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Extrinsic stains are caused by:

CONGRATULATIONS you made it! You did a great job this semester! I love that you have shown such passion for the dental hygiene profession and the excitement you demonstrated in learning all the new knowledge that has been shared with you too.. Give your brain a break, spend time with your loved ones, enjoy your time off. Get lots of rest and be ready to come back in a couple weeks and learn how to properly use your instruments and take radiographs. I look forward to working with you again next semester. Thanks for a great first semester. Each of you have touched my life and heart in a special way and I thank you for that. Please complete your SSI for all classes. Have an AWESOME BREAK!  ( Hint when answering this question, this is all true )   

Maggie Krieg is a 48 year old female, presenting to SPC as a new patient. She hasn’t been to the dentist in five years. She was prescribed a brush on stannous fluoride gel the last time she was there and had several refills and just ran out thus stop using it about 6-9 months ago. Maggie states that her teeth don’t feel clean since she ran out of fluoride and she doesn’t like the color of her teeth since using the fluoride as it does cause stain, if there is any bacteria on teeth. Her blood pressure is 135/80, pulse 50, respiration: 15. Maggie takes vitamins for health once in awhile when she thinks of it. Her calculus is moderate and plaque minimal. Maggie’s stain is probably:

You are almost done with the exam. Keep going, I think you are all great and know you will be very successful. BELIEVE in yourself you CAN do what ever you make your mind up to do! I have enjoyed having you in class this semester and look forward to working with all of you next semester. Keep going and enjoy this opportunity of getting an awesome profession and career! Celebrate the the ups and let the lows just go by the wayside and count them as learning experiences. SMILE I care and appreciate each of you! (This is true by the way a hint for the answer)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis mode of transmission is:

Kevin Anthony is your 10:00AM patient at the dental hygiene clinic at SPC. He is a 75 year old male. His vitals were as follows: BP 145/88 respiration: 17, Pulse 72. His last cleaning was 9 months ago. Kevin has a history of angina, atherosclerosis (with a heart stent placed in 2000), hypertension, rheumatic fever, and a stroke in 2005. He is allergic to penicillin. He takes lasix (diuretic), Procardia (heart medication) and vitamins daily. He is on a low sodium diet. He prevents with heavy supra and subgingival plaque, light subgingival calculus and no stain. His tissues are dark pink, marginal edema and they bleed upon instrumentation. Which medication should be looked up in the on online in Lexi comp?

Who signs off on the patients health history at SPC  after it has been completed if the patient is new or is a recare to SPC clinic?

Kevin Anthony is your 10:00AM patient at the dental hygiene clinic at SPC. He is a 75 year old male. His vitals were as follows: BP 145/88 respiration: 17, Pulse 72. His last cleaning was 9 months ago. Kevin has a history of angina, atherosclerosis (with a heart stent placed in 2000), hypertension, rheumatic fever, and a stroke in 2005. He is allergic to penicillin. He takes lasix (diuretic), Procardia (heart medication) and vitamins daily. He is on a low sodium diet. He prevents with heavy supra and subgingival plaque, light subgingival calculus and no stain. His tissues are dark pink, marginal edema and they bleed upon instrumentation. Today Mr.Anthony’s Blood pressure according to SPC is

Anti-biofilm agents such as chlorhexidine mouth rinse may cause brown stain where as Marijuana stain is grayisht-black.

Who is the founder of dental hygiene?