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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
