Crest Connections: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

Study Guide for National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Using dentalcare.com

Below is an outline, by National Board Examinations categories, of the various continuing education courses and articles available on dentalcare.com and The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice (www.thejcdp.com). Some of the content overlaps from subject to subject. This component is not comprehensive as many of the topics on the examination are not covered in these courses and articles.

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SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR DENTAL HYGIENE PRACTICE

• Anatomic Sciences
  • Root Morphology: In Periodontal Therapy
  • Smiles for Tomorrow
  • Anatomy & Histology of the Gingiva and Basic Oral Hygiene
  • Introduction to Dental Anatomy
  • Oral Health Care: A Whole New Language ­ (General Knowledge)
    

• Physiology
  • How Vital Signs Affect Your Patient’s Health
    

• Biochemistry and Nutrition
  • The Diet and Behavior Dilemma
  • Importance of Nutrition for Optimum Health of the Periodontium
    

• Microbiology and Immunology
  • Biofilm: A New View of Plaque
  • Immunological and Inflammatory Aspects of Periodontal Disease
    

• Pathology
  • A Guide to Clinical Differential Diagnosis of Oral Mucosal Lesions
  • Prevention and Management of Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment: The Role of the Oral Health Care Team
  • Oral Cancer Genetics: From Diagnosis to Treatment
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tissues: A Comprehensive Review for Oral Healthcare Providers
    

• Pharmacology
  • The Dental Staff’s Management of Medical Emergencies (ADAA)
  • Clinical Management of the Dental Patient Taking Multiple Drugs

PROVISIONS OF CLINICAL DENTAL HYGIENE SERVICES

• Assessing Patient Characteristics
  • How Vital Signs Affect Your Patient’s Health
  • Periodontal Screening and Recording: Early Detection of Periodontal Diseases
  • Periodontics: Oral Health and Wellness
  • Designing A Comprehensive Health History
  • Analyzing the Causes of Pathologic Tooth Wear
    

• Obtaining and Interpreting Radiographs
  • Intraoral Radiographic Technique
  • Improving Radiographic Techniques
  • Radiation Health in Dentistry
  • Introduction to Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
  • Radiographic Techniques for the Pediatric Patient
  • Practical Panoramic Radiography
    

• Planning and Managing Dental Hygiene Care
  • Strategic Planning for Infection Control
  • Hazard Communications & Hazardous Waste Regulations for Dental Offices
  • Smiles for Tomorrow
  • Recognition of Orthodontic Problems in Preadolescents
  • Understanding the Dangers and Health Consequences of Spit Tobacco Use
  • Geriatric Dentistry: Reviewing for the Present, Preparing for the Future
  • Older Dental Patients: Myths & Realities
  • Oral Health and the Older Adult
  • The Adult in Learning
  • Periodontal Screening & Recording: Early Detection of Periodontal Diseases
  • Prevention and Management of Oral Complications of Cancer Treatment; The Role of the Oral Health Care Team
  • The Dental Staff’s Management of Medical Emergencies
  • The Oral Risk Assessment and Early Intervention System ­ A Clinician’s Tool for Integrating the Bio/Psycho/Social Risk into Oral Disease
  • Managing Regulated Waste in Dental Environments
  • Dentinal Hypersensitivity: A Review
  • An Update on Demineralization/Remineralization
  • Management of HIV/AIDS Patients in Dental Practice
  • Pre-Solid Organ Transplant Dental Protocol for the Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Patient
  • Eating Disorders: Identification and Intervention
  • Dental Management of the Renal Transplant Recipient
    

• Performing Periodontal Procedures
  • Dental Hygiene Instrument Sharpening
  • Biofilm: A New View of Plaque
  • Anatomy & Histology of the Gingiva and Basic Oral Hygiene
  • Dental Hypersensitivity
  • Immunological and Inflammatory Aspects of Periodontal Disease
  • Root Morphology: In Periodontal Therapy
  • Periodontitis as a Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
  • Periodontics: Oral Health and Wellness I. Understanding Periodontal Health, Recognizing Disease States and Choices in Treatment Strategies
  • Immunological and Inflammatory Aspects of Periodontal Disease
    

• Preventive Agents
  • Smiles for Tomorrow
  • Update on Demineralization/Remineralization
  • Anticalculus Effects of a Novel, Dual-Phase Polypyrophosphate Dentifrice: Chemical Basis, Mechanism and Clinical Response
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants: The Added Link in Preventive Dentistry
  • Antibacterial and Antiplaque Effects of a Novel, Alcohol-Free Oral Rinse with Cetylpyridinium Chloride
    

• Providing Supportive Treatment Services
  • Dental Stains & Discolorations
  • Sports-Related Dental Injuries and Sports Dentistry
  • Counseling and Treating Bad Breath Patients
  • Understanding Nicotine Addiction and Tobacco Intervention Techniques for the Dental Professional

COMMUNITY HEALTH/RESEARCH PRINCIPLES

• Promoting Health and Preventing Disease Within Groups
  • Clinical Preventive Dentistry Leadership Conference
  • Geriatric Dentistry: Reviewing for the Present, Preparing for the Future
    

• Analyzing Scientific Literature, Understanding Statistical Concepts, and Applying Research Results
  • Using Research for Clinical Decision-Making: Elements of a Research Report
  • Using Research for Clinical Decision-Making: Evaluating a Research Report