What would happen if you held the tip of an ultrasonic scaler against a tooth surface without constant movement?

Check at least two answers that apply: (the instructor will review after the exam) The Slimline Left & Right is used for…

Medical contraindications for the use of magnetostrictive ultrasonic units include all but one of the following.  Which is the exception?

Before establishing a treatment plan for NSPT, it is essential to determine the:

CASE STUDY   Devan Sacks, age 12, is a new client in the dental practice and has been scheduled for dental hygiene care. Devan is in the seventh grade, is one of the star players on the girls’ soccer team, and wears an athletic mouth guard protector. She is accompanied by her mother, Margaret, age 32, and her sister Bridget, age 10. After completing health, dental, and dental hygiene histories, the dental hygienist assesses the teeth, periodontium, and oral self-care skills. Significant findings include gingival inflammation, bleeding on probing around some teeth, and poor oral hygiene. Devan also admits to eating a lot of candy and snacks when away from home and presents with five new decayed areas since her last visit.  She has a knowledge deficit regarding biofilm, periodontal disease process, and personal oral health status.     Which of the following best describes the human needs deficit for Devan in relation to the gingival inflammation ?

The Barnhart 5/6 is a universal curet. The McCall 17/18 is a universal curet.

The correct and effective concept of calculus removal with an ultrasonic tip is known as which of the following?  

Surface stains that can be removed by polishing are called:

Patients on a sodium restricted diet should not use air polishing powder containing sodium bicarbonate.  An alternate powder for a patient on sodium restriction would be one made from aluminum trihydroxide.  

Ultrasonic Magnetorestrictive power scalers produces   movement. (type of stroke) Piezoelectric Technology power scalers produces    movement. (type of stroke)