What’s Included With Full Access

With full program access, students receive a complete study system designed for exam success and clinical confidence:

• Live interactive online classes with guided instruction

• Practice Questions & Answer sessions (board-style + case-based)

• Lecture review files to reinforce each topic after class

• Downloadable study guides and digital materials

• Clinical case reviews with step-by-step reasoning and test strategies

• Ongoing academic support to strengthen clinical judgment and technical English

• ADEX Dental Hygienist Examination Preparation

  Clinical Cases Review & Comprehensive Board Guidance

  The Dentist Study Group ADEX Preparation Program is a structured academic and clinical review designed to prepare candidates for the Dental Hygienist ADEX Examination, including the clinical case-based sections and computer-based theory components.

  This program provides comprehensive didactic review, clinical case analysis, and state-specific law preparation necessary to successfully navigate both the computerized and clinical examination requirements.

  Program Objectives

  • Provide structured didactic review aligned with ADEX examination standards
  • Strengthen clinical case interpretation and decision-making skills
  • Improve patient management and treatment planning strategies
  • Prepare candidates for both theoretical and clinical evaluation components
  • Support international dentists transitioning into dental hygiene practice

  What Is Included

  Florida Laws and Rules Exam Preparation

  • Online lecture study guide
  • Private tutoring for Florida Law and Regulations
  • Detailed explanation of scope of practice and legal responsibilities

  Computer-Based & Clinical Theory Review

  • Comprehensive theory content
  • Structured clinical case analysis
  • Board-style questions and guided explanations

  Clinical Case Preparation Includes:

  • Oral Pathology review
  • Oral Medicine principles
  • Pharmacology for clinical practice
  • Patient management protocols
  • Risk assessment and decision-making
  • Question and answer practice sessions

  Hygienist On Board Course Includes

  • Technical English integration for dental professionals
  • Instrumentation review and periodontal protocols
  • Clinical reasoning development
  • Skill elevation for exam performance and real-world practice
  • Support for international dentists transitioning to dental hygiene

• Clinical & Exam Preparation Program

  For International Dentists Becoming Dental Hygienists in Florida

  This comprehensive training program is designed for internationally trained dentists transitioning into dental hygiene practice in Florida.

  Beyond examination preparation, this course equips you with updated clinical tools, regulatory knowledge, and professional strategies necessary to practice safely and confidently under U.S. standards of care.

  What This Course Includes

  Updated Periodontal Protocols & Diagnosis Support

  • Review of the latest periodontal disease classification guidelines
  • Diagnostic support using current periodontal assessment standards
  • Risk-based treatment planning
  • Non-surgical periodontal therapy protocols

  Coding & Treatment Documentation

  • Introduction to dental hygiene coding for common procedures
  • Understanding treatment documentation standards
  • Insurance-related considerations and clinical record accuracy

  Instrumentation Mastery

  • Proper use of hygiene instruments
  • Gracey curettes, scalers, and ultrasonic instrumentation
  • Instrument selection based on clinical findings
  • Technique refinement for scaling and root planing

  Patient Education & Clinical Recommendations

  • Evidence-based home care instructions
  • Periodontal maintenance recommendations
  • Biofilm control strategies
  • Communication skills for patient compliance

  Career Preparation & Professional Development

  • Resume and curriculum development
  • Interview preparation guidance
  • Understanding employer expectations in Florida
  • Building confidence as a healthcare provider

  Professional Growth Focus

  This program is designed to help you:

  • Elevate your clinical reasoning
  • Strengthen updated periodontal knowledge
  • Practice safely within Florida scope of practice
  • Develop confidence in documentation and patient management
  • Transition from international dentist to U.S.-trained dental hygienist with clarity and structure

  Become a Provider of Excellence

  With updated periodontal tools, diagnostic awareness, coding knowledge, and clinical precision, this course prepares you to work safely and professionally within Florida standards.

  This program supports your transition into a dental hygienist with both international experience and U.S.-focused clinical preparation.

  Clinical & Exam Preparation for International Dentists

  The Dental Hygienist On Board Training Program is an intensive preparation course designed for internationally trained dentists who want to transition into dental hygiene practice in the United States and elevate their clinical skills for the Dental Hygienist licensure examination.

  This program combines hands-on clinical orientation, theoretical review, and structured exam guidance to help candidates understand the examination process, expectations, and performance standards.

  This is not just content review.
  This is guided preparation with clinical focus.

  Material included

  What This Course Covers

  Clinical Skill Elevation (Non-Surgical Therapy Focus)

  • Instrument selection and differences (scalers, curettes, Gracey series)
  • Angulation, adaptation, and activation principles
  • Scaling and root planing protocols
  • Periodontal assessment and documentation
  • Biofilm management strategies
  • Clinical reasoning for non-surgical periodontal treatment

  Candidates learn what instruments to bring to the clinical exam and how to use them effectively and confidently.

