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Which procedure should be completed first during this patient’s recall appointment?

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You have discussed the cause of Mr. Benson’s “sensitivity to cold since his first quadrant was scaled”, and he now understands that your plan of care was indeed appropriate. You are, however, concerned today with your findings on #19. Which of the following is most appropriate for addressing your findings on this tooth?

All of the following adjunctive antimicrobials contain an antibiotic EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXECPTION?

The patient presents with light-to-moderate supra/subgingival deposits. During scaling, which of the following cavitron insert (s) should be used?

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New Patient Visit: You have educated Genevieve using her radiographs and periodontal charting and stