GPR

Question 1

There are ____ specialties recognized by the ADA and ______ Dentistry is not one.

Answer 1

Nine (9)
“Hospital Dentistry” is not a thing

1. Dental Public Health 2. Endo 3. OMF Path 4. OMF Radiology 5. OMF Surgery 6. Ortho 7. Perio 8. Pediatric 9. Prosth

Question 2

The GPR program is designed for advanced clinical and didactic training in _____ dentistry with _______ experience at the postdoctoral level.

Answer 2

general dentistry

intensive hospital experience

Question 3

True or False: Through a GPR program, doctors provide care to a wide range of ambulatory and hospitalized patients.

Answer 3

True

they’re not exclusively ICU patients

Question 4

True or False: Training allows GPR doctors to gain privileges at local hospitals once in private practice.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: Most GPR programs are self-sponsored and are separate from other institutions.

Answer 5

False, most are hospital affiliated

Question 6

There are ____ dental school GPR programs and ____ non-dental school (hospital) programs across the country.

Answer 6

25 dental school

167 hospital based

Question 7

What is the difference between a GPR and AEGD?

Answer 7

a GPR has intensive hospital experiences with an emphasis on medical management; whereas an AEGD focuses on advanced training in clinical dentistry with an emphasis on clinic training

Question 8

What are the four components that a GPR program must emphasize?

Answer 8

1. general dentistry
2. student/resident education
3. patient care
4. community service and healthcare in a hospital setting

Question 9

A GPR program must provide didactic and clinical training to ensure upon completion that a student is able to _______, ______, and _______.

Answer 9

1. act as a primary oral healthcare provider
2. provide multidisciplinary care to a range of patients
3. manage the delivery of patient-focused care

Question 10

True or False: A GPR program must include an anesthesia rotation.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False: A GPR program must include a rotation in medicine.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False: A GPR program must include training in practice management.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False: A GPR program must include training in same-day surgery patients or inpatient care.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False: All GPR programs have the same list of requirements and are therefore all the same.

Answer 14

False,

• are specialty programs located within the GPR location?
• where does the program place highest emphasis?
• do they see kids regularly?

Question 15

What does Dr. Tervo suggest as the best way to differentiate between GPR programs?

Answer 15

-VISIT THE PROGRAM or do an externship (meet the students/faculty rather than looking at websites)

Question 16

What are the four methods for gaining patients within GPR?

Answer 16

1. Referrals
2. Group Homes/ECF
3. Hospital
4. Word of mouth

Question 17

What are 4 reasons for doing a GPR?

Answer 17

1. knowledge
2. speed
3. proficiency
4. knowing which questions to ask to treat a patient safely

Question 18

True or False: Some listings for General Dentists will specifically ask for “residency” experience.

Answer 18

True, 59 of the 709

Question 19

If you want to teach, the preferred training is done at an accredited ____, _____, or _____.

Answer 19

AEGD
GPR
Prosthodontic Program

Question 20

About __ of GPR residents will specialize.

Answer 20

1/4

Question 21

Does GPR refer to specialty practices?

Answer 21

yes/no

• refer if they can
• often the only option for some patients is GPR

Question 22

How does GPR care differ from clinic care?

Answer 22

• where (hospital, AMP, or OR)
• when (health is most important, delete esthetic dentistry)
• no “watching” or “monitoring”
• get the decay out and seal it up. anatomy? nope

Question 23

GPR patients get _____ aggressive treatment.

Answer 23

more

Question 24

One of three things will happen to a tooth: __, ___, or ___.

Answer 24

removed
restored
left alone

Question 25

Why might a patient need treatment in the OR?

Answer 25

uncooperative in conventional setting safety of patient or provider high medical risk due to___ ***document for insurance claims***

Question 26

What are the 5 levels of care (anesthesia)?

Answer 26

1. Clinical setting 2. Nitrous and/or Oral sedation 3. IV conscious sedation 4. GA in surgical amphitheater 5. GA in operating room

Question 27

IV conscious sedation requries _____. When would you use IV conscious sedation?

Answer 27

a sedation permit | *when a patient is healthy but anxious

Question 28

What is the difference (among patients) that would determine surgical amphitheater vs. OR?

Answer 28

Amphitheater: - less than 40 years old - relatively healthy - uncooperative or can't handle IV sedation OR - greater than 40 years old - unhealthy - uncooperative

Question 29

True or False: GPR programs use the Dental Match Program.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

True or False: A GPR program is like a fifth year of dental school.

Answer 30

False - its a supervised application of skills where you are able to learn likes, dislikes, and limits - increase speed, medical knowledge, independence, and time management

Question 31

What are the GPR appointment hours?

Answer 31

8:00-12:00 1:00-4:30 Wednesday = GA in amphitheater Thursday = OR