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DENTAL HYGIENE OSCE EXAM
GRADED A 2025 100% VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Outline border of another film - Films stuck together in
solutions. White spots on film - air bubbles trapped during
processing.
Thin, black, branchlike lines on film - Static lines caused by low humidity and
opening film packet too quickly.
Fogged films - improper safelight, light leaking into dark room, outdated
film. "V" or "Sharks fin" on pano - caused by lead collar.
Exaggerated smile on pano - chin tipped down too
far Flat smile on pano - chin tipped too far up
Mandibular incisors roots blurred on pano - chin tipped too far down
Bass Method - Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel
towards the gingiva.
Stillman's Method - Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the
pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle.
Charter's Method - Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful
for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries.
Fone's Method - Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal and
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lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those physically impaired, or adults who lack
manual dexterity.
Fluoride Varnish - -Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before hand.
-Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3 to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
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Fluoride is recommended for patients who: - -Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
What is the most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay? -
Community Water Fluoridation
New recommended level of fluoride is? - 0.7
ppm Old level of fluoride is? - 0.7-1.2 ppm
HIV can cause: - -Linear gingival erythema
-Kaposi Sarcoma
-Delayed healing
-Larger than usual ulcers
-Candidiasis -Etc.
Diabetes can cause: - -Delayed healing
-Periodontal disease
-Candidiasis -Etc.
ASA 1 - Normal, Healthy
ASA 2 - Pt. with mild systemic diseases.
-Allergies
-Controlled hypertension
-Asthma
-Mild obesity
-Pregnancy
-Cigarette smoking without COPD
-Diabetes without systemic effects
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ASA 3 - Pt. with severe systemic disease and some functional limitation.
-Controlled disease of more than one body system
-Controlled CHF
-Poorly controlled hypertension
-Morbid obesity
-Respiratory Problems (COPD)
-Stable angina
ASA 4 - Pt with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
-Possible risk of death
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DENTAL HYGIENE OSCE EXAM
GRADED A 2025 100% VERIFIED AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Outline border of another film - Films stuck together in
solutions. White spots on film - air bubbles trapped during
processing.
Thin, black, branchlike lines on film - Static lines caused by low humidity and
opening film packet too quickly.
Fogged films - improper safelight, light leaking into dark room, outdated
film. "V" or "Sharks fin" on pano - caused by lead collar.
Exaggerated smile on pano - chin tipped down too
far Flat smile on pano - chin tipped too far up
Mandibular incisors roots blurred on pano - chin tipped too far down
Bass Method - Most widely used method. Bristles are angled at a 45 degree angel
towards the gingiva.
Stillman's Method - Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the
pockets and directed at a 45 degree angle.
Charter's Method - Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful
for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with surgeries.
Fone's Method - Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal and
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lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those physically impaired, or adults who lack
manual dexterity.
Fluoride Varnish - -Dries immediately upon contact with saliva.
-Does not require a professional prophylaxis before hand.
-Can eat and drink immediately after.
-Avoid brushing, rigorous rinsing, or hard foods for 3 to 4 hours.
-Easier and more effective method
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Fluoride is recommended for patients who: - -Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
What is the most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay? -
Community Water Fluoridation
New recommended level of fluoride is? - 0.7
ppm Old level of fluoride is? - 0.7-1.2 ppm
HIV can cause: - -Linear gingival erythema
-Kaposi Sarcoma
-Delayed healing
-Larger than usual ulcers
-Candidiasis -Etc.
Diabetes can cause: - -Delayed healing
-Periodontal disease
-Candidiasis -Etc.
ASA 1 - Normal, Healthy
ASA 2 - Pt. with mild systemic diseases.
-Allergies
-Controlled hypertension
-Asthma
-Mild obesity
-Pregnancy
-Cigarette smoking without COPD
-Diabetes without systemic effects
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ASA 3 - Pt. with severe systemic disease and some functional limitation.
-Controlled disease of more than one body system
-Controlled CHF
-Poorly controlled hypertension
-Morbid obesity
-Respiratory Problems (COPD)
-Stable angina
ASA 4 - Pt with severe systemic disease that is a constant threat to life.
-Possible risk of death
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