Model of dental care process
n For any member of any population process
initiated by some form of stimulus (or cue)
– Varies for symptomatic and asymptomatic
individuals
– For asymptomatic
• Cue might be recall reminder from DDS
• Toothpaste commercial reminding to brush regularly
• Habit
– For symptomatic
• Cue is primarily the detection of a dental symptom & its
evaluation
• Establishes the meaning & significance of the illness
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