, curriculum integration and establishment of “best practices” in clinical settings. ! The HRSA interprofessional oral health core competencies, the IPEC competencies and the NONPF core competencies provide the framework for the curriculum templates and resources. Exciting teaching-learning strategies that take students from Exposure to Immersion to Competence can begin in the classroom, link to simulated or live clinical experiences and involve community-based service learning, advocacy and policy initiatives as venues you can readily use to integrate oral health into your existing primary care curriculum. The Adult- Gerontology Nurse Practitioner curriculum template illustrates how oral health can be integrated into health promotion, health assessment and clinical management courses.
The Smiles for Life interprofessional oral health curriculum provides a robust web-based resource for you to use that articulates with the oral health curriculum template for each course. A good place to begin oral health integration is by transitioning the HEENT component of the history and physical exam to the HEENOT approach. In that way, you and your students will NOT forget about including oral health in patients encounters.
Research evidence continues to reveal an integral relationship between oral and systemic health. Chronic diseases managed by Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioners, such as diabetes, Celiac and HIV, are but a few of the health problems that have oral manifestations that can be treated or referred to our dental colleagues. It is important for nurse practitioners on the frontline of primary care to have the oral health competencies necessary to recognize both normal and abnormal oral conditions and provide patients with education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and referral as needed.
We encourage you and your students to explore the resources in the templates as you “weave” oral health and its links to overall health into your Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner program. If you need additional technical assistance, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]
A-GNP Curriculum Integration of Interprofessional Oral Health Competencies in Health Assessment
ADULT - 1) EXPOSURE: INTRODUCTION 2) IMMERSION: DEVELOPMENT 3) COMPETENCE: ENTRY-TO-PRACTICE GERONTOLOGY HEALTH KNOWLEDGE: ORAL EXAM SKILL/BEHAVIOR ASSESSMENT SKILL/BEHAVIOR Goal: Understand the oral exam Goal: Describe best practices in dental caries Goal: Demonstrate integration of HEENOT management across the lifespan competency in physical exam of adult in clinical • Complete Smiles for Life Module #7 experience IPEC Competencies: • Submit SFL Certificate of Completion Read: Values and Ethics, • CAMBRA: Best Practices in Dental Roles and • Complete SFL Quiz for Module #7 • Read Responsibilities Caries Management (Hurlbutt, 2011) (Appendix 1) • Adult Caries Risk Assessment Tool Putting the Mouth Back in the Head: HEENT to Interprofessional HEENOT (Haber et al, 2015) Communication, CAMBRA for patients over age 6 E (Appendix 7) S • Perform oral examination of adult in clinical Teams & Teamwork N U experience, identifying any oral abnormalities T M R M Y A T SKILL/BEHAVIOR L KNOWLEDGE: ORAL CARE OF ADULT SKILL/BEHAVIOR I E Goal: Understand issues in oral care of adults Goal: Demonstrate integration of HEENOT in V Goal: Demonstrate integration of HEENOT HRSA Oral Health V oral health history, risk assessment and E competency in health history of adult in Competencies: E • Complete Smiles for Life Modules #1, 3, 5 physical exam of adults during simulation clinical experience Oral Health Risk L lab A Assessment, Oral • Submit SFL Certificates of Completion • Identify oral pathologies in adult S Health Evaluation, A • Complete SFL Quizzes for Modules #1, 3, 5 S • Perform appropriate oral health history of Oral Health Preventive photographs (Appendix 8) S (Appendix 2, 3, 4) E adult, including frequency of sugar/ Intervention, S • Present electronic health record of adult S tobacco/alcohol intake Communication E • Download SFL Adult Oral Health Pocket with oral health included in history, risk S and Education S Card (Appendix 5) for use in clinical setting assessment, exam and plan (HEENOT) M S E M N E T PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE FOR & COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP
