Information Literacy

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 [] and goes on to remove the tooth safely[APPLY].

 

QUESTION What is the best and safest way to remove a mesially impacted wisdom tooth?
 
SOURCE British Dental Journal, online and paper maxillofacial texts, NHS eLibrary, SIGN Guidelines
 
FIND Article from British Dental Journal, Textbook, SIGN Guideline, eLibrary articles
 
EVALUATE Retains most recent and comprehensive items
 
COMBINE Constructs treatment plan
 
 Explains treatment plan to practice nurse and patient
 
APPLY Removes tooth according to plan

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