DENTAL HYGIENE OSCE 2026 FINAL
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ Stillman's Method.
Answer: Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets
and directed at a 45 degree angle.
◉ Charter's Method.
Answer: Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful
for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with
surgeries.
◉ Fone's Method.
Answer: Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal and
lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those physically impaired, or adults
who lack manual dexterity.
◉ Fluoride Varnish.
Answer: -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
,◉ Fluoride is recommended for patients who:.
Answer: -Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
◉ Fluoride Gel or Foam (office application).
Answer: -Applied onto tray and placed in patient's mouth usually for 4
minutes (Read manufactures label).
-Do not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes.
-Most popular types are 1.23% APF and 2% Neutral sodium fluoride.
◉ Stannous Fluoride.
Answer: -0.4% available for non-prescription use.
-1% neutral sodium fluoride gels available for prescription use.
-Can cause extrinsic staining (especially in patient's with inadequate
plaque control).
◉ Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF).
Answer: -Do NOT use of composites, porcelain, or sealant materials as
it causing pitting and roughening.
-Also avoid on root surfaces.
◉ Neutral Sodium Fluoride.
,Answer: Agent of choice on root caries, implants, cosmetic restorations,
and reduced salivary flow.
◉ Second trimester.
Answer: safest trimester for dental treatment.
◉ Pregnancy gingivitis.
Answer: -Caused by an elevation of hormones estrogen and
progesterone. Hormones increase can cause exaggerated gingival
response to microorganisms.
◉ Pyrogenic granuloma (Pregnancy tumor).
Answer: localized area of gingival enlargement, typically involving
interdental papilla, usually diminishes after delivery of baby.
◉ What category of LA can use administer to a pregnant patient?.
Answer: Category B (lidocaine and prilocaine)
◉ Can you use Nitrous oxide sedation and general sedation on a
pregnant patient?.
Answer: relative contraindication (gas interferes with the absorption of
B-12 and other nutrients).
◉ Early Childhood Caries (ECC) index.
, Answer: -presence of 1 or more areas of decay on a child younger than 6
years of age
◉ Severe-Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) index.
Answer: -Presence of decay in a child younger than 3 years old.
◉ When should a child's first dental appointment occur?.
Answer: -Within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or before 1-
year of age.
◉ When should you first start brushing a child's teeth?.
Answer: -When the first tooth appears.
◉ Erosion causes.
Answer: -Anorexia Nervosa
-Bulimia Nervosa
◉ Anorexia Nervosa.
Answer: extreme weight loss caused by self-starvation, excessive
exercise, use of laxatives, self-induced vomiting.
◉ Bulimia Nervosa.
Answer: compulsive disorder that involves periods of starvation,
binging, and purging.
PAPER PRACTICE QUESTIONS
ANSWERS ACCURATE A+
◉ Stillman's Method.
Answer: Bristles are positioned on the gums rather than into the pockets
and directed at a 45 degree angle.
◉ Charter's Method.
Answer: Bristles are directed occlusally, away from the gingiva. Useful
for cleaning orthodontic brackets, prosthesis, and areas treated with
surgeries.
◉ Fone's Method.
Answer: Bristles are moved in large circular motion on the buccal and
lingual surfaces. Useful for children, those physically impaired, or adults
who lack manual dexterity.
◉ Fluoride Varnish.
Answer: -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
,◉ Fluoride is recommended for patients who:.
Answer: -Have xerostomia
-High caries risk
-Undergoing cancer therapy
-Orthodontics
◉ Fluoride Gel or Foam (office application).
Answer: -Applied onto tray and placed in patient's mouth usually for 4
minutes (Read manufactures label).
-Do not eat, drink, or smoke for 30 minutes.
-Most popular types are 1.23% APF and 2% Neutral sodium fluoride.
◉ Stannous Fluoride.
Answer: -0.4% available for non-prescription use.
-1% neutral sodium fluoride gels available for prescription use.
-Can cause extrinsic staining (especially in patient's with inadequate
plaque control).
◉ Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF).
Answer: -Do NOT use of composites, porcelain, or sealant materials as
it causing pitting and roughening.
-Also avoid on root surfaces.
◉ Neutral Sodium Fluoride.
,Answer: Agent of choice on root caries, implants, cosmetic restorations,
and reduced salivary flow.
◉ Second trimester.
Answer: safest trimester for dental treatment.
◉ Pregnancy gingivitis.
Answer: -Caused by an elevation of hormones estrogen and
progesterone. Hormones increase can cause exaggerated gingival
response to microorganisms.
◉ Pyrogenic granuloma (Pregnancy tumor).
Answer: localized area of gingival enlargement, typically involving
interdental papilla, usually diminishes after delivery of baby.
◉ What category of LA can use administer to a pregnant patient?.
Answer: Category B (lidocaine and prilocaine)
◉ Can you use Nitrous oxide sedation and general sedation on a
pregnant patient?.
Answer: relative contraindication (gas interferes with the absorption of
B-12 and other nutrients).
◉ Early Childhood Caries (ECC) index.
, Answer: -presence of 1 or more areas of decay on a child younger than 6
years of age
◉ Severe-Early Childhood Caries (S-ECC) index.
Answer: -Presence of decay in a child younger than 3 years old.
◉ When should a child's first dental appointment occur?.
Answer: -Within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth or before 1-
year of age.
◉ When should you first start brushing a child's teeth?.
Answer: -When the first tooth appears.
◉ Erosion causes.
Answer: -Anorexia Nervosa
-Bulimia Nervosa
◉ Anorexia Nervosa.
Answer: extreme weight loss caused by self-starvation, excessive
exercise, use of laxatives, self-induced vomiting.
◉ Bulimia Nervosa.
Answer: compulsive disorder that involves periods of starvation,
binging, and purging.
