Dental hygiene began in Bridgeport, Connecticut on the eve of the Great War, dentists realized that by the time children were reaching the dental chair, decay was already existent and an issue.

Calculus holds bacteria in contact with tissue and provides mechanical irritation to the tissue.

All of the following are phases in a dental hygienists’ appointment except which one?

What would you ask Mr. Anthony?

Should a patient exhibiting oral, and clinical signs and symptoms of herpes virus have treatment postponed?

Maggie can expect that the dental hygienist will be able to remove the stannous fluoride stain as part of the prophylaxis because it is exogenous extrinsic.

Extrinsic stains are caused by:

Maggie Krieg is a 48 year old female, presenting to SPC as a new patient. She hasn’t been to the dentist in five years. She was prescribed a brush on stannous fluoride gel the last time she was there and had several refills and just ran out thus stop using it about 6-9 months ago. Maggie states that her teeth don’t feel clean since she ran out of fluoride and she doesn’t like the color of her teeth since using the fluoride as it does cause stain, if there is any bacteria on teeth. Her blood pressure is 135/80, pulse 50, respiration: 15. Maggie takes vitamins for health once in awhile when she thinks of it. Her calculus is moderate and plaque minimal. Maggie’s stain is probably:

CONGRATULATIONS you made it! You did a great job this semester! I love that you have shown such passion for the dental hygiene profession and the excitement you demonstrated in learning all the new knowledge that has been shared with you too.. Give your brain a break, spend time with your loved ones, enjoy your time off. Get lots of rest and be ready to come back in a couple weeks and learn how to properly use your instruments and take radiographs. I look forward to working with you again next semester. Thanks for a great first semester. Each of you have touched my life and heart in a special way and I thank you for that. Please complete your SSI for all classes. Have an AWESOME BREAK!  ( Hint when answering this question, this is all true )   

You are almost done with the exam. Keep going, I think you are all great and know you will be very successful. BELIEVE in yourself you CAN do what ever you make your mind up to do! I have enjoyed having you in class this semester and look forward to working with all of you next semester. Keep going and enjoy this opportunity of getting an awesome profession and career! Celebrate the the ups and let the lows just go by the wayside and count them as learning experiences. SMILE I care and appreciate each of you! (This is true by the way a hint for the answer)