Bill Smith, a 28-year-old healthy male, reports that he is concerned with his health. He works out daily and has a diet filled with fruits and vegetables. At his six-month recall, Mr. Smith’s chief complaint is the stain on his teeth. Mr. Smith reports that he smokes two packs of cigarettes a day. He has been a smoker for the past 10 years and is aware of its impact on his health and he is “ready to quit.” He has no medical concerns. He does not take any medications. The clinical exam reveals a stable periodontal status with generalized 2- to 3- mm probing depths. The gingival tissue appears fibrotic. Moderate tobacco stain is present on all lingual surfaces. Which stain removal procedure would you select for Mr. Smith?

Which of the following periodontal maintenance/recall interval is most appropriate for this patient after today’s visit?

The patient presents with light-to-moderate supra/subgingival deposits. During scaling, which of the following cavitron insert (s) should be used?

Which of the following is true of advanced/alternative extra-oral fulcrum techniques?

The ________ transducer converts electrical energy to vibrations by activating crystals within the ______ rod.

You have completed scaling and root planing Genevieve’s teeth. Which of the following is true regarding polishing procedure’s for Genevieve?

Intraoral photographs are helpful in:

Your patient has moderate cervical line stain on the lower anterior linguals from smoking 1/2 pack of cigarettes a day. His medical history reveals high blood pressure and arthritis.  You have chosen the air-polish method of stain removal.  Which of the following describes the correct technique and choice of powder for removal of the stain described here?

The recommended interval between initial periodontal therapy and re-evaluation appointment is 4-8 weeks. The average recommended recall interval for at risk periodontal patients is 3 months.

With regard to the technique required for a crosswind correction on takeoff, you should use