| Model of dental care process |
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| n | For any member
of any population process |
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| initiated by
some form of stimulus (or cue) |
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| – | Varies for
symptomatic and asymptomatic |
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| – | For asymptomatic |
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| • | Cue might be
recall reminder from DDS |
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| • | Toothpaste
commercial reminding to brush regularly |
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| • | Habit |
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| – | For symptomatic |
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| • | Cue is primarily
the detection of a dental symptom & its |
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| evaluation |
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| • | Establishes the
meaning & significance of the illness |
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