A sessile lesion has a wide base of attachment. A pedunculated lesion has a narrow base of attachment and an associated stalk.    

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.

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

What characteristics would help the dental hygienist differentiate the universal scaler from a Gracey curet? (1)   cross-section shape of the working end (2)   number of cutting edges used (3)   shape of the toe/tip  

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:    

Factors that influence the risk of caries for adults include: (1)   dry mouth (2)   topical fluoride usage (3)   frequency of eating (4)   effectiveness or oral hygiene  

Which of the following would be TRUE about dental erosion:  

Gingival crevicular fluid serves what function(s):  

Which of the following instruments in your kit are universal instruments?  

Water lines are bled at the end of an appointment for what length of time?