Chapter 17:5 Charting Conditions of the Teeth

Dental Charts Some dental assistants may be required to chart conditions of the teeth on dental charts. Dental charts are legal records and must be complete, neat, and correct.

The Sections of a Dental Chart Personal Patient Information Name, birthdate, address etc. Medical History Allergies, past medical conditions etc. Charting Area Anatomical or Geometric Diagrams of the teeth

The Sections of a Dental Chart (Continued) Treatment Sections Written record of treatment and services performed Radiographic History Record of date and type of radiographs or X-rays

Universal Numbering System A notation system for associating information to a specific tooth Primary teeth/Baby teeth, are labeled with letters Permanent teeth are labeled with numbers

Universal Numbering System (continued) Occlusal: Numbers 1 and 32 Incisal: Numbers 8 and 25 Buccal: Numbers 3 and 30 Labial: Numbers 9 and 24 Lingual: Numbers 5, 10, 23, and 28 Mesial: Numbers 6 and 27 Distal: Numbers 12 and 21

Universal Numbering System (Continued x2)

Charting Area Anatomic or geometric Diagrams of the teeth Includes the Universal Numbering system Also symbols for conditions of the teeth Colors Red- Detected and future treatment Blue- Treatment completed

Patient Records Management and Dental Charting