Practical Case StudiesApr 16, 2022 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon Practical Case StudiesRead More
of Terms – Organisations and Other DescriptorsApr 16, 2022 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon of Terms – Organisations and Other DescriptorsRead More
4: Occlusal ExaminationJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 4: Occlusal ExaminationCase 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…Read More
6: Local Contributing FactorsJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 6: Local Contributing FactorsCase 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….Read More
3: Oral Hygiene Instruction with Limited DexterityJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 3: Oral Hygiene Instruction with Limited DexterityCase 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…Read More
1: Participating in Community ProgramsJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 1: Participating in Community ProgramsCase 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…Read More
3: Pit and Fissure SealantsJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 3: Pit and Fissure SealantsCase 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…Read More
1: Older AdultJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 1: Older AdultCase 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…Read More
5: Aggressive PeriodonticsJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 5: Aggressive PeriodonticsCase 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…Read More
2: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within GroupsJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 2: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within GroupsCase 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…Read More
2: Polishing Restored and Natural TeethJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 2: Polishing Restored and Natural TeethCase 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…Read More
1: Plaque Removal; Individualized Patient EducationJul 18, 2020 by mrzezo in Dental Hygiene Comments Offon 1: Plaque Removal; Individualized Patient EducationCase 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…
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