PART 1: DENTAL HYGIENE PROCEDURES
Section 2: Preparation for the Appointment
Chapter 8: Medical Emergencies
Procedure 8-1: Initial Assessment
Procedure 8-2: Rescue Breathing–Adult, Child, Infant
Procedure 8-3: Single-Rescuer CPR–Adult, Child, Infant
Procedure 8-4: Two-Rescuer CPR–Adult and Child
Procedure 8-5: Single-Rescuer CPR Using an AED–Adult and Child
Procedure 8-6: Conscious Choking–Adult and Child
Procedure 8-7: Unconscious Choking–Adult and Child
Procedure 8-8: Conscious Choking–Infant
Procedure 8-9: Unconscious Choking–Infant
Section 3: Assessments
Chapter 11: Vital Signs
Procedure 11-1: Taking an Oral Temperature Measurement with a Mercury-in-Glass Thermometer
Procedure 11-2: Taking an Oral Temperature Measurement with an Electric Thermometer
Procedure 11-3: Measuring the Radial Pulse
Procedure 11-4: Measuring Respirations
Procedure 11-5: Assessing Blood Pressure by Auscultation
Chapter 13: Extraoral and Intraoral Clinical Assessment
Procedure 13-1: Conducting Extraoral Assessments
Procedure 13-2: Conducting Intraoral Assessments
Chapter 14: Assessment of the Dentition
Procedure 14-1: Use of an Electric Pulp Tester to Determine Pulp Vitality
Chapter 15: Oral Hygiene Assessment: Soft Deposits and Hard Deposits
Procedure 15-1: Oral Deposit Assessment
Section 5: Implementation
Chapter 22: Mechanical Plaque Biofilm Control: Interdental & Supplemental Self-Care Devices
Procedure 22-1: Spool Flossing Method–Adults
Procedure 22-2: Loop Flossing Method–Children and Clients with Limited Manual Dexterity
Procedure 22-3: Use of a Floss Holder
Procedure 22-4: Use of a Floss Threader
Procedure 22-5: Use of a Toothpick in a Toothpick Holder
Procedure 22-6: Use of a Wedge Stimulator
Procedure 22-7: Use of a Rubber Tip Stimulator
Procedure 22-8: Use of an Interdental Brush
Procedure 22-9: Use of a Tongue Cleaner
Procedure 22-10: Use of a Dental Water Jet–Jet Tip
Chapter 24: Hand-Activated Instruments
Procedure 24-1: Basic Positioning for Assessment and Treatment
Procedure 24-2: Use of the Periodontal Probe
Procedure 24-3: Use of the Periodontal Explorer
Procedure 24-4: Use of the Anterior Sickle Scaler
Procedure 24-5: Use of the Posterior Sickle Scaler
Procedure 24-6: Use of the Universal Curet
Procedure 24-7: Use of Area-Specific Curets
Procedure 24-8: Operator Positioning Strategies of Protective Scaling
Chapter 25: Ultrasonic Instrumentation
Procedure 25-1: Instrumentation with the Magnetostrictive Ultrasonic Unit
Chapter 26: Root Morphology and Instrumentation Applications
Procedure 26-1: Root Morphology and Implications for Root Instrumentation
Chapter 27: Management of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Stains
Procedure 27-1: Rubber-Cup Polishing
Procedure 27-2: Air Polishing
Chapter 28: Decision Making Related to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
Procedure 28-1: Use of Extended-Shank and Mini-Blade Curets
Chapter 29: Chemotherapy for the Control of Periodontal Diseases
Procedure 29-1: Placement of Controlled-Release Drug: Tetracycline Fiber
Procedure 29-2: Placement of Controlled-Release Drug: Chlorhexidine Chip
Procedure 29-3: Placement of Controlled-Release Drug: Doxycycline Gel
Procedure 29-4: Placement of Controlled-Release Drug: Minocycline Hydrochloride Microspheres
Chapter 30: Acute Gingival and Periodontal Conditions, Lesions of Endodontic Origin, and Avulsed Teeth
Procedure 30-1: Emergency Management of the Avulsed Tooth
Chapter 31: Caries Management: Fluorides, Chlorhexidine, Xylitol, and Amorphous Calcium Phosphates
Procedure 31-1: Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride Using the Tray Technique
Procedure 31-2: Professionally Applied Sodium Fluoride Varnish Using the Paint-On Technique
Chapter 32: Pit and Fissure Sealants
Procedure 32-1: Applying Light-Cured (Photopolymerized) Sealants
Procedure 32-2: Applying Self-Cured (Autopolymerizing) Sealants
Chapter 35: Impressions, Study Casts, and Oral Stents
Procedure 35-1: Selecting the Correct Tray Size and Preparing It for Use
Procedure 35-2: Mixing Alginate
Procedure 35-3: Making a Mandibular Preliminary Impression
Procedure 35-4: Making a Maxillary Preliminary Impression
Procedure 35-6: Making a Wax-Bite Registration
Procedure 35-6: Pouring the Cast and the Base
Procedure 35-7: Constructing and Custom-Made Stent
Chapter 36: Restorative Therapy
Procedure 36-1: Applying a Rubber Dam
Procedure 36-2: Removing a Rubber Dam
Procedure 36-3: Placing a Tofflemire Matrix System
Procedure 36-4: Placing an Amalgam Restoration
Procedure 36-5: Finishing and Polishing Amalgam Restorations
Procedure 36-6: Placing and Finishing a Resin Composite Restoration
Procedure 36-7: Placing a Glass Ionomer Cement Restoration of Class V Abrasion Lesions
Procedure 36-8: Restoring a Carious Lesion Using Alternative Restorative Therapy
Procedure 36-9: Placing a Stainless Steel Crown
Procedure 36-10: Placing a Retraction Cord
Procedure 36-11: Preparing Reinforced Zinc Oxide and Eugenol Temporary Restorations (Class II Cavity Preparation)
Section 6: Pain and Anxiety Control
Chapter 37: Behavior Management of Dental Fear and Anxiety
Procedure 37-1: Preparing the Client for Relaxation Therapy
Procedure 37-2: Teaching Deep Breathing to a Fearful Client
Procedure 37-3: Guided Imagery
Procedure 37-4: Guiding the Client into Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Procedure 37-5: Guiding the Client into Progressive Relaxation
Procedure 37-6: Awakening the Client after Relaxation Therapy
Chapter 38: Dental Hypersensitivity Management
Procedure 38-1: Administration of Desensitizing Agents
Chapter 39: Local Anesthesia
Procedure 39-1: Loading the Metallic or Plastic Cartridge-Type Syringe
Procedure 39-2: Unloading the Breech-Loading Metallic or Plastic Cartridge-Type Syringe
Chapter 40: Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Analgesia
Procedure 40-1: Administration of Nitrous Oxide–Oxygen Analgesic Using the Constant Liter Flow Technique
Section 7: Individuals with Special Needs
Chapter 41: Persons with Disabilities
Procedure 41-1: Transferring a Client from a Wheelchair to a Dental Chair Using a One-Person Lift
Procedure 41-2: Transferring a Client from a Wheelchair to a Dental Chair Using a Two-Person Lift
Chapter 45: Persons with HIV Infection
Procedure 45-1: Dental Hygiene Care for the HIV-Infected Client
Chapter 49: Persons with Respiratory Diseases
Procedure 49-1: Management of an Acute Asthmatic Episode
Chapter 55: Persons with Fixed and Removable Dentures
Procedure 55-1: Dental Hygiene Care for Clients with Fixed and Removable Dentures
Procedure 55-2: Daily Oral and Denture Hygiene Care for Individuals with Removable Prostheses
Procedure 55-3: Daily Oral Care for Individuals with Fixed Prostheses
PART 2: CLIENT EDUCATION HANDOUTS
Section 1: General Dentistry
Congenitally Missing Teeth* Fluorosis, Mottled Enamel, and White Spots * You Can Have Whiter Teeth! * At-Home Tray System: Tooth Whitening Instructions * Prophylactic Antiobiotics for Premedication * Staying Well: How to Keep Your Mouth Healthy * How to Brush! How to Floss! * Juice Drink Alert * Prevention of Decay * When Radiographs Are Necessary * Reversing Decay * Topical Fluoride: At Home and in the Dental Office * Attrition and Abrasion * Bad Breath * Sensitive Teeth * Xerostomia: Dry Mouth Syndrome
Section 2: Pediatric Dentistry
A Child’s First Visit to the Dentist * Early Childhood Caries * Eruption Patterns of Teeth * Prevention of Dental Disease in Infants and Children * Sealants * Supplemental Fluoride
Section 3: Periodontics
Furcation Involvement * Gingival Hyperplasia * Gingivitis * Insufficient Attached Gingiva * Necrotizing Periodontal Disease * Periodontal Disease * Periodontal Disease and Systemic Health * Pocket Depth Measurement * Smoking and Adult Periodontitis * Prophylaxis * Scaling and Root Planing * Scaling and Root Planing: Posprocedure Instructions * Scaling and Root Planing: Reevaluation * Soft Tissue Management * Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse 0.12% * Periostat: Systemic Submicrobial Dose of Doxycycline * Site-Specific Antibiotic Therapy * Subgingival Irrigation
PART 3: ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND CLIENT CARE RESOURCES