There are numerous anomalies that can be seen in the dental hygiene field, many of which require the dental hygienist to modify the way the treatment plan is conducted for the patient. One of the conditions a dental hygienist may come across while practicing is Pfeiffer Syndrome. According to Genetics Home Reference (2017), Pfeiffer syndrome is defined as “a genetic disorder characterized by the premature fusion of certain skull bones (craniosynostosis).” Because these skull bones fuse early it prevents the skull from forming normally and affects the shape of the head and face. A few characteristics of Pfeiffer syndrome that affect the head and face are: wide-set eyes, a high forehead, an underdeveloped upper jaw, and a beaked nose. More than
