A Dental Scenario
Jim is a dentist who has a patient with a mesially impacted wisdom tooth. Before attempting to remove the tooth, Jim would like to check the latest recommendations on the best way to carry out the procedure[QUESTION]. He decides that the best information sources are the British Dental Journal, online and paper maxillofacial text books, the NHS eLibrary and SIGN guidelines[SOURCE]. Jim reads the textbook and consults a variety of sources on the eLibrary [FIND, EVALUATE] to construct a treatment plan for his patient [COMBINE]. He then explains the plan to both his patient and the practice nurse [SHARE] and goes on to remove the tooth safely[APPLY].
| QUESTION | | What is the best and safest way to remove a mesially impacted wisdom tooth?
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| SOURCE | | British Dental Journal, online and paper maxillofacial texts, NHS eLibrary, SIGN Guidelines
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| FIND | | Article from British Dental Journal, Textbook, SIGN Guideline, eLibrary articles
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| EVALUATE | | Retains most recent and comprehensive items
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| COMBINE | | Constructs treatment plan
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| SHARE | | Explains treatment plan to practice nurse and patient
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| APPLY | | Removes tooth according to plan |
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