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Information needs identified as being critical to dentists
| • Chief complaint | • Sensations |
| • Anatomic location | • Presence of swelling |
| • Onset of discomfort | • Presence of bleeding |
| • Pain intensity | • Difficulty eating/drinking |
| • Pain frequency | • Medication taken |
| • Presence of fever | • Medication effect |
| • Triggers of pain | • Photograph |
| • Pain reliefs | • Miscellaneous comments |
