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Airbrasive polishers are recommended for use on exposed cementum and dentin surfaces.  The use of airbrasive polishers should be avoided for a client with respiratory disease or condition that limits breathing. 

To determine whether there is furcation involvement in the maxillary left first permanent molar, it is necessary to probe the:

Which of the following options is MOST appropriate for a patient experiencing severe dentinal hypersensitivity during instrumentation at the prophylaxis appointment? 

All of the following EXCEPT which one can cause harm to the tooth during ultrasonic instrumentation? 

All the following are characteristics of teeth observed with dentinal hypersensitivity EXCEPT one.  Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Attitudes that reflect strong cultural preferences, stereosypes and prejudices are not major barriers in the communication process.  These types of clients and practioner attitudes enhance the process of care.  

When the treatment plan for a periodontal patient calls for two appointments of scaling and root planning, it is better to:

___________________________  is defined as someone’s income, occupation, and level of education.  

The antimicorbial agents commonly utlized in controlled release local site application are: 

Case doc question for Case G: Which of the following auxiliary aids could be recommended to this client to clean the furcation areas?