Exam 29: Polishing

Manual polishing uses balsa wood attached to a contra-angle handle to polish and desensitize the teeth.Dental hygienists commonly use manual polishing to remove extrinsic stain from the enamel surface.

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The best method for removing the polishing agent from the interproximal surfaces is to

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Question 22

Each of the following are contraindications for air and power polishing EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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Question 23

A prophy brush should be used on facial and lingual surfaces of the teeth.Power polishing can be used to remove bacteria prior to sealant placement.

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Exam 29: Polishing

Manual polishing uses balsa wood attached to a contra-angle handle to polish and desensitize the teeth.Dental hygienists commonly use manual polishing to remove extrinsic stain from the enamel surface.

The best method for removing the polishing agent from the interproximal surfaces is to

Each of the following are contraindications for air and power polishing EXCEPT one.Which one is the EXCEPTION?

A prophy brush should be used on facial and lingual surfaces of the teeth.Power polishing can be used to remove bacteria prior to sealant placement.

Dental Hygiene As a Profession

Legal and Ethical Considerations

Communication Skills

Health Education and Promotion

Immunology and the Oral Systemic Link

Evidence-Based Care

Exposure and Infection Control

Comprehensive Medical and Oral Health History

Assessment Instruments

Extraoral and Intraoral Examination

The Periodontal Examination

Hard Tissue Examination

Biofilm,calculus,and Stain

Indices

Radiology

Dietary Assessment and Nutritional Counseling

Risk Assessment

Dental Hygiene Diagnosis,treatment Plan,documentation,and Case Presentation

Devices

Dentifrices and Mouthrinses

Cariology and Caries Management

Sealants

Prostheses and Appliances,therapeutic Treatment

Ergonomics

Power Scaling

Instrumentation Principles and Techniques

Nonsurgical and Surgical Periodontal Therapy

Management of Dentin Hypersensitivity

Esthetics

Dental Fear and Anxiety Management

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Local Anesthesia

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Maintenance

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Endocrine System

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