Dental Hygiene - Dent 1040 Final Study

National Board Dental Hygiene Examination57 CardsCreated 2 months ago

A condition caused by prolonged exposure to sugary liquids in bottles, leading to early childhood caries, especially on upper front teeth.

Baby bottle mouth in children b773

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Baby bottle mouth in children b773

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Teething773

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Dental visits for children, when and how773

When: How:

Special considerations for pregnant patients752

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Special considerations for pediatric patients773

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Which microbacterium initiates cavities?

….. mutans

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TermDefinition

Baby bottle mouth in children b773

a

Teething773

a

Dental visits for children, when and how773

When: How:

Special considerations for pregnant patients752

a

Special considerations for pediatric patients773

a

Which microbacterium initiates cavities?

….. mutans

Which oral lesion is indicative of child sexual abuse?939

The oral lesion most indicative of child sexual abuse is the presence of a palatal petechiae (tiny red or purple spots on the soft or hard palate), especially if unexplained by other medical conditions.

What are some signs of child abuse? 939

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Special considerations for adolescent patients

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What are some signs of bulimia?929

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Special considerations for bulimic/eating disorder patient929

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Contraceptives and oral health

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Special considerations: PMS, pain and emotions during

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Oral changes during PMS

During premenstrual syndrome (PMS), some individuals may experience oral changes such as: Gingival inflammation (swollen, red, or bleeding gums) Increased sensitivity or discomfort in the mouth Aphthous ulcers (canker sores) Dry mouth or altered taste

Special considerations for elderly patients

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Elderly mouth changes; signs and symptoms

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Elderly patients and hearing problems, treatment

For elderly patients with hearing problems, face the patient, speak clearly and slowly, and reduce background noise during treatment.

Stages of alzheimer’s disease; patient doing ___, which stage?

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Target market populations for marketing industry

population with similar needs id’d as target market

Team building and why we are team players

Team building strengthens collaboration, communication, and trust among group members, helping improve efficiency and morale in a professional setting like dental hygiene.

Valuable population testing numbers

sample size 30+; the more the better!

Valuable places you can find information for research

textbooks, peer reviewed periodicals, research reports

How do we know items have been sterilized?

Color changing paper and spore testing

In the clinic, what is disinfected?

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Disinfectant

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Premedication, what and what alternatives?

Amoxycillin and ………

What are the universal precautions?

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When do we use universal precautions?

We use universal precautions at all times when there is a risk of contact with blood, body fluids, secretions, excretions (except sweat), non-intact skin, or mucous membranes.

How do we assess bone loss?

k

Before prophylaxis, the microflora are mainly

(gram pos/neg) (cocci/rods/spiros)?

After prophylaxis, the microflora are mainly

(gram pos/neg) (cocci/rods/spiros)?

How to correctly hold instrument?

modified pen grasp, define….

Describe the modified bass technique

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What can be put in a baby bottle?

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When do you give/not give baby a bottle?

hij

Do we instruct a patient to drink with straws after they have had an extraction? Why or why not?

No….

Name the acid used for etching

Phosphoric acid

Define autogenous

an infection from one spot on a person to another spot on the same person

Define aiotrogenic

It refers to any condition, complication, or injury that is caused by medical or dental treatment or the actions of a healthcare professional. It can result from procedures, medications, or diagnostic interventions.

When polishing, use finer grit because?

Coarser grits remove the protective layer of enamel that has absorbed the fluoride.

Polishing is done for?

stain removal, surface smoothing

Substantivity can be found in what product? What ingredient?

Chlorhexidine…..

Define validity

d

Define reliability

l

Define gingivitis and describe

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Define attrition and differentiate between attrition, abrasion, and abfraction

l

Define overjet and differentiate between overjet and overbite

l

Define and describe caries | Class I

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Define and describe caries | Class II

f

Define and describe caries | Class III

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Define and describe caries | Class IV

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Define and describe caries | Class V

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Define and describe caries | Class VI

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Define vesicle and bullae, differentiate

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Describe herpes lesions

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Describe aphthous ulcer lesions

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Know the col and why it is important during instrumentation

j