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Dentistry

Read the following information.

Free OET Writing Sample Test with Answer Subtest Dentistry #11

Notes:

Assume today’s date is 20 June 2022. You work as a dentist at Bright Smile Dental Care. Your patient, Ms. Emily Johnson, has a history of irregular clinic attendance and presents with concerns about tooth sensitivity.

PATIENT DETAILS:

Name: Ms. Emily Johnson

DOB: 12 August 1985 (36 y.o.)

Address: 45 Green Avenue, Cityville

Social background: Non-smoker, occasional alcohol drinker

Oral care: Fair, irregular clinic attendance

Allergies: None

Medical history: No relevant medical history

Medications: None

Intraoral examination:

Missing: 18, 31

Restorations: 14, 24, 36

Treatment Record:

02 March 2021

RFP: Tooth sensitivity in upper right quadrant

Exam: 24 and 36 exhibit mild sensitivity to cold stimuli

Treatment: Applied fluoride varnish, advised desensitizing toothpaste

Next visit 3 months

05 June 2021

Pt cancelled follow-up appointment

15 September 2021

RFP: Persistent sensitivity in upper right quadrant

Exam: 24 and 36 still sensitive, no visible caries or fractures

Treatment: Prescribed desensitizing gel, advised regular follow-up

Pt agreed but did not return for follow-up

20 June 2022

RFP: Continued sensitivity in upper right quadrant

Exam: 24 and 36 still sensitive, no visible changes

Diagnosis: Persistent dentin hypersensitivity

Treatment: Recommending further evaluation and treatment options, considering resin-based desensitizing agents or alternative interventions

Plan: Refer to specialist in dentin hypersensitivity

Writing Task:

Compose a letter of referral to Dr. Olivia Hayes, a specialist in dentin hypersensitivity, at City Dental Specialists, 123 Dental Avenue, Cityville. In your letter, elaborate on Ms. Johnson's dental history and current condition, and request a thorough evaluation and appropriate treatment. Address the letter to Dr. Olivia Hayes.

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.

 

Dr. Olivia Hayes

City Dental Specialists

123 Dental Avenue

Cityville

 

Dear Dr. Hayes,

I trust this letter finds you well. I am writing to refer my patient, Ms. Emily Johnson, for your specialized evaluation and treatment regarding her persistent dentin hypersensitivity.

Ms. Johnson, born on August 12, 1985, has been under our care with a history of irregular clinic attendance. Her oral care, though fair, has posed challenges due to her sporadic visits. Notably, the intraoral examination on March 2, 2021, revealed mild sensitivity in teeth 24 and 36, prompting the application of fluoride varnish and a recommendation for desensitizing toothpaste. Unfortunately, her subsequent visit on June 5, 2021, was canceled by the patient.

On September 15, 2021, Ms. Johnson reported persistent sensitivity in the upper right quadrant. Despite prescribing desensitizing gel and advising regular follow-up, she did not return for the recommended care.

As of her recent visit on June 20, 2022, the examination indicates ongoing sensitivity in teeth 24 and 36 with no visible changes. The diagnosis of persistent dentin hypersensitivity leads us to believe that Ms. Johnson would benefit from your expertise.

Considering the complexity of her case, I kindly request your thorough evaluation and appropriate intervention. Your insights into resin-based desensitizing agents or alternative treatments would be invaluable.

Thank you for your attention to Ms. Johnson's case, and I am confident that your expertise will contribute significantly to her oral well-being.

 

Sincerely,

Dentist

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