Oct 18, 2011

Response to posts so far

Maria, brilliant work!! Cath, you are right in classifying Type I diabetes as autoimmune. There is some debate/discussion of reclassifying Type II as an autoimmune disorder.

Is anyone interested in researching this further on this blog?  Will definitley help with the OSCA prep!

Oct 16, 2011

Revision 2011 OSCA

Hi All

In preparation for the BOH 2 OSCA lets get some discussion going on the following topics:

What are cardiomyopathies? What do you need to consider when treating patients with these conditions?

Explain the pharmacological nature of the following:

ACE inhibitors & Angiotensin- II-receptor antagonists.



Beta 1-adrenoceptors and Beta 1-blockers as well!

Why is diabetes considered an autoimmune disorder?

Lets get the discussion flowing!
 

Jun 19, 2011

Lets brainstorm root morphology

Lets use this space to identify the morphological grooves and concavities we find on specific teeth in the mouth. Why is it important to recognise these?

This is a tricky one ....

Obesity is something we should look for when diagnosing perio. How is being obese associated with perio?

Jun 17, 2011

have ago at these questions

5. Is CAL (Clinical attachment loss) the same thing as recession?


6. Obesity is something we should look for when diagnosing perio. How is being obese associated with perio?

7. What are the causes of localised periodontitis?

Jun 10, 2011

Perio Revision Questions: Lets start the ball rolling....

1. Is biofilm a risk factor for chronic periodontitis? Justify your answer.
How is ANUG treated?


2. What is considered to be the primary stress hormone?

3. Make a list of how smoking effects the periodontal tissues.

4. How long does it take for chronic gingivitis to heal after treatment?

5. Is CAL the same thing as recession?
6. Obesity is something we should look for when diagnosing perio. How is being obese associated with perio?

7. What are the causes of localised periodontitis?


8. What type of bone loss is associated with localised periodontitis?

9. What type of microbial flora is found in localised periodontitis?

These questions should stimulate some awesome discussion. Lets get going!!!