The following are factors that the dental hygienist will consider before recommending a continued care interval to the client except:

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Completion of restorative care needs is defined by the dental treatment plan and may be scheduled following or in conjunction with implementation of the dental hygiene care plan. A continued care visit is scheduled at the completion of the dental hygiene care plan. Overall appraisal of goal attainment must be considered to determine the client's risk of new disease or reoccurrence of the unmet human need. When the prognosis or risk is high, a more frequent continued care interval is recommended. Client's continued adherence to recommended oral self-care is critical to the continued health of the client. A client that demonstrates evidence of adherence to recommended oral self-care increases the likelihood of continued health. Level of optimum health achieved may be influenced by client host factors that continue to challenge oral health outcomes.

The Following Are Factors That the Dental Hygienist Will Consider