Responding to this question is optional. Any extra credit aw…

Responding to this question is optional. Any extra credit awarded for this question will be factored into your final grade at the professor’s discretion. Short Essay Question:  Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in the early detection and management of a non-cancerous oral condition. Select an non-cancerous oral condition covered in this course, and provide a detailed explanation of how hygienists contribute to identifying the condition, their specific responsibilities in patient education and prevention, and how they collaborate with the dental team to ensure effective management and treatment. Be specific in your examples.