Claire, age 42, recently acquired dental coverage from her employer and is registering as a first time dental patient.

 Claire, age 42, recently acquired dental coverage from her employer and is registering as a first time dental patient. The dentist has completed her oral health diagnosis and found areas of plaque, gingivitis, and the beginning stages of periodontitis. Dental charting shows some restorations. Patient x-rays indicate that demineralization is also occurring in certain areas. Instructions Think about the following questions and then type or upload your response: What steps will be taken to motivate this patient to better oral health? How will the dental assistant assess the patient’s attitude? Developing solutions to the patient’s needs requires the exercise of what skill? Identify Claire’s abilities and skills and any special considerations related to her age group that are important for meeting her oral hygiene goals. What type of home care should be emphasized? Discuss the dental decay (caries) equation. How does it relate to Claire’s diagnosis?