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Dentistry

Read the following information.

Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Dentistry #8

Notes: Today's date is 7 March 2030. You are a dentist at Pearl Dental Clinic. A patient, Ms. Samantha Foster, has come in with concerns about a fractured tooth and pain.

PATIENT DETAILS:

  • NAME: Ms. Samantha Foster

  • DOB: 22 September 1989 (40 y.o.)

  • Social background: Single, no children

  • Occupation: Graphic Designer

  • General health: Good overall health, no chronic medical conditions

Family history:

  • No significant family history of dental issues

Patient history:

  • Regular dental check-ups, last check-up 6 months ago

  • No history of dental surgery or major dental issues

7 March 2030 Presenting problem: Ms. Foster reports discomfort and pain in her lower right molars. She noticed a fractured tooth while chewing and has experienced pain since then. She reports sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures.

Symptoms:

  • Pain in lower right molars

  • Fractured tooth

  • Sensitivity to hot and cold

  • No visible swelling or gum issues

Intraoral Examination:

  • Fractured lower right molar (second premolar)

  • No signs of infection or abscess

  • No other significant dental issues

Diagnosis: Fractured lower right second premolar

Initial treatment: Recommend dental X-ray to assess the extent of the fracture. Referral for endodontic evaluation and potential treatment.

Writing Task:

Using the information provided in the case notes, write a letter of referral to the Endodontist at Precision Endodontics, requesting assessment and possible treatment for Ms. Samantha Foster's fractured lower right second premolar. Address the letter to the Endodontist at Precision Endodontics, 123 Root Canal Street, Dentopolis. In your response:

  • Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences.

  • Do not use note form.

  • Use letter format.

  • The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.

Endodontist 

Precision Endodontics 

123 Root Canal Street 

Dentopolis

 

7 March 2030

 

Dear Endodontist,

 

Re: Ms. Samantha Foster DOB: 22 September 1989

 

I am writing to request your expertise in the assessment and potential treatment of Ms. Samantha Foster, a 40-year-old patient who presented at Pearl Dental Clinic with concerns about a fractured tooth and associated pain. She noticed a fractured lower right second premolar while chewing and has been experiencing pain and sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures since then.

Upon intraoral examination, I confirmed the presence of a fractured lower right second premolar with no signs of infection or abscess. No other significant dental issues were noted. Based on her clinical presentation, I have diagnosed her with a fractured tooth in the lower right second premolar area.

Ms. Foster, a graphic designer in good general health, is keen to address this issue promptly to alleviate her discomfort and preserve the affected tooth. To determine the extent of the fracture and plan appropriate treatment, I recommend a dental X-ray. Following this assessment, I kindly request your evaluation and consideration of potential endodontic treatment options for Ms. Foster.

Please feel free to contact our clinic if you require any additional information or assistance in coordinating her care.

 

Yours sincerely,

Dentist

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