The gingival exam is conducted as part of the assessment and provides the clinician with a cursory view of the gingival health. There are specific clinical markers that can be indicators for either the presence or absence of disease. It is important for the clinician to understand the clinical markers, descriptors associated with the markers, and the indicators that are connected to the presence of disease. An in depth understanding of the gingival assessment will provide the clinician with the initial information needed to move ahead with a periodontal evaluation and radiographic interpretation in a way that is inclusive and correlates with the gingival assessment to develop a comprehensive understanding of the patients overall periodontal health status. Study Sheets: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/

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This episode is an introduction to the periodontium and will review the basic components of the periodontium and gingival unit. Review of terminology associated with the periodontium will be covered in addition to the attachment apparatus. The information covered in this episode will provide the listener with just enough of the basics of the periodontium and gingival unit to be able to complete periodontal charting and gingival assessment activities in the clinical setting. Study sheets available: https://thehappyflosserrdh.etsy.com/

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Let’s take a look at the orofacial structures of the face, neck, and oral cavity. The listener will be provided with the introductory landmarks of the face and neck as well as the landmarks within the oral cavity. Comprehensive understanding of these landmarks are essential components of the oral cancer screening exam that is performed on all patients as part of the assessment in the clinical setting. The variants of normal that exist in patient populations will also be covered and are essential for clinicians to know when performing the oral cancer screening assessment.

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Form and function brings us back to geometry. There are connections between tooth shapes and their function within the dentition. There is a method to the design characteristics of the dentition. There are general rules related to the function of the dentition that we will review as well as some of the considerations for dysfunction that can evolve when the form and function are improperly configured.

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This episode will provide listeners with the three most common tooth designation systems used in the USA. The Universal, ISO, and Palmer Notation Systems will be reviewed. This information is an essential component of skill development in the clinical setting as it relates to charting, instrumentation basics, and communication around the dentition between clinicians.

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So you have been accepted into the dental hygiene program and are about to start your educational journey. This episode will review important first steps to start off your semester on the right foot. Review of ways for you to be prepared for your first day in class, clinic, and on the learning management online component of the curriculum. Discussion about how to get and stay organized with your full schedule.

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In this introduction episode we will explore the career path of the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH). There are specific entrance requirements to gain acceptance into an accredited program as well as technical standards that are necessary for performing clinical skills. Individuals looking into the field of dental hygiene should have a strong background in science and math.

We will discuss the specifics of the job description related to the profession. Strategies you can use to determine if dental hygiene is the right career path for you. We will review some of the skills you need to be successful in a dental hygiene program. Review of the first steps you can take in making the decision to starting your educational journey into the profession. Whether you want to start with an associate's degree in dental hygiene or move on to pursue a Masters's degree in dental hygiene, the starting point remains the same. The first thing to do is take the first step.

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