Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene
Clinical Cases (Dentistry)

1. Edition January 2019
320 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
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
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
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.