The muscles of facial expression provide the dental hygiene student with the knowledge base to understanding changes, abnormalities, and developmental disturbances that occur in our patient populations. In this episode, we will review the anatomy of the different regions of the face. We will review the specific facial muscles and discuss the origin, insertion, and function of each of the muscles of facial expression. To bring the content full circle, we will also review the muscles of mastication to provide students with the opportunity to link these features to clinical application with patients.

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As a licensed RDH we are bound by an oath to uphold specific standards of professional responsibility. We also have a moral obligation to our community - our patients - and ourselves. Our ADHA Code of ethics provides us with an ethical framework to make decisions that protect the health and well-being of every patient we serve. This episode will cover ethical theories and the code of ethics which are the foundation in the decision making process of an ethical dilemma.

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Dry mouth impacts dental health in all aspects and can rapidly diminish the integrity of the dentition. Restorative work as well as periodontal health can be greatly impacted by xerostomia. The clinician should understand the role saliva has on the Dentition, how to spot xerostomia, and how to treat patients who suffer from xerostomia.

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This episode will review the prenatal development process of the face, palate, and tongue. It is important for the dental hygienist to understand the process, timeline, and developmental disturbances that can occur during this phase of development.

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Prenatal development details are important for the dental hygienist to understand. Developmental disturbances occur during prenatal development and can be seen in the clinical setting. In this episode, we will review the three periods of development and the five physiological processes involved with growth and developmental of the human body.

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One of the biggest challenges in providing comprehensive care as a dental hygienist is TIME! It feels as though there is never enough time to do everything that is required in an appointment. Often times this feeling of being on a treadmill of patient care is the main cause of burnout, anxiety, and stress. In this episode we will discuss some of the main ways that you can take control of your appointment time to help you manage the stress of the clock and still provide comprehensive care to every patient in your care. The new graduate will find this especially helpful!

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One of the most important roles of the dental hygienist is patient education. If we want to see changes in the oral health status of our patients, we must understand how to instruct them on the changes that they need to make in how they care for their teeth in order to see those changes. The RDH should understand the various tooth brushing techniques including specific recommendation qualities. It is important to understand which technique will benefit your patients needs best. In this episode we will review the methods, purpose of each, contraindications/limitations, and indications for use of each method. This information will be helpful when you are working with patients in the clinical setting in the future.

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In this episode we will discuss some of the recommended action steps that will help you to rest, recharge, reflect, and reboot to get yourself ready for your next semester. The week leading up to final exams can take a toll on our physical and mental state. It is important to recognize that we need to recover and recharge. We want to come back for the next semester ready to go.

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Oral pathology is the study of diseases that present in the oral cavity. It is important for the dental hygienist to be able to differentiate between abnormal and normal conditions that appear in the head, neck, and oral cavity region. There are many correlative signs and symptoms from systemic diseases that can manifest in the oral cavity. Conditions, descriptions, and signs of oral cancer and manifestations will be covered in this episode.

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This episode will cover the components related to the occlusal assessment. Proper documentation steps for each component of the occlusal assessment process will be covered. Molar/Canine relationship, Overjet, Overbite, Midline deviations, Crossbite, marginal ridge discrepancies, and parafunctional habits are all a component of a complete occlusal evaluation.

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