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?

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

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

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

The best way to clean a furcation is

It is the dental hygienist’s ethical responsibility to increase public awareness and understanding of high-quality oral health practices. This ethical principle is known as

Match the correct ADHA standard with the description.

The hygienist’s role in orthodontic treatment should NOT include which of the following?

Rachel is a 68-year-old patient that has been coming to your office for seven years. During the review of her medical history, she tells you that she had a stroke eight months ago that has left her very weak on her right side. She now takes blood thinning medication everyday as well as two medications for hypertension. Her blood pressure reading was 136/88. In the past she has had wonderful oral hygiene care at every visit, but today she presents with moderate to heavy biofilm and generalized slight calculus. Your oral assessment reveals normal salivary flow and no decay, but the patient reports that her teeth are now quite sensitive to cold. What is the ASA level for this patient?