  Examination Guidance

  • Understanding the structure of the Dental Hygienist clinical examination
  • What the examiners evaluate
  • Time management strategies
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Required instruments and armamentarium preparation

  Theoretical & Clinical Case Review

  • Clinical case analysis
  • Oral pathology review
  • Pharmacology considerations
  • Patient management modifications
  • Medical conditions and treatment adaptations
  • Radiology fundamentals

  Florida Law & Scope of Practice

  • Florida Dental Practice Act overview
  • Scope of practice for dental hygienists
  • Supervision levels
  • Legal responsibilities and documentation standards

  Dental English & Professional Communication

  • Technical dental terminology
  • Clinical communication skills
  • Documentation language
  • Exam-focused vocabulary development

  THE COMPLETE ORIENTATION

  Patient Oral Care Management Education Program
  Perio Mastery for Dental Hygienists

   MODULE 1

  Law & Scope of Practice for Dental Hygienists

  Focus: Legal safety, professional boundaries, and risk reduction

  In this module, you will learn how to practice with confidence while staying fully compliant with dental laws and regulations.

  You will learn:

  • State dental laws and regulations
  • Scope of practice for dental hygienists
  • How to work safely within delegated duties
  • How to reduce legal and professional risk
  • Documentation practices that protect you and the practice

  This module builds a strong legal foundation so you can practice safely and confidently.

   MODULE 2

  Diagnosis Support & Treatment Protocols

  Focus: Clinical accuracy, documentation, and modern periodontal standards

  This module is designed to strengthen your clinical decision-making using current periodontal guidelines and technology.

  You will learn:

  • Periodontal assessment under new periodontal guidelines
  • Proper documentation for periodontal conditions
  • Periodontal charting and X-ray evaluation
  • Supporting diagnosis through clinical findings
  • How AI tools can support periodontal evaluation and documentation

  This module improves clinical consistency, accuracy, and compliance.

   MODULE 3

  Management of Patients with Medical Conditions

  Focus: Safe, ethical care for medically complex patients

  This module prepares hygienists to confidently manage patients with special medical considerations.

  You will learn:

  • Safe periodontal care for pregnant patients
  • Periodontal considerations for oncology patients
  • Medical history review and risk assessment
  • Communication with providers and documentation standards
  • Modifying treatment plans based on systemic conditions

  This module prioritizes patient safety and professional responsibility.

   MODULE 4

  Levels of Prevention, Patient Education & Communication

  Focus: Case acceptance, consistency, and practice growth

  This module connects prevention, communication, and workflow optimization to improve outcomes for both patients and practices.

  You will learn:

  • Levels of prevention in periodontal care
  • Use of visual aids for patient education
  • How to educate patients to improve understanding and trust
  • How to optimize case acceptance ethically
  • Creating consistency in communication and care delivery

  This module improves patient experience, compliance, and long-term practice success.

   PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

  This is not just a clinical course.

  It is a mastery program designed to:

  • Protect you as a provider
  • Empower you as a clinician
  • Elevate your professional value
  • Improve patient care outcomes
  • Support ethical growth in production and productivity

  Welcome to Perio Mastery — where knowledge, safety, and excellence come together.

  Who This Program Is For

  • International dentists transitioning into dental hygiene
  • Candidates preparing for the Dental Hygienist clinical examination
  • Professionals seeking structured exam guidance
  • Clinicians wanting to strengthen non-surgical periodontal skills

  Our Approach

  We integrate:

  • Clinical skill refinement
  • Exam-focused preparation
  • Regulatory awareness
  • Theoretical reinforcement
  • Professional English development

  The goal is not only to prepare you for the examination, but to elevate your confidence, clinical precision, and readiness to practice safely within U.S. standards.

  Legal Disclaimer

  Dentist Study Group is a private educational tutoring and academic mentorship platform operated independently by Linda Pulgar, RDH of State of Florida, International Trained dentist.

  All courses, study materials, lecture content, digital resources, and instructional formats are independently developed based on the creator’s personal academic background, professional education, clinical experience, and self-directed study. The content is intended solely for educational support and exam preparation purposes.

  Dentist Study Group is not a university, college, accredited educational institution, licensing authority, testing agency, or governmental entity.

  Dentist Study Group:

  • Does not grant or issue academic degrees, diplomas, licenses, certifications, or continuing education credits.
  • Is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or associated with any dental school, examination board, licensing authority, regulatory agency, or governmental organization in the United States or internationally.
  • Does not administer official licensing examinations.
  • Does not provide immigration services, visa guidance, legal counsel, or credential evaluation services.

  Enrollment in any Dentist Study Group program does not guarantee examination success, licensure approval, employment eligibility, or authorization to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in any jurisdiction.

  All participants are solely responsible for verifying examination eligibility requirements, licensure regulations, and professional qualifications directly with the appropriate official authorities and regulatory bodies.

  By enrolling in any program, participants acknowledge and agree that Dentist Study Group provides educational tutoring services only and assumes no responsibility for individual examination outcomes, licensing decisions, immigration matters, or professional authorization determinations.

  Refund Policy

  All payments for courses, tutoring sessions, study clubs, evaluation sessions, and academic activities are non-refundable once the course or activity has commenced.

  By enrolling in any program or session, participants acknowledge and agree to this no-refund policy.