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    Dental Hygienist

    PATIENT/CLIENT AGE GROUP EXPERIENCE

    Newborn (0 to 1)

    Toddler (1 to 3)

    Preschool (3 to 5)

    School age (6 to 12)

    Adolescent (13 to 18)

    Adult (19 to 65)

    Elderly (over 65)

    PRACTICE SETTING EXPERIENCE

    Community Care

    Corrections

    Dental Supply Company

    Federal or State Institution/MHMR

    General Dentistry

    Acute Care/Hospital

    Mobile Dental Unit

    Orthodontic Office

    Periodontal Office

    School

    EMR/SOFTWARE/TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS

    Intra-Oral//Extra- Oral Photography

    Digital Radiology (Intra-Oral/Extra- Oral/Panoramic)

    Hard Tissue Charting

    Periodontal Charting

    Clinical Narrative Charting

    Scheduling of Appointments

    Use of CDA Coding of Dental Procedures for Third Party Coverage

    Generation of Correspondence to Patients, Third Parties and Other Professionals

    ISOLATION AND INFECTION PREVENTION

    Modes of Disease Transmission in a Dental Office

    Practice Infection Control/Prevention

    MEDICATIONS

    Administer Local Anesthetic

    Adverse Effects of Local Anesthetics

    Adverse Reactions to Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation

    Assist with Administration of Local Anesthetic

    Common Oral Manifestations of Drug Categories

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Asthma

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Cardiovascular Disease

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Diabetes

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Immunocompromised Patients

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Psychosis

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Pulmonary Disease

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Seizures

    Medications Commonly Used to Treat Thyroid Conditions

    Medications on Commonly Used to Treat Organ Transplants

    Fluoride Regimen Dosage/Duration Indicated

    Interpret and Explain Directions for a Written Prescription

    Medications that can Cause Gingival Hyperplasia

    Medications that can Cause Xerostomia

    Monitor Dates of Emergency Medications/Order/Replace

    Need for Antibiotics to Treat Dental Related Infection

    Need for Prescription Strength Fluoride/Remineralization Agent

    Need for Prophylactic Premedication Prior to Dental Treatment

    Observe for Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

    Protocol for Placement of Local Chemotherapeutic Agents in Periodontal Pockets

    Use of Drug Reference Manual/Computer Program

    DENTAL PRACTICES

    Diseases of Concern to Dental Healthcare Workers

    Head and Neck Anatomy

    Identify/Report Neglect or Abuse

    Identify and Assess Oral Head Neck Pathology

    Identify Medical Risk Patients

    Identify Need for Medical Consultation Prior to Dental Treatment

    Medical Emergency in Dental Office/CPR/AED

    Obtain/Assess Comprehensive Medical and Dental History

    Obtain/Assess Vital Signs (BP, Pulse, Resp and Temp)

    OSHA

    Practice Correct Operator Ergonomics

    Prevention of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

    MEDICAL PATIENT EXPERIENCE

    Anaphylaxis

    Angina Pectoris

    Apnea

    Arrythmias

    Asthma

    Bedridden Patient

    Congenital Heart Defect/Heart Murmur

    Congestive Heart Failure

    Conscious Oral Sedation Patient

    COVID-19

    Diabetes

    Epilepsy

    Fearful Client (Anxiety/Phobia)

    General Sedation Patient

    Heart Valve

    Hospital/Nursing Home Patient

    Hyperglycemia

    Hypertension

    Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperventilation

    Hypoglycemia

    Hypothyroidism

    Immunocompromised Patient

    Implant Patient

    IV Sedation Client

    Joint Replacement

    Methamphetamine Patient (Meth Mouth)

    Myocardial Infarction

    Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

    Organ Transplant Patient

    Patient Undergoing Chemotherapy/Radiation Therapy

    Pregnant Patient

    Pulmonary Distress

    Respiratory Arrest

    Seizure

    Special Needs Patient (MHMR/Physical Disability)

    Stroke

    Syncope

    Tachycardia

    Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

    Vertigo

    DENTAL PROCEDURES AND ORAL PATHOLOGY

    Effects of Aging on the Dentition

    Ages of Tooth Formation for Permanent and Deciduous Dentition

    Air Abrasive Polishing

    Assist with Air Abrasive Polishing

    Automatic/Manual Radiographic Processing Technique

    Basic Dental Anatomy and Root Morphology

    Caries Risk Assessment

    CDC Classification of Instruments and Procedures

    Classification of Dental Carious Lesions

    Classify Stages of Periodontal Disease

    Classify Types Occlusion

    Cleaning of Fixed Prostheses

    Cleaning of Removable Appliances/Prostheses

    Conventional Dental Radiography(Intra- Oral/Panoramic)

    Conventional Radiology

    Developmental Anomalies of Oral Tissues

    Diagnodent Laser

    Digital Dental Radiography (Intra- Oral/Panoramic)

    Digital Photography/Computer Imaging Program

    Disinfect Patient Care Area

    Distinguish Deciduous Teeth from Permanent Teeth

    Emergency Oxygen Operation

    Eruption Pattern/Ages of Eruption for Permanent/Deciduous Dentition

    Fabricate Whitening Trays

    Finishing and Polishing of Amalgam Restorations

    Formulate Treatment Plan and Appointment Sequencing

    Identify Contraindications to Treatment Modalities

    Identify Presence of Third Molars in Teens and Adults

    Implant Care

    In-Office Whitening

    Intra-Oral Camera Digital Radiology

    Inventory Control: Ensuring Rotation of Supplies and Expiration Dates

    Monitoring Placement/Removal of Rubber Dam Components

    Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation Monitoring

    Operate Diagnodent Laser

    Operate Whitening Equipment (Light)

    Operation of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

    Oral Hygiene Instructions

    Oral Manifestations of Systemic Diseases

    Patients Demonstrating Dental Anxiety

    Perform Extraoral/Intraoral Cancer Screening

    Periodontal Assessment and Recording

    Pit and Fissure Sealant Application/Curing Light

    Pouring/Trimming of Dental Study Casts

    Practice Precautions Necessary Treating a Patient with Active TB

    Preparation and Delivery of Dental Bonding Agent Glass Ionomers

    Proper Disposal of Sharps

    Radiographic Evidence of Disease Process (Caries, Periodontal Disease, and Pathology)

    Removal of Sutures

    Restorative Dental Materials

    Sharpening of Hand Instruments

    Signs and Symptoms of Periodontal Disease

    Single-Handed Technique Transfer of Instruments

    Slow Speed Polishing

    Subgingival Antimicrobial Irrigation

    TMJ Assessment

    Topical Application of Fluoride

    Ultrasonic/Sonic Instrumentation

    PATIENT/CLIENT AND CAREGIVER EDUCATION

    Age Related Decay

    Dental and Dental Hygiene Procedures

    Fixed Versus Removable Prosthodontics

    Home Plaque Removal Devices and Equipment

    Oral Disease Process

    Restorative Crowns

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