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03-Speaking Sample Test 3 - Dentistry
03-Speaking Sample Test 3 - Dentistry
You are 30 years old and have come to the dentist because you have a mouth full
of ulcers which have been irritating you for about a week. Your gums are also very
sore.
• When asked, say you’ve been experiencing ulcers and sore gums for about a
week. You haven’t had anything like this before.
• Say you brush your teeth every day, but you never floss and you haven’t seen a
dentist in several years. Ask what is causing your mouth ulcers.
• Say if you have to take antibiotics, you’re concerned about possible side effects.
• Say you’re worried about getting serious side effects because you’ve heard that
they can be quite bad.
DENTIST Your 30-year-old patient is presenting with a severely ulcerated mouth (ulcerated
mucosal surfaces) and sore gingivae.
• Find out details about patient’s sore gums and ulcers (onset, previous
occurrences, etc.).
• Find out about patient’s dental hygiene practices (brushing, flossing, visits to
dentists, etc.).
• Give possible causes of mouth ulcers (e.g., bacteria/virus, nutritional deficiency,
vigorous brushing, etc.).
• Outline treatment (scale/clean, mouthwash, course of antibiotics, topical pain
killers if required, etc.).
• Explain possible side effects of antibiotics (e.g., nausea, stomach problems, rash,
etc.).
• Reassure patient about possible side effects (e.g., serious side effects not
common, etc.). Establish patient’s consent for examination.