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Spotlight: Dental care

Hee Seung Lee

HeeSeung Lee

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From sore teeth to aching gums, people often come to the pharmacy seeking relief from dental pain. Auckland pharmacy owner HeeSeung Lee speaks to reporter Jonathan Chilton-Towle about treatment options pharmacy staff can recommend
and how to tell if the patient needs an urgent trip to the doctor or dentist

Assessing symptoms, Firstly, it is important to assess the patient’s symptoms. Ask the WWHAM questions and examine the patient’s mouth. (Remember, examining the mouth may