Congratulations on completing Preclinic! I am so proud of al…
Congratulations on completing Preclinic! I am so proud of all of you and what you have learned this semester and the steps you have taken in a different kind of program. I look forward to seeing you continue your growth and development into great healthcare providers next semester. Please take a break to rest and recharge your batteries for a busy semester starting in January.
Read DetailsAtypical findings during the intra- and extra-oral examinati…
Atypical findings during the intra- and extra-oral examination are variations of normal and generally do not require referral or consultation. Abnormal findings during the intra- and extra-oral examination do require referral or consultation.
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For the following items below, assume your patient has responded positively on his/her medical history. Using responses A or B, indicate whether or not antibiotic premedication is necessary for each condition. A = antibiotic premedication is necessary for dental hygiene treatment B = antibiotic premedication is not necessary for dental hygiene treatment
Read DetailsAs you are probing tooth #20 you detect a severe drop in the…
As you are probing tooth #20 you detect a severe drop in the probe on the facial aspect and a 7mm pocket is recorded. You also note that 1-2 mm of recession has occurred at this site. All other probe readings are apparently normal throughout the mouth. You suspect that this area represents the presence of:
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