Pocket Dentistry

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…