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?

Match the correct ADHA standard with the description.

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

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

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. Which oral condition should be addressed first with this patient?

Under Good Samaritan statutes, emergency care cannot be denied if providing such care is a part of a person’s job responsibilities. Dental hygienists have a duty to deliver emergency services within the scope of their training.

Tooth abrasion is typically located around which portion of the tooth?

Orthodontic treatment does not increase the risk of __________.

Orthodontic appointments are typically 4 to 6 weeks apart. This is because

A blood pressure reading of 142/96 should be classified as __________.