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?

Factors related to the presence of food impaction include: