Introduction to NBDHE Case Studies

Anatomy of an NBDHE Patient Case

The Flag and Prioritize Method

Reading Bitewings and Periapicals

Common Radiographic Findings

Bone Loss Patterns — Horizontal vs Vertical

Radiograph Practice Cases with Rationales

Staging and Grading Made Simple

Reading Perio Charts

Treatment Sequencing for Adult Periodontal Cases

Furcation Involvement Mobility and Prognosis Questions

Pediatric Cases — Developmental Stages ECC and Fluoride Decisions

Geriatric Cases — Polypharmacy Xerostomia and Root Caries Risk

Special Needs Patients — Common Conditions and Treatment Modifications

How to Sequence Treatment When Multiple Needs Compete

Most Appropriate Next Step Questions — How to Think Through Them

Recognizing When to Refer vs Treat in a Case Scenario

Preventive Agents — Fluoride Therapy Types Indications and Case Applications

Preventive Agents — Antimicrobial Agents Chlorhexidine and Therapeutic Rinses

Preventive Agents — Pit and Fissure Sealants Indications Contraindications and Technique

Preventive Agents — Desensitizing Agents Identification and Treatment Decisions

Preventive Agents — Chemotherapeutic Agents Locally Delivered and Systemic Applications

Supportive Services — Local Anesthesia Indications Contraindications and Case Decisions

Supportive Services — Nitrous Oxide Indications Patient Selection and Monitoring

Supportive Services — Scaling and Root Planing Clinical Decision Making

Supportive Services — Selective Polishing Indications and Contraindications

Supportive Services — Adjunctive Services Referral Decisions and Collaborative Care

Professional Responsibility — Ethics and Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Practice

Professional Responsibility — Infection Control and OSHA Standards in Case Scenarios

Professional Responsibility — HIPAA Patient Rights and Documentation

Professional Responsibility — Legal Scope of Practice and Professional Standards

Professional Responsibility — Patient Communication and Informed Consent

How To Approach The NBDHE Case-Based Portion

Mock Case 1 – Adult Periodontal Patient

Mock Case 2 – Medically Compromised Patient

Mock Case 3 – Radiograph Interpretation Focus

Mock Case 4 – Pediatric Patient

Mock Case 5 – Geriatric Patient

Mock Case 6 – Pregnant Patient

Mock Case 7 – Immunocompromised — Oncology Patient

Mock Case 8 — Special Needs Patient

Mock Case 8 – Quiz — Special Needs Patient

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Mock Case 10 – BISPHOSPHONATE