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Dentistry 3 - First dental visit
Dentistry 3 - First dental visit
Dentistry 3 - First dental visit

Dentistry 3 - First dental visit - Exercises

Primera visita al dentista

Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.

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La anamnesis — Las preguntas al paciente (The medical history — The questions to the patient)
El historial médico — La información de salud (The medical record — Health information)
Registrar alergias — Anotar las alergias (Record allergies — Note the allergies)
Tomar radiografías — Hacer radiografías (Take X-rays — Do X-rays)

Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)

Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below

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Primera visita al dentista: qué esperar

Fill in the gaps: alergias, historial, sillón, sonda, radiografía

(First visit to the dentist: what to expect)

En la primera visita, el dentista revisa tu médico y anota y medicación. Después te pide que te sientes en el dental y explica cómo será la consulta: exploración de la boca con espejo y , y revisión de encías y dientes.

Si es necesario, se toma una intraoral para localizar caries o zonas con sensibilidad. Al final, el profesional comenta los resultados, da instrucciones de higiene y puede programar una cita de seguimiento.
On the first visit, the dentist reviews your medical history and notes allergies and medication. Then they ask you to sit in the dental chair and explain what the appointment will be like: an examination of the mouth with a mirror and probe, and a check of the gums and teeth.

If necessary, an intraoral X-ray is taken to locate cavities or sensitive areas. At the end, the professional discusses the results, gives hygiene instructions, and may schedule a follow-up appointment.

  1. ¿Qué pasos incluye la primera visita al dentista y para qué sirve la radiografía intraoral?

    (What steps does the first visit to the dentist include and what is the intraoral X-ray for?)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(First I will take your medical history and review your medical record. I need to record allergies and ask about medication. Then you sit in the dental chair and you must follow my instructions. I am going to take an intraoral X-ray and then I will perform an oral examination with the dental mirror, the explorer, and the forceps. If you notice sensitivity, tell me so I can detect cavities. Today I will not numb the area. At the end, we schedule a follow-up appointment.)
True False

(Before looking at the teeth, the dentist asks about the patient's allergies and medication.)

(The dentist is going to numb the area during this first visit.)

(After the X-ray, the dentist uses the mirror, the explorer, and the forceps to look for cavities.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. Primero le ___ unas preguntas para completar su historial médico.

(First, we ___ you a few questions to complete your medical history.)

2. Por favor, si ___ sensibilidad, me lo dice y paramos.

(Please, if you ___ sensitivity, tell me and we will stop.)

3. Ahora ___ en el sillón dental y abra la boca, por favor.

(Now ___ in the dental chair and open your mouth, please.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

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Primera cita en la clínica dental

Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)

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Useful expressions:

Quería saber cómo va a ser la consulta y qué vamos a hacer hoy. / Tengo alergia a… / Estoy tomando… / Me duele aquí / Noto sensibilidad en este diente.

  1. ¿Es tu primera visita al dentista en España? ¿Qué información médica importante comentas al inicio y qué preguntas haces sobre la consulta?
    Is this your first visit to the dentist in Spain? What important medical information do you mention at the beginning and what questions do you ask about the appointment?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  2. Durante la exploración, el dentista te pide que te sientes en el sillón y va a tomar una radiografía: ¿qué instrucciones esperas y cómo explicas si sientes sensibilidad o dolor?
    During the examination, the dentist asks you to sit in the chair and is going to take an X-ray: what instructions do you expect and how do you explain if you feel sensitivity or pain?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation

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Asunto: Primera visita dental - confirmación

Hola, Marta:

Soy Laura, de la Clínica Dental Sol. Te escribo para confirmar tu primera cita el martes a las 10:30. En esta primera visita haremos una exploración oral y, si es necesario, una radiografía pequeña para comprobar si hay caries.

Antes de venir, ¿puedes decirnos si tienes alergias o si tomas alguna medicación? Si tienes sensibilidad o dolor en alguna muela, indícanos cuál.

Gracias,
Laura (recepción)

Subject: First dental visit - confirmation

Hi, Marta:

I'm Laura, from Sol Dental Clinic. I'm writing to confirm your first appointment on Tuesday at 10:30. At this first visit we will do a oral examination and, if necessary, a small X-ray to check for cavities.

Before you come, can you tell us if you have allergies or if you take any medication? If you have sensitivity or pain in any tooth, tell us which one.

Thank you,
Laura (reception)

Useful phrases:

  1. Confirmo la cita para el martes a las 10:30.

    (I confirm the appointment for Tuesday at 10:30.)

  2. No tengo alergias conocidas / Tengo alergia a…

    (I have no known allergies / I am allergic to…)

  3. Actualmente tomo… y noto sensibilidad en…

    (I currently take… and I notice sensitivity in…)

Hola, Laura:

Gracias por tu mensaje. Confirmo la cita del martes a las 10:30.
No tengo alergias conocidas. Tomo ibuprofeno de vez en cuando por dolor de cabeza, pero no tomo medicación diaria.
Desde hace una semana noto sensibilidad en la muela superior derecha, sobre todo con bebidas frías.

Un saludo,
Marta
Hi, Laura:

Thank you for your message. I confirm the appointment on Tuesday at 10:30.
I have no known allergies. I take ibuprofen from time to time for headaches, but I don't take daily medication.
For a week now I've noticed sensitivity in the upper right tooth, especially with cold drinks.

Best regards,
Marta