4: Occlusal Examination
Case 4Occlusal Examination CASE STORY Miranda Hathaway is 11 years old. She is active in student government, basketball, softball, and field hockey. Miranda stated she is “being bullied and teased…
6: Local Contributing Factors
Case 6Local Contributing Factors CASE STORY As with drug‐induced gingivitis, there are many cases in which local contributing factors play a role in the development of gingival and periodontal diseases….
3: Oral Hygiene Instruction with Limited Dexterity
Case 3Oral Hygiene Instruction with Limited Dexterity CASE STORY A 59‐year‐old female presents at the dental office for complete dental evaluation and states, “I feel like some of my teeth…
1: Participating in Community Programs
Case 1Participating in Community Programs CASE STORY The dental hygienists from the local component were contacted after Palomar Hospital was awarded a grant to assess the oral health needs and…
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….
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: 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…
