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…
4: Chronic Periodontitis
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…
2: Head and Neck Examination
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…
2: Psychiatric Disability
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…
4: Dentinal Hypersensitivity
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…
5: Gingival Examination
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…
5: Dental Hygiene Treatment Strategies
Case 5Dental Hygiene Treatment Strategies CASE STORY An 18‐year‐old male presented for a dental check up with a chief complaint of: “I feel some pain in between my teeth every…
3: Individualized Patient Care
Case 3Individualized Patient Care CASE STORY A 31‐year‐old Caucasian female presents for a routine checkup and prophylaxis. “I have been referred to your office by my oncologist to have a…