N KNOWLEDGE: ORAL CARE OF OLDER ADULT T Goal: Understand issues in oral care of older SKILL/BEHAVIOR NONPF Competencies: adults Goal: Demonstrate integration of HEENOT in SKILL/BEHAVIOR Delivers evidence- based • Complete Smiles for Life Module #8 oral health history, risk assessment and Goal: Demonstrate integration of HEENOT practice for patients • Submit SFL Certificate of Completion physical exam of older adults during simulation throughout lifespan; lab competency in oral health assessments of Accurately documents • Complete SFL Module #8 Quiz (Appendix 6) older adult in clinical experience relevant comrehensive • Complete: • Identify oral pathologies in geriatric and problem-focused • NICHE, OHNEP, & HIGN Geriatric health histories; Performs photographs (Appendix 9) • Perform oral health history, physical Oral Health Webinar Series (NICHE exam and complete risk
and accurately OUTCOMES HEALTH OF CIENT/PATIENT OPTIMIZATION 2014) • Present electronic health record of older assessment of older adult, with documents partinent, adult with oral health included in history, comprehensive and accurate documentation of oral INTER-PROFESSIONAL • APTR Oral Health Learning Module risk assessment, exam and plan (HEENOT) focused physical, mental Part 4: Older Adults health assessment findings health and cognitive assessment • Read: Our Current Geriatric Population (Douglass & Jimenez, 2014) CONSTRUCTS © Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice (OHNEP) APPENDIX 1 Adult-Gerontology Health Assessment
Smiles for Life Module 7 Quiz: Oral Examination
S! 1. What constitutes a tooth’s outer layer? 5. Oral cancer is most common in which area 8. When examining a 9 month old child’s mouth, what is a reason for an early referral to A. Enamel of the mouth? ! a dentist? B. Dentin A. Hard palate A. The child has only 4 incisors ! C. Pulp B. Surface of tongue C. Inside of cheek B. Developmental tooth defects are present ! C. No molars have erupted 2. What is a full complement of adult teeth? D. Posterolateral tongue D. No canine teeth have erupted ! A. 26 E. Counting less than 20 teeth ! B. 28 6. When performing the “knee-to-knee” oral exam on a young child, in what position C. 30 9. You are performing an oral exam on your D. 32 should the child start? 21 year old patient who has been using A. Facing the examiner smokeless tobacco for 4 years. What part of 3. A caregiver asks you how many teeth B. Standing up this patient’s oral cavity is especially her 3 year old child should have. What C. Sitting on the exam table important for you to examine? would you respond? D. Facing the caregiver A. The sun-exposed areas of the patient’s cheeks A. 20 B. The inner aspect of the patient’s lips and cheeks B. 22 7. Which of the following is NOT needed by a C. Any discoloration or pitting of the patient’s teeth C. 24 primary care clinician to conduct a thorough D. Any plaque build-up along the patient’s gum line D. 28 oral exam? E. The patient’s posterior pharynx A. An exam light to illuminate key 4. At what age do teeth typically features in the mouth 10. A complete oral examination includes each begin to erupt in children? B. Tongue depressors to lift the lip of the following EXCEPT: A. 3-9 months and retract the cheek A. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exam B. 9-15 months C. A mouth mirror to view lingual surfaces of B. Cervical node exam C. 15-21 months teeth C. Palpation of the floor of the mouth D. 21-27 months D. Dental explorer D. Sinus exam E. Gauze pads to grasp the tongue E. Exam of the skin around the mouth
(Clark et al, 2010) APPENDIX 2 Adult-Gerontology Health Assessment
