Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene

Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene is an indispensable resource to understanding both the theory and practice of dental hygiene, illustrated by real-life cases in a clinically relevant format. Offers a unique case-based format that supports problem-based learning Promotes independent learning through self-assessment and critical thinking Includes a wealth of relevant cases for understanding dental procedures and management of patients Covers all essential topics within the scope of dental hygiene

Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene is an indispensable resource to understanding both the theory and practice of dental hygiene, illustrated by real-life cases in a clinically relevant format.* Offers a unique case-based format that supports problem-based learning* Promotes independent learning through self-assessment and critical thinking* Includes a wealth of relevant cases for understanding dental procedures and management of patients* Covers all essential topics within the scope of dental hygiene

List of contributorsPrefaceChapter 1 Patient examinationStefania Moglia Willis and Aaron YancoskieCase 1 Examination and documentationCase 2 Head and neck examinationCase 3 Radiographic examinationCase 4 Occlusal examinationCase 5 Gingival examinationCase 6 Periodontal examinationChapter 2 Dental hygiene diagnosisHolly HarperCase 1 Plaque- induced gingivitisCase 2 Non-plaque-induced gingivitisCase 3 Drug-induced-gingivitisCase 4 Chronic periodontitisCase 5 Aggressive periodontitisCase 6 Local contributing factorsChapter 3 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene CareShirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. HowardCase 1 Infection controlCase 2 Emergency situations and provision of appropriate careCase 3 Individualized patient educationCase 4 Nutritional counselingCase 5 Dental hygiene treatment strategiesChapter 4 Nonsurgical Periodontal ProceduresJudy Kreismann and Marija CahoonCase 1 Periodontal debridement (Hand, ultrasonic, sonic instrumentation)Case 2 Reassessment (reevaluation) and maintenanceCase 3 Oral hygiene instructionChapter 5 PharmacologyRonald L. LehaneCase 1 Pain and anxiety control: analgesicsCase 2 Pain and anxiety control: topical and local anestheticsCase 3 Pain and anxiety control: nitrous oxideCase 4 Topical drug delivery (e.g., local drug delivery, oral rinses and irrigation)Case 5 Systemic antibiotics and enzyme suppression therapyChapter 6 Surgical Periodontal ProceduresEdgard S. El Chaar, Stefanie E. Cruz, Angelita L. Leon and Yung Cheng Paul YuCase 1 Surgical support servicesCase 2 Implant procedures and maintenanceChapter 7 Preventive TherapiesKellie R. Kennedy and Mark S. WolffCase 1 Plaque removal; individualized patient educationCase 2 Fluorides - systemic and topicalCase 3 Pit and fissure sealantsChapter 8 Providing Supportive Treatment ServicesLorilei Kirby and Kim AttanasiCase 1 BiomaterialsCase 2 Polishing natural and restored teethCase 3 Making of impressions and preparation of study castsCase 4 Other supportive servicesChapter 9 Management of Special Needs PatientsRosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici and Sarah Yoon KangCase 1 Older adultCase 2 Psychiatric disabilityCase 3 AbuseCase 4 Substance related disorderChapter 10 Management of Medically Complex PatientsDebra Ferraiolo, Miriam R. Robbins, Silvia Spivakovsky, Analia Veitz-Keenan and Joan A. PhelanCase 1 Patient with diabetesCase 2 Patient with asthmaCase 3 Patient with hypertensionCase 4 Patient taking antithrombotic drugsCase 5 Patient with liver and kidney diseaseChapter 11 Professional ResponsibilityWinnie FurnariCase 1 Ethical principles, including informed consentCase 2 Regulatory complianceCase 3 Patient and professional communicationChapter 12 Community Health and Oral PromotionLisa B. Stefanou and Dianne L. SefoCase 1 Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within GroupsCase 2 Participating in Community Programs