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

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The Editors Cheryl M. Westphal Theile, EdD, RDH, is a Clinical Professor, Associate Dean for Allied Dental Programs, and Director of Dental Hygiene at New York University College of Dentistry in New York, NY, USA. Mea A. Weinberg, DMD, MSD, RPh, is a Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology and a Clinical Professor of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry in New York, NY, USA. Stuart L. Segelnick, DDS, MS, is in private practice in Brooklyn, NY, USA. He is a Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology; Diplomate, International Congress of Oral Implantologists and is an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the New York University College of Dentistry in New York, NY, USA.

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List of Contributors . xi Preface xv Chapter 1 Patient Examination 1 Case 1 Examination and Documentation 2 Stefania Moglia Willis Case 2 Head and Neck Examination 9 Stefania Moglia Willis Case 3 Radiographic Exam 15 Aaron E. Yancoskie Case 4 Occlusal Examination 21 Stefania Moglia Willis Case 5 Gingival Examination 29 Aaron E. Yancoskie Case 6 Periodontal Exam 36 Aaron E. Yancoskie Chapter 2 Dental Hygiene Diagnosis 43 Case 1 Plaque-Induced Gingivitis 44 Holly S. Harper Case 2 Non-Plaque-Induced Gingivitis 49 Holly S. Harper Case 3 Drug-Induced Gingivitis 54 Holly S. Harper Case 4 Chronic Periodontitis 60 Holly S. Harper Case 5 Aggressive Periodontics 65 Holly S. Harper Case 6 Local Contributing Factors 70 Holly S. Harper Chapter 3 Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care 75 Case 1 Infection Control 76 Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard Case 2 Emergency Situations and Provision of Appropriate Care 82 Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard Case 3 Individualized Patient Care 88 Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard Case 4 Nutritional Counseling 94 Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard Case 5 Dental Hygiene Treatment Strategies 101 Shirley S. Birenz and Cynthia J. Howard Chapter 4 Nonsurgical Periodontal Procedures 109 Case 1 Periodontal Debridement (Hand, Ultrasonic, Sonic Instrumentation) 110 Judith Kreismann and Marija L. Cahoon Case 2 Reassessment and Maintenance 116 Judith Kreismann and Marija L. Cahoon Case 3 Oral Hygiene Instruction with Limited Dexterity 122 Judith Kreismann and Marija L. Cahoon Chapter 5 Pharmacology 127 Case 1 Pain and Anxiety Control: Analgesics 128 Ronald J. Lehane Case 2 Pain and Anxiety Control: Topical and Local Anesthetics 133 Ronald J. Lehane Case 3 Pain and Anxiety Control: Nitrous Oxide 138 Ronald J. Lehane Case 4 Topical Drug Delivery (Local Drug Delivery, Oral Rinses, and Irrigation) 143 Ronald J. Lehane Case 5 Systemic Antibiotics and Enzyme Suppression Therapy 149 Ronald J. Lehane Chapter 6 Surgical Periodontal Procedures 155 Case 1 Surgical Support Services 156 Edgard S. El Chaar and Stephanie E. Cruz Case 2 Implant Procedures and Maintenance 161 Edgard S. El Chaar and Stephanie E. Cruz Chapter 7 Preventive Therapies 167 Case 1 Plaque Removal; Individualized Patient Education 168 Kellie R. Kennedy Case 2 Fluoride - Systemic and Topical 176 Mark S. Wolff Case 3 Pit and Fissure Sealants 180 Mark S. Wolff Chapter 8 Introduction to Biomaterials 187 Case 1 Biomaterials: Dental Implants and Peri-implantitis 189 Lorilei Kirby Case 2 Polishing Restored and Natural Teeth 194 Lorilei Kirby Case 3 Alginate Impressions 200 Lorilei Kirby Case 4 Dentinal Hypersensitivity 207 Kim Attanasi Chapter 9 Management of Special Needs Patients 213 Case 1 Older Adult 214 Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang Case 2 Psychiatric Disability 220 Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang Case 3 Abuse 224 Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang Case 4 Substance-Related Disorder 231 Rosemary D. Hays, Eva M. Lupovici, and Sarah Yoon Kang Chapter 10 Management of Medically Complex Patients 237 Case 1 Patient with Diabetes 238 Debra Ferraiolo Case 2 Patient with Asthma 244 Miriam R. Robbins Case 3 Patient with Hypertension 248 Silvia Spivakovsky Case 4 Patient Taking Antithrombotic Drugs - Valve Replacement 252 Analia Veitz-Keenan Case 5 Patient with Kidney Disease 258 Joan A. Phelan Chapter 11 Professional Responsibility 263 Case 1 Ethical Principles - Informed Consent 264 Winnie Furnari Case 2 Regulatory Compliance 271 Winnie Furnari Case 3 Patient and Professional Communication 276 Winnie Furnari Chapter 12 Community and Oral Health Promotion 283 Case 1 Participating in Community Programs 284 Lisa B. Stefanou and Dianne L. Sefo Case 2 Promoting Health and Preventing Disease within Groups 290 Lisa B. Stefanou and Dianne L. Sefo Index 297