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…
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…
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…
Case 3Patient with Hypertension CASE STORY A 67‐year‐old male came with a chief concern of: “my gums started bleeding and I’m concern about bad breath.” He reports his last dental…
Case 1Pain and Anxiety Control: Analgesics CASE STORY A 59‐year‐old Asian male presented with a complaint of occasional pain and food impaction around his maxillary right fixed bridge. PROBLEM‐BASED LEARNING…
Case 1Examination and Documentation CASE STORY A 55‐year‐old Caucasian female presented with a chief complaint of: “My mouth is always dry, and I have difficulty swallowing.” She said, “I was…
Case 2Emergency Situations and Provision of Appropriate Care CASE STORY A 33‐year old Caucasian male, smoker, presents for a new patient appointment. He has recently gained employment in a high‐stress…
Case 2Patient with Asthma CASE STORY A 27‐year‐old female presents for an in‐office dental whitening appointment. Her last recare appointment was three months ago and, at that time, her oral…
Case 1Plaque‐Induced Gingivitis CASE STORY A 20‐year‐old Caucasian male presents for treatment. His chief complaint is “My gums bleed when I brush and it hurts to floss.” He has not…
Case 1Infection Control CASE STORY A 61‐year‐old female, presented with a chief complaint of: “I am here for my regular check‐up. I am very concerned with how you clean your…
Case 3Drug‐Induced Gingivitis CASE STORY There are multiple cases in which drug‐induced gingivitis may occur. According to the American Academy of Periodontology there are an increasing number of medications that…
Case 6Periodontal Exam Introduction The periodontium comprises the gingiva, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and the cementum. It provides support to the teeth, keeping them anchored in the maxilla and mandible….
