CRDTS Dental Hygiene key terms

The position of periodontal attachment relative to a fixed landmark, commonly the cementoenamel junction, interpreted with probing and recession measurements.

Inflammation of the peri-implant soft tissues without progressive loss of supporting bone beyond expected remodeling, distinguished from peri-implantitis.

The measured distance from the gingival margin to the probed pocket base, distinct from attachment level at a fixed landmark.

Tactile or other appropriate assessment of adherent deposits interpreted with anatomy and clinical context rather than force alone.

A clinical term for a predominantly white oral patch after exclusion of other definable conditions, requiring assessment rather than assuming a histologic diagnosis.

The subjective experience of a dry mouth, which is related to but not identical with objectively measured reduction in salivary secretion.

A clinical decision that the expected diagnostic benefit of a selected exposure outweighs its risks for a defined question and patient.

The anatomical volume covered by an imaging acquisition, selected to include necessary structures while avoiding unnecessary coverage when the technique permits.

Movement of air into and out of the respiratory system, assessed separately from the oxygenation information supplied by pulse oximetry.

Minimum infection prevention practices applied to every patient regardless of known infection status, including appropriate barriers, hand hygiene, and safe handling practices.

The immediate approved process for reporting, assessing and managing an occupational exposure without waiting for symptoms.

A controlled and monitored process for critical reusable instruments, not established merely by their clean appearance.

A resin-infiltrated dentin interface involving demineralized collagen and polymerized adhesive, whose formation depends on the actual system and conditions.

A tissue-preserving approach using different removal endpoints according to cavity region and biological context in appropriately selected teeth.

An assessment of professional skills and judgment that cannot be reproduced completely by selecting answers in a text question bank.

Suitability of a proposed clinical examination case under the actual medical, consent and treatment-selection requirements.

Control and adaptation of care intended to achieve the clinical objective while avoiding unnecessary injury to surrounding structures.

The state regulatory body determining permission to practise and additional requirements, distinct from the examination provider.

A person’s decision to stop participation that requires an appropriate response and cannot be overridden to complete an examination.

An agreed arrangement for further assessment or care after examination treatment has identified or left a relevant need.