Smiles for Life Module 1 Quiz: The Relationship of Oral to Systemic Health S! 1. What is the most common chronic 5. What can a primary care clinician do to 8. Which of the following infections ! disease of childhood? promote oral health? is NOT potentially caused by direct A. Asthma A. Collaborate with dental and other health extension from a dental source? ! B. Seasonal allergies professionals A. Otitis media ! C. Dental caries B. Apply dental sealants B. Sinusitis D. Cefuroxime C. Prescribe oral fluoride supplements to every C. Brain abscess ! patient D. Facial cellulitis ! 2. What is a consequence of untreated D. Apply fluoride varnish to the teeth of all dental caries? adults 9. What is the suggested common A. Osteonecrosis of alveolar bone pathway linking chronic periodontitis 6. Which of these classes of medications and conditions such as diabetes, B. Gingival hyperplasia is NOT generally associated with C. Oral mucositis coronary artery disease and adverse decreased salivary flow? pregnancy outcomes? D. Tooth fractures A. Antihistamines A. Direct bacterial extension B. Antibiotics B. Poor nutrition 3.Which condition is associated with C. Corticosteroids C. Circulating antibodies periodontal disease? D. Anticholinergics D. Inflammation A. Asthma E. Diuretics B. Preterm labor 10. Which of the following is NOT a C. Sinusitis 7. A patient undergoing chemotherapy for mechanism for inter-relationships D. Hypothyroidism cancer is at risk for which of these oral between oral and systemic disease? 4. Which of the following medications is complications due to the effects of A. Behavioral linked to gingival hyperplasia? chemotherapy? B. Iatrogenic A. Phenytoin A. Osteonecrosis of alveolar bone C. Neurologic B. Amoxicillin B. Gingival hyperplasia D. Inflamatory C. Digoxin C. Oral mucositis D. Coumadin D. Tooth fractures (Clark et al, 2010) APPENDIX 3 Adult-Gerontology Health Assessment
Smiles for Life Module 3 Quiz: Adult Oral Health 1. Which dental procedure does NOT require 5. Risk factors for adult caries may include all 8. Whichof the following statements, S! prophylaxis for individuals at high risk the following except: concerning xerostomia or dry mouth, is ! of bacterial endocarditis? A. Low socioeconomic status not true? A. Dental extractions B. Existing tooth restoration A. Xerostomia is caused by a decrease in ! B. Periodontal procedures C. Decreased salivary flow the production of saliva ! C. Post-operative suture removal D. A vegetarian diet B. Xerostomia can cause a burning sensation, D. Prophylactic cleaning of teeth if E. Physical disabilities change in taste, and difficulty swallowing ! bleeding is anticipated C. Medications can contribute to xerostomia E. Re-implantation of avulsed teeth 6. Which of the following patients requires D. Xerostomia can increase the development of ! bacterial endocarditis antibiotic prophylaxis? caries 2. Periodontal disease can be clinically A. A 26 year old woman with mitral valve E. Xerostomia is rarely a problem for patients distinguished from gingivitis in which of prolapse undergoing routine teeth cleaning wearing complete dentures the following ways? with no anticipated bleeding. A. Inflammation of the gums B. A 64 year old man with a prosthetic mitral 9. Which of the following has been B. White discoloration of the permanent valve who is undergoing a tooth extraction. implicated in the development of recurrent teeth C. A 16 year old boy with a ventricular septal aphthous ulcers? C. Enlarged pockets at the gum base defect completely repaired in infancy who A. Trauma D. Gingival hypertrophy requires extraction of an impacted wisdom B. Vitamin C deficiency C. Sickle Cell Anemia 3. Which of the following is NOT a common tooth. site for oral cancers? D. A 32 year old man who had bacterial D. Herpes simplex virus infection A. Tongue endocarditis 5 years ago who B. Floor of mouth isundergoing orthodontic appliance 10. Which of the following factors is C. Hard palate adjustment. NOT involved in the development of D. Lower lip “Meth Mouth”: 7. Which of the following is not a normal A. Poor oral hygiene 4. Which of the following is most likely to lead age-related tooth change? B. Increased carbohydrate to poorer oral health in the elderly? A. Gingival recession consumption A. Alzheimer’s dementia B. Root caries C. Nighttime mouth breathing B. Coronary artery disease C. Yellowing of teeth D. Teeth grinding C. Hypothyroidism D. Wearing away of teeth with exposed E. Xerostomia D. All of the above dentin (Clark et al, 2010) APPENDIX 4 Adult-Gerontology Health Assessment
Smiles for Life Module 5 Quiz: Oral Health In Pregnancy S! 1. Which of the following is a C. Dental treatment should only be done during the 8. If a pregnant woman has an oral FALSE statement? second trimester for comfort and safety reasons abscess in the first trimester, what ! A. Gingivitis is very common in pregnancy D. Dental treatment can be done during should she do regarding its B. Periodontitis is associated with preterm birth any trimester treatment? ! C. Treatment of periodontitis in pregnancy A. Take antibiotics and pain medication decreases the risk of preterm birth 5. What guidance should you give a pregnant only and wait until her second trimester ! patient about having dental x-rays during her D. Deep root scaling to improve periodontitis to see the dentist is safe during pregnancy pregnancy? ! A. Dental x-rays should be avoided during B. Avoid x-rays for further diagnosis ! 2. Which of the following is a TRUE statement: pregnancy C. Have the tooth treated or extracted A. Mothers with caries pass their genetic B. Dental x-ray should be limited to only one under local anesthesia immediately predisposition for caries on to their babies film per pregnancy D. Delay definitive treatment B. Mother with caries pass caries-causing C. Dental x-rays should be taken as until after delivering her bacteria to their babies in utero necessary to reach a full diagnosis baby C. Mother with caries pass caries-causing bacteria D. Dental x-rays are rarely needed during 9. Amalgam restorations placed during to their infants early in life via saliva pregnancy pregnancy can lead to which negative transmission outcome in the fetus? D. All of the above 6. What oral health guidance should you give a pregnant patient? A. Birth defects 3. A pregnancy granuloma: A. Brush twice daily with fluoridated toothpaste B. Neurologic sequelae A. Has malignant potential and should be biopsied B. Use chlorhexidene mouthwash three times per C. Spontaneous abortions B. Should be excised during pregnancy even if day D. None of the above asymptomatic to avoid complications C. Avoid sugary drinks and snacks between meals C. Can be observed D. Take fluoride dietary supplements 10. What could pregnant women do D. Is not likely to recur if excised E. A and C only after vomiting to reduce the risk of 4. A pregnant patient asks you for guidance enamel erosion? about having dental treatment during her 7. All of the following conditions can cause worsening gingivitis EXCEPT: A. Swish with baking soda and water pregnancy. What would you say? B. Vigorously brush her teeth A. Dental treatment should only be done A. Onset of puberty during the second and third trimester B. Monthly menses C. Immediately take a dose of a proton B. Dental treatment should only be done C. Menopause pump inhibitor during the third trimester because D. Use of oral contraceptives D. Immediately take 3-4 antacid tablets organogenesis is complete E. Pregnancy (Clark et al, 2010) APPENDIX 5 Adult-Gerontology Health Assessment
Smiles for Life Adult Oral Health Pocket Card Side 1 S! Other Oral Disease Risk Factors ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS GUIDELINES FOR Planned Procedure ! Tobacco and alcohol use (cancers) ORAL PROCEDURES** Prophylaxis recommended for highest risk patients for: Family history of oral cancers All dental procedures that involve manipulation of Lack of mouth guard use for sports At Risk Medical Conditions ! gingival tissue or the periapical region of teeth or Methamphetamine use (erosions) Highest Risk Acquired valvular dysfunction perforation of the oral mucosa Bulimia (erosions) ! Prosthetic cardiac valves Significant GERD (erosions) Prophylaxis NOT recommended for: Previous bacterial endocarditis ! Congenital heart disease (CHD) Local anesthetic injections through non-infected tissue Screening Oral Exam Removable appliance placement Observation - Unrepaired cyanotic CHD Oral radiographs ! Remove all dentures and appliances - Completely repaired congenital heart defect during the first 6 months after the procedure Orthodontic appliance adjustment Teeth and oral hygiene - Repaired CHD with residual defects Shedding of primary teeth Palate and gums Cardiac transplantation recipients who develop Bleeding from trauma to the lips and oral mucosa Buccal mucosa cardiac valvulopathy Floor of mouth & tongue Lower Risk - No longer prophylaxed Antibiotic choices (lateral borders & undersurface) Acquired valvular dysfunction Standard prophylaxis (give 1 dose only orally 30 – 60