3: Pit and Fissure Sealants
Case 3Pit and Fissure Sealants CASE STORY A 25‐year‐old male presents for dental examination after a seven‐year hiatus from dental care. The patient has been away at college, started working…
1: Older Adult
Case 1Older Adult CASE STORY A 73‐year‐old Hispanic female patient presents to the clinic with the chief concern of “I had a partial denture made back home in my own…
5: Aggressive Periodontics
Case 5Aggressive Periodontics CASE STORY A 53‐year‐old Caucasian female presents for treatment. Her chief complaint is “sensitive teeth.” She has experienced bleeding and sore gums. She has not been to…
2: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups
Case 2Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups CASE STORY The dental hygienists that are members of a local component have been awarded funds by the regional dental society to…
2: Polishing Restored and Natural Teeth
Case 2Polishing Restored and Natural Teeth CASE STORY Mrs. X, a 52‐year‐old female, widow, will be getting married in two months “I am so excited about my wedding; I really…
1: Plaque Removal; Individualized Patient Education
Case 1Plaque Removal; Individualized Patient Education CASE STORY The patient is Mrs. A., a 58‐year‐old Caucasian female with a history of periodontal disease, and who has been under periodontal maintenance…
1: Biomaterials: Dental Implants and Peri‐implantitis
Case 1Biomaterials: Dental Implants and Peri‐implantitis CASE STORY Mr. X is a 34‐year‐old male who will be relocating after obtaining a position as an illustrator in Los Angeles. Recently he…
3: Alginate Impressions
Case 3Alginate Impressions CASE STORY Ms. X, a single, 48‐year‐old female with a high‐end career in finance presents with a chief complaint “As I get older my teeth are not…
5: Systemic Antibiotics and Enzyme Suppression Therapy
Case 5Systemic Antibiotics and Enzyme Suppression Therapy CASE STORY A 48‐year‐old female patient presented with complaint of pain and swelling of five days duration associated with her mandibular left first…
1: Patient with Diabetes
Case 1Patient with Diabetes CASE STORY A 43‐year‐old Hispanic male presented with the dental concern of “my gums are bleeding and one of my teeth is moving.” He explained that…
4: Nutritional Counseling
Case 4Nutritional Counseling CASE STORY An 82‐year‐old Caucasian female, recently widowed, presented with a chief complaint of: “My tongue doesn’t feel right. It sometimes burns when I eat certain foods…
4: Substance‐Related Disorder
Case 4Substance‐Related Disorder CASE STORY A 32‐year‐old male presents with a white lesion in the mandibular vestibule area of the left molar region. Patient states that he has chewed smokeless…
2: Fluoride – Systemic and Topical
Case 2Fluoride – Systemic and Topical CASE STORY A 20‐year‐old female presents for dental examination after a three year hiatus from dental care. The patient has been away at college…
2: Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis
Case 2Non‐Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis CASE STORY A 25‐year‐old Caucasian female presents for treatment. Her chief complaint is “My gums bleed all the time.” She goes to the dentist every six months….
1: Ethical Principles – Informed Consent
Case 1Ethical Principles – Informed Consent CASE STORY A 49‐year‐old female presents with her 18‐year‐old daughter for comprehensive dental hygiene care. The mother has Limited English Proficiency (LEP). The daughter…
2: Implant Procedures and Maintenance
Case 2Implant Procedures and Maintenance CASE STORY A 63‐year‐old African American female presented with the chief complaint of “I am due for a cleaning.” PROBLEM‐BASED LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES To…
1: Periodontal Debridement (Hand, Ultrasonic, Sonic Instrumentation)
Case 1Periodontal Debridement (Hand, Ultrasonic, Sonic Instrumentation) CASE STORY A 38‐year‐old female presents with the chief complaint “I need a cleaning.” She complains of pain and bleeding while brushing. PROBLEM‐BASED…
2: Regulatory Compliance
Case 2Regulatory Compliance CASE STORY The 53‐year‐old female patient lives on the same street as the dental hygienist. The dental hygienist has a casual yet cordial relationship with the patient….
3: Patient and Professional Communication
Case 3Patient and Professional Communication CASE STORY A dental hygienist had finally after many oral cancer screenings on all her patients discovered a suspicious lesion. Even the dentist employer agreed…
2: Reassessment and Maintenance
Case 2Reassessment and Maintenance CASE STORY A 61‐year‐old female with a history of surgical and nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease presents for evaluation. PROBLEM‐BASED LEARNING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES Describe evaluation…
