Treatments
Evaluations
Instruments
Periodontal Disease
Education
100
How often should you get a dental prophylaxis?
Every 6 months.
100
How many levels are on the bleeding index?
4 levels
100
Name 3 tools used by a dental hygienist?
Probe, Curette, Polisher, Explorer, Scaler
100
What do healthy gums look like?
Pink, firm to the touch, not bleeding, not painful
100
What are the three education pathways to become a Dental Hygienist?
A Certificate in Dental Hygiene, A Bachelor Of Science in Dental Hygiene, and the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene
200
What does fluoride do for the teeth?
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the surface of the teeth stronger and resistant to cavities.
200
What is the function of a periodontal exam?
To check the gums, teeth, and cheeks for disease
200
What tool is used to measure the depth of gum pockets?
(Periodontal) Probe
200
What is periodontal disease?
An infections of the gums that hold the teeth in place
200
How many semesters is the dental hygiene program at HCC.
5 Semesters
300
What are sealants?
Sealants are a thin coating that when painted on the chewing surface of the back teeth can prevent cavities.
300
What is radiographic analysis?
The interpretation of dental X-rays.
300
What is another name for the periodontal explorer?
Sickle Probe
300
At what stage do people experience the shifting and loss of teeth?
Severe Periodontitis (final stage)
300
How long does it take to get a certificate in dental hygiene?
Approximately 23 months
400
What procedure is performed when a patient has severe gum disease?
Scaling and root planing (SRP)
400
When is a periodontal chart filled out?
After a periodontal examination is performed
400
In what treatment is a dental polisher used?
Dental Prophylaxis/Dental Cleaning
400
What percentage of people develop the later stages of periodontitis after gingivitis?
15-20%
400
What are the prerequisites for dental hygiene school at HCC?
Introductory Chemistry 1, Anatomy and Physiology 1 lecture and lab, Composition 1, Introduction to Sociology
500
What is the name of the treatment that is a clear liquid that can be used to help prevent cavities from growing and spreading?
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)
500
Bleeding on probing is an example of a symptom in which level of the bleeding index?
Level 3 of the bleeding index
500
What is the main difference between scalers and curettes?
Scalers are used on the area above the gumline while Curettes are used under the gumline.
500
What percentage of bone loss is experienced in the final stage of periodontal disease?
50-80% bone loss
500
What is the average tuition for a Bachelor's degree In Dental Hygiene?
$36,382