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This presentation includes common physical properties and definitions of dental materials.  A review of common materials including amalgam, bonding agents, sealants, composites, liners, bases and cements is included.  Also covered are impression materials, gypsum products, waxes, alloys, implants and consumer products.

This presentation includes the microorganisms, fungi and viruses that are found in the oral cavity and discusses morphology, staining, metabolism and growth phases.    The section on immunology discusses the cells of the immune system, antibodies, hypersensitivity reactions, and autoimmune disorders.

This presentation discusses controlled substances, routes of drug administration, pharmacokinetics, and adverse drug reactions.  Types of drugs include analgesics, antibiotics, antiviral, antifungal, antianxiety, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antihistamines, and local anesthetics.  Medications to treat/ manage diabetes, asthma, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal disorders are also included.  Drug abuse information and smoking cessation are also discussed.

This presentation includes factors of x-ray variability, elements of the x-ray machine, film quality factors, principles of shadow casting and radiographic localization.  Also included are aspects of intraoral radiographic anatomy, panoramic anatomy, panoramic errors, film processing chemistry and radiology biology and safety.

This presentation deals with the study of, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases affecting the periodontium.  Included topics include: tissues of the periodontium, gingival enlargement, plaque formation and disease progression in gingivitis and periodontitis.  Special care is given to the new Periodontal Disease Classification included on the 2021 National Board.

This presentation contains information on professional responsibility as well as the format of the National Board Exam.  The ethics portion consists of the Dental Hygiene Code of Ethics; legal issues and terminology; regulatory compliances and patient and professional communication.  Board Format discusses information necessary to understand the mechanics of the exam: Guide and policy, application, test center procedures, restrictions and testing schedules.  Also included is the make-up of the exam, types of questions, scoring the exam, test results and strategies for answering questions.

This presentation deals with diseases and disorders encountered with dental patients and the role of the dental hygienist in treatment of these patients.  Included are diseases/ disorders of the various body systems: cardiovascular; respiratory; hematopoietic; gastrointestinal, kidney, and liver; endocrine; musculoskeletal; neurologic; skin, joints and connective tissue.  Also discussed are drug and alcohol abuse, the geriatric patient and the pregnant patient.

This presentation focuses on the anatomy of the head and neck, including tooth and gingival innervation, muscles of mastication and facial expression, blood supply and the lymphatic system. There is a brief review of histology, odontogenesis, and tooth tissues including anatomical quirks and eruption sequence.

This presentation deals with diseases and disorders encountered with dental patients and the role of the dental hygienist in treatment of these patients.  Included are diseases/ disorders of the various body systems: cardiovascular; respiratory; hematopoietic; gastrointestinal, kidney, and liver; endocrine; musculoskeletal; neurologic; skin, joints and connective tissue.  Also discussed are drug and alcohol abuse, the geriatric patient and the pregnant patient.