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The specialty of dentist that includes the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth or their replacements and the maintenance of the health function and esthetics of these structures and tissues is referred to as: 

Each of the following are examples of the 3 most common actions related to health care except one.  Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The purpose of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is to:

Which of the following may the patient experience due to failure on the part of the hygienists to fulfill the professional obligation to comply with the laws that govern the practice of dental hygiene and to deliver oral health care services that meet the standards of care of the profession?

Patients have several responsibilities when receiving oral care.  One of these is to follow instructions, including home care instructions.

Briefly describe the purpose of the streak plate.

Healthcare Financing Programs provide an alternative to consumer credit cards, cash, or checks.  The practice gets paid from the program and the patient pays an additional fee.

Identity theft occurs when the thief uses a person’s personal identifying information to open new accounts or to misuse existing accounts.  Small businesses are usually immune from identity theft.

What accounting term indicates the amount owed to a dental practice?

A credit balance is an amount owed to the DDS for services rendered.