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Perform root detoxification with hand instruments
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
indicate areas appropriate for root detoxification during treatment planning
assemble the appropriate armamentarium
explain the procedure to the patient
select an appropriate Gracey curette
use multidirectional strokes
begin with short, overlapping strokes
progress to longer, overlapping strokes
use light, even lateral pressure
confine strokes within the sulcus or pocket
maintain sharpness of curettes
evaluate the detoxified surfaces for smoothness relative to individual root anatomy
explain post-operative reactions/instructions to patient
follow appropriate infection control protocol
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Perform root detoxification with power instruments
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
indicate areas appropriate for root detoxification during treatment planning
assemble the appropriate armamentarium
explain the procedure to the patient
select an appropriate insert
adjust the water and power to the desired setting
use multidirectional strokes
begin with short, overlapping strokes
progress to longer, overlapping strokes
confine strokes to the sulcus or pocket
evaluate the detoxified surfaces for smoothness relative to individual root anatomy
explain post-operative reactions/instructions to patient
follow appropriate infection control protocol
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Administer prescribed chemotherapeutic agents
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
evaluate efficacy of initial therapy and determine need for site specific therapy
identify a site for use of a chemotherapeutic agent
select the optimum intervention for your patient
assemble armamentarium specific to the chemotherapeutic agent chosen for your patient
administer chemotherapeutic agent according to manufacturer's directions
verbalize contraindications for chemotherapeutic agent used on patient
verbalize post-operative instruction to patient
document treatment provided in the patient record
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Adapt care plan to accommodate patients with special needs
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify patient needs and significant findings that impact the delivery of dental hygiene services
obtain consultations as needed
discuss adaptive aids for intervention of etiologic risk factors to prevent disease
prioritize the care plan based on health status and collaboration with patient and other professionals
adapt treatment based on health status and the actual and potential problems of the individual to facilitate optimal oral health
establish a treatment sequence of care appropriate to patient needs
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Select treatment options for prophylaxis on dental implants
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
list the armamentarium necessary for providing professional dental hygiene care for dental implant patients
assess the need for removal of hard or soft deposits on implant patients
identify and document signs and symptoms of oral problems and risk factors associated with dental implants
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Provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1, 2, and 3 patients
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement services, in consultation with your instructor, as described in the care plans for a minimum number of patients
obtain informed consent
document proper CDT codes (if applicable)
perform primary assessment on the patient (medical/dental history, vital signs, extraoral and intraoral exams)
expose appropriate images as prescribed
chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
prepare a dental hygiene care plan based on patient need
identify alternative treatment options
care plan shows evidence that you have adapted treatments to meet the patient's unique needs
communicate the dental hygiene care plan to the patient
manage the patient's pain and anxiety
employ standard precautions through the process of care
document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
communicate in a professional manner with the patients
interact in a professional manner with the instructor
present a professional appearance in accordance with clinic criteria
hard deposits are removed from the teeth
soft deposits are removed from the teeth
soft tissue is not injured
evaluate the completeness and effectiveness of the care plan and the treatment
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Provide comprehensive care for patients with all periodontal stages and grades
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement services, in consultation with your instructor, as described in the care plans for a minimum number of patients
obtain informed consent
document proper CDT codes (if applicable)
perform primary assessment on the patient (medical/dental history, vital signs, extraoral and intraoral exams)
expose appropriate images as prescribed
chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
prepare a dental hygiene care plan based on patient need
identify alternative treatment options
care plan shows evidence that you have adapted treatments to meet the patient's unique needs
communicate the dental care plan to the patient
manage the patient's pain and anxiety
employ standard precautions through the process of care
document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
perform root detoxification on periodontally involved tooth surfaces
communicate in a professional manner with the patients
interact in a professional manner with the instructor
present a professional appearance in accordance with clinic criteria
hard deposits are removed from the teeth
soft deposits are removed from the teeth
soft tissue is not injured
evaluate the completeness and effectiveness of the care plan and the treatment
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Perform laser therapy
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
indicate areas appropriate for laser therapy during treatment planning
assemble the appropriate armamentarium
explain the procedure to the patient
select an appropriate laser tip
select the correct wattage
use appropriate stroke technique
confine strokes to area of treatment
explain post-operative reactions and instructions to patient
follow appropriate infection control protocol
follow recommended safety procedures
document treatment in the patient record