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 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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Case 4Chronic Periodontitis CASE STORY A 48‐year‐old Caucasian male presents for treatment. His chief complaint is “My teeth are rotted out at the bottom.” He has experienced bleeding and sore…
Case 2Head and Neck Examination CASE STORY A 29‐year‐old female, recently employed as an elementary special education teacher, presented with a chief complaint of, “I am concerned about white spots…
Case 2Psychiatric Disability CASE STORY A 19‐year‐old female college student presents to the clinic with the chief concern of “my upper front teeth seem thin and are really sensitive to…
Case 4Dentinal Hypersensitivity CASE STORY A 42‐year‐old female patient presents to the office with the chief concern of “I’ve forgotten to wear my nightguard for the last two weeks, I…
Case 5Gingival Examination Introduction The gingival exam is an aspect of the head and neck regional examination, which is a critical component of oral health care. This section will describe…
