Dental Hygiene Case study

Dental Hygiene Case study

DHY 116 – Case Study #2

Instructions: Please answer the following questions regarding the assigned case study.

1. What part(s) of this patient’s medical information and complaints are concerning to you today and why?

2. What do you think can be causing this patient’s dry mouth and how will your treatment plan encompass management of xerostomia?

3. What virus is associated with the patient’s recent illness?

4. Based on your findings and the clinical description of your patient’s oral cavity, what infection do you think she is suffering from? How will you proceed with your treatment?

5. You feel that the patient may benefit from antibiotic treatment. What information will you educate her about regarding her antibiotic therapy?