Dentistry

Notes: Today's date is 10 May 2029. You are a dentist at Sunny Dental Clinic. A patient, Mr. Robert Adams, has come in with complaints of persistent bad breath and gum bleeding.

PATIENT DETAILS:

• NAME: Mr. Robert Adams

• DOB: 15 November 1980 (48 y.o.)

• Social background: Married, two children

• Occupation: IT Consultant

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

Family history:

• Father had a history of gum disease

Patient history:

• Regular dental check-ups, last check-up 1 year ago

• No history of dental surgery or major dental issues

10 May 2029 Presenting problem: Mr. Adams reports persistent bad breath (halitosis) and gum bleeding, particularly during brushing and flossing.

Symptoms:

• Chronic bad breath

• Gum bleeding during oral hygiene routines

• No significant pain or discomfort

• No visible swelling or pus formation

Intraoral Examination:

• Gingival inflammation and bleeding upon probing

• Accumulation of dental plaque and calculus

• No significant dental caries or visible lesions

Diagnosis: Generalized moderate gingivitis with halitosis

Initial treatment: Recommend professional dental cleaning (scaling and root planing) to address gingivitis and improve oral hygiene, as well as provide guidance on improved home care practices

Writing Task:

Using the information provided in the case notes, write a letter of referral to the Periodontist at Precision Periodontal Specialists, requesting professional dental cleaning (scaling and root planing) for Mr. Robert Adams's generalized moderate gingivitis with halitosis. Address the letter to the Periodontist at Precision Periodontal Specialists, 701 Gum Health Avenue, Cityville. 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.