6 - Paediatric dentistry - Exercises
Exercise 1: Match a word
Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.
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Exercise 2:
Exam preparation 
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 infantil
Clínica dental: primera visita infantil. Pida por web o teléfono y traiga la tarjeta sanitaria y el dental si lo tiene. En la , explique al niño que será una revisión corta y que puede hacer preguntas. Si hace falta , se realiza en la consulta en pocos minutos.
En el revisamos los dientes y las encías. Según el caso, hacemos una limpieza y aplicamos para prevenir caries. A veces ponemos selladores en los molares o hacemos un empaste pequeño. Si hace falta , lo pedimos a los padres y explicamos todo con calma.Dental clinic: first child’s visit. Make an appointment online or by phone and bring the health insurance card and the dental history if you have it. In the waiting room, explain to the child that it will be a short check-up and that they can ask questions. If an X-ray is needed, it is done in the office in a few minutes.
In the dental chair we check the teeth and gums. Depending on the case, we do a cleaning and apply fluoride to prevent cavities. Sometimes we put sealants on the molars or do a small filling. If local anesthesia is needed, we ask the parents for consent and explain everything calmly.
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Qué tratamientos y medidas se mencionan para la primera visita y cómo se explica o tranquiliza al niño según el texto?
(What treatments and measures are mentioned for the first visit, and how does the text say the child is informed or reassured?)
Exercise 3:
Listening
Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
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(The mother tries to calm the child by telling him that at first they will only check his teeth.) |
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(On this visit, the doctor is going to give the child local anesthesia.) |
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(Before taking the X-ray, they ask the mother for permission and give her instructions to help the child.) |
Exercise 4: Verb conjugations
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
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1. Antes de sentarse en el sillón dental, el dentista le ___ con calma lo que va a hacer.
(Before sitting down in the dental chair, the dentist calmly ___ to him what he is going to do.)2. Mientras esperáis en la sala de espera, yo ___ el historial dental del niño.
(While you are waiting in the waiting room, I ___ the child's dental history.)3. Si el niño se pone nervioso, la higienista lo ___ y le habla despacio.
(If the child gets nervous, the hygienist ___ him and speaks to him slowly.)
Exercise 5:
Dialogue comprehension
Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
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Primera cita en odontopediatría
Dra. Ruiz (odontopediatra): Show Hola, Javier. ¿Lucía viene por primera vez? Pasad, por favor; ahora esperamos un momento en la sala de espera y luego iremos al sillón dental.
(Hello, Javier. Is Lucía coming for the first time? Come in, please; now we’ll wait a moment in the waiting room and then we’ll go to the dental chair.)
Javier (padre): Show Sí, es la primera vez. Está un poco nerviosa y no quiere abrir la boca.
(Yes, it’s the first time. She’s a little nervous and doesn’t want to open her mouth.)
Dra. Ruiz (odontopediatra): Show Es normal. Se lo explico con calma: solo voy a mirar los dientes y hacer una exploración bucal rápida, sin dolor. Tú puedes quedarte a su lado para tranquilizarla.
(That’s normal. I’ll explain it calmly: I’m only going to look at her teeth and do a quick oral examination, without pain. You can stay by her side to reassure her.)
Javier (padre): Show Perfecto. ¿Necesita usted su historial médico y dental?
(Perfect. Do you need her medical and dental history?)
Dra. Ruiz (odontopediatra): Show Sí, por favor, y también el consentimiento informado por si hay que hacer una radiografía dental o aplicar flúor. Luego os daré instrucciones para el cepillado y recomendaciones preventivas.
(Yes, please, and also the informed consent in case we need to take a dental X-ray or apply fluoride. Then I’ll give you instructions for brushing and preventive recommendations.)
Open questions:
1. ¿Qué hace la doctora para calmar a la niña antes de revisar los dientes?
What does the doctor do to calm the girl before checking her teeth?
Exercise 6: Discussion questions
Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond
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Useful expressions:
Primero... y luego... / El dentista me ha explicado que... / ¿Puede repetirlo, por favor?
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Es la primera vez que llevas a tu hijo al dentista en España. ¿Qué haces en la sala de espera y cómo le explicas la exploración para tranquilizarle?
It is the first time you are taking your child to the dentist in Spain. What do you do in the waiting room and how do you explain the examination to reassure them?
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Durante la cita, el dentista encuentra una caries. ¿Qué preguntas haces sobre el tratamiento y qué dices para dar tu consentimiento informado?
During the appointment, the dentist finds a cavity. What questions do you ask about the treatment and what do you say to give your informed consent?
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Exercise 7: Writing correspondence
Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation
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Hola, soy Laura, de la Clínica Dental Sonrisa.
Te escribo para confirmar la cita de Leo (primera visita) el jueves a las 17:10. Al llegar, pasad por recepción y esperad en la sala de espera. La doctora le va a revisar los dientes con calma y, si hace falta, haremos una radiografía pequeña. A veces también hacemos una limpieza rápida y flúor.
¿Leo tiene alguna alergia o algún problema médico? Gracias.
Hi, I’m Laura, from Sonrisa Dental Clinic.
I’m writing to confirm Leo’s appointment (first visit) on Thursday at 17:10. When you arrive, please stop by reception and wait in the waiting room. The doctor is going to check his teeth calmly and, if necessary, we’ll do a small X-ray. Sometimes we also do a quick cleaning and fluoride.
Does Leo have any allergies or any medical condition? Thank you.
Useful phrases:
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Gracias por el mensaje, confirmo la cita del jueves a las…
(Thanks for the message, I confirm the appointment on Thursday at…)
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Quería preguntar si es posible…
(I wanted to ask if it’s possible to…)
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Leo está un poco nervioso, pero yo le voy a explicar que…
(Leo is a bit nervous, but I’m going to explain to him that…)
No tiene alergias ni problemas médicos.
Quería preguntar si la radiografía duele o si es rápida. Leo está un poco nervioso, pero yo le voy a explicar con calma cómo será la visita y que la doctora solo revisará los dientes al principio. ¿Podemos llegar 10 minutos antes para rellenar el historial en recepción?
Muchas gracias.
Un saludo,
Marta
Hi Laura, thanks for the message. I confirm Leo’s appointment on Thursday at 17:10.
He has no allergies or medical conditions.
I wanted to ask if the X-ray hurts or if it’s quick. Leo is a bit nervous, but I’m going to calmly explain to him what the visit will be like and that the doctor will only check his teeth at first. Can we arrive 10 minutes early to fill out the medical history at reception?
Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Marta
