This document outlines various clinical examination techniques used in dentistry, including inspection, palpation, percussion, probing, auscultation, and olfaction. Inspection involves visually examining the oral cavity and surrounding structures. Palpation uses touch to evaluate tissue consistency and masses. Percussion involves tapping tissues and listening to or feeling the resulting sounds. Probing uses slender tools to explore cavities, tracts, and deposits. Auscultation listens to sounds of structures using a stethoscope. Olfaction uses smell to obtain diagnostic information. Each technique provides different information to evaluate patient health and identify abnormalities.