Procedures Manual to Accompany Dental Hygiene

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