Brushing with power toothbrushes uses ______ force than with manual toothbrushes.

Bridgett is a 42-year-old accountant. She is a new patient to your office and presents today with pain on the lower left. The periodontal assessment reveals generalized bleeding on probing and probing depths that are less than 3 mm with the exception of the interproximal molar areas where 5 mm depths are noted. A review of the medical history reveals hypertension and diabetes for which she takes lisinopril and metformin. Her latest A1c was 8.6. Radiographs reveal 1 mm bone loss between the molars and a radiolucency at the apex of tooth 19.   Based on this information what is the dental hygiene diagnosis for this patient?

Most periodontal diseases begin in the interdental col area. The col area connects the lingual and buccal papillae.

The primary bacteria associated with dental caries is ______.

It is the dental hygienist’s ethical responsibility to prevent harm, remove harm, and promote good. This ethical principle is known as

The act of carrying out the dental hygiene care plan is related to which ADHA Standard?

Each of the following characteristics is associated with intrinsic motivation EXCEPT one. Which is the exception?

Which is the most commonly used device for removing oral biofilm?

The best way to clean a furcation is

Which type of motivation is action initiated from an environmental source: