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Apply fluoride agents
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental hygiene care plan
follow safety and infection control protocol
recommend appropriate fluoride product based on patient need
explain the procedure to patient
select correct armamentarium
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
prepare teeth prior to application
monitor patient during procedure
check for tissue reaction and patient well-being
provide post operative directions to patient
document procedure on patient record
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Employ psychological pain control strategies
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
recognize symptoms of an anxious/fearful patient
demonstrate pain control strategies
use verbal and non-verbal techniques to reassure patient
confirm results of pain control with patient
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Apply desensitizing agents
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental care plan
follow safety and infection control protocol
determine the level of sensitivity the patient is experiencing
select correct desensitizing agent
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
prepare teeth prior to application
perform the correct steps in the correct order
evaluate patient's response to desensitizing agent
provide post operative instructions to patient
evaluate patient's dietary habits and oral home care
recommend changes or adaptation in dietary habits and oral home to reduce sensitivity
document procedure in the patient record
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Develop a dental hygiene care plan
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
dental hygiene care plan is based on assessment data from intra/extra oral exam and periodontal exam
dental hygiene care plan describes patient risk factors and special needs
dental hygiene care plan is based on patient's periodontal case type classification
dental hygiene care plan is based on patient's calculus classification
dental hygiene care plan spells out dental health goals
dental hygiene care plan describes comprehensive services needed to meet dental health goals
dental hygiene care plan lays out a sequence of appointments required to provide dental services
dental hygiene care plan correlates findings of assessment data with the dental hygiene care plan
dental hygiene care plan exhibits correct grammar, punctuation, use of medical/dental terminology, and spelling
explain the dental hygiene care plan to patient and instructor
document the development of the individualized dental hygiene care plan
obtain informed consent for dental hygiene care plan
evaluate the effectiveness of the dental hygiene care plan and modify as needed
use dental terminology the patient can understand
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Perform whole mouth assessment on a patient
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
perform intraoral examination
perform extraoral examination
document assessment data of intra/extraoral examination
documentation charts conditions of the dentition
documentation identifies patient's periodontal classification
documentation identifies patient's calculus classification
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Differentiate dental accretions according to extent and location
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
manipulate explorer for detection
air dry teeth
perform all critical steps in the correct order
classify accretion as supragingival or subgingival
classify accretion according to tooth surface detected on
document extent and location of accretion
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Perform comprehensive periodontal examinations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
record the assessments of the following periodontal structures: mucogingival junction, gingival recession, clinical attachment level, periodontal pocket depths, furcation involvement, tooth mobility, bleeding, suppuration, and gingival inflammation
discuss the findings of the comprehensive periodontal examination with the patient and instructor
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Determine appropriate patient classifications
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
interpret assessment data of comprehensive periodontal examination
interpret percentage of bone loss from patient radiographs
determine calculus classification
document patient classifications on patient treatment record
verify accuracy of classifications with your instructor
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Counsel patients to reduce health risks
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental care plan
analyze assessment data to identify patient's health risks
explain health risks to the patient , showing how assessment findings support your analysis
actively involve patient in setting goals to reduce health risks as part of the dental hygiene care plan
advise patient on personal behaviors that can reduce health risks
provide preventive education and/or treatment to address the health risks
explain why following the plan is in the patient's best interest and is likely to decrease health risks
acknowledge patient concerns
use language that is appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and define medical/dental terminology for the patient when needed
document results of counseling session
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Implement adjunctive home care aids into the dental hygiene care plan
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental care plan
identify patient needs for oral home care
select adjunctive home care aid to meet the needs
introduce patient to adjunctive home care aid, explaining why using it is in the patient's best interest
demonstrate use of adjunctive home care aid, explaining how to use it
coach the patient as she/he practices using the adjunctive home care aid
answer patient questions about purpose and use of adjunctive home care aid
check for patient understanding
use language that is appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and define medical/dental terminology for the patient when needed
document recommendations for adjunctive home care and patient's response
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Remove supragingival stain and dental biofilm
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental care plan
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
select the correct armamentarium
perform all critical steps in the correct order
demonstrate use of motor polishing, air powder polishing, or hand instrumentation
verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
examine dentition for completion of treatment
leave soft tissue intact without trauma
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Remove calcified accretions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental care plan
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
position the patient and clinician correctly
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
demonstrate correct instrumentation technique, supragingivally and/or subgingivally
avoid soft tissue injury
verify accretion removal with explorer
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Remove deposits with power scalers
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental care plan
follow safety and infection control protocol
explain the rationale for using power scalers to a patient
select correct insert for deposit removal based on patient need
set up a power scaler using proper settings
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
demonstrate proper technique of power instrumentation
demonstrate effective fluid evacuation using power instrumentation
evaluate effectiveness of power instrumentation with explorer
document use of power scaler on patient treatment record
perform maintenance procedures on power units
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Apply dental sealants
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental hygiene care plan
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
perform all critical steps in the correct order
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Expose dental images
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
check the prescription provided by a dentist
explain procedures to patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
select appropriate radiographic series for patient
use appropriate kilovoltage, milliamperage, and time
demonstrate proper exposing technique: bisecting, paralleling, or panoramic
perform all steps in correct order
images are of diagnostic quality, exhibiting no critical errors in positioning, exposure, or processing
images fulfill prescription
images are arranged in appropriate format
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Provide comprehensive care for calculus case type 1 and 2
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
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental hygiene care plan
obtain informed consent
perform primary assessment on the patient (medical/dental history, vital signs, extraoral and intraoral exams)
chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
independently prepare a care plan that meets the criteria on the care plan criteria checklist, seeking feedback from your instructor
care plan shows evidence that you have weighed alternative solutions, choosing the most effective treatment
care plan shows evidence that you have adapted treatments to meet the patient's unique needs
communicate the plan of care to the patient
manage pain
employ universal standards throughout the procedure without prompting
wear personal protective equipment and prepare patient with personal protective equipment
apply medicaments/chemotherapeutics called for in the care plan
document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
perform the critical steps in the correct order
communicate professionally with the patients
interact professionally 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 a variety of periodontal stages
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
implement treatment of dental hygiene services according to the dental hygiene care plan
obtain informed consent
perform primary assessment on the patient (medical/dental history, vital signs, extraoral and intraoral exams)
chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
independently prepare a care plan that meets the criteria on the care plan criteria checklist, seeking feedback from your instructor
care plan shows evidence that you have weighed alternative solutions, choosing the most effective treatment
care plan shows evidence that you have adapted treatments to meet the patient's unique needs
communicate the plan of care to the patient
manage pain
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Determine tobacco use risks
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify oral manifestations of tobacco use
discuss with a patient their attitudes on tobacco cessation
recognize common symptoms of nicotine dependency and withdrawal
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Acquire intraoral photographs
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
explain procedures to peer patient
position the patient and clinician correctly
select the correct armamentarium
perform all critical steps in the correct order
photographs are of diagnostic quality