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When sharpening a universal curette, the face should parallel with the floor. 

What is the best term to describe this lesion?

When  my terminal shank is parallel with the tooth surface, by blade is at a ______degree angulation to that surface.

After reading the case study, please indicate at least 6 appropriate DHDX: Kate, a 10-year-old girl, presents for a routine exam and cleaning. Her last appointment was 3 years ago. She reports the following: exercise-induced asthma treated with an inhaler, with normal vital signs and weight, and no HPV vaccination. Assessment findings: generalized moderate-heavy biofilm, gingival inflammation, two new carious lesions, several areas of demineralization, and crowding on mandibular anterior teeth. Kate plays soccer but doesn’t wear a sports mouthguard. Kate and her mother do not seem interested in oral health prevention. 

An “orange peel” or polka dotted appearance of the gingiva describes what condition?

When the terminal shanks of the listed instruments are parallel with the tooth, what blade-tooth angulation is created?

What is the best term and description for the lesion on the labial mucosa?

 Match each picture to the term that best describes what you see.

At what angulation should the blade of the universal curette be to the plastic test stick to test for sharpness?

At what point in the process of care should a care plan be developed?