- begins with an assessment where these areas are considered:
- oral cancer screening
- evaluation of gum health
- assess visible areas of teeth
- evaluate oral self-care
- make recommendations for self-care
- debridement with hand scalers and/or cavitron depending on client preference, degree of difficulty, sensitivity, etc.
- stain removal by rotary polisher or prophy jet (baking soda sandblaster) depending on heaviness, colour, and tenacity of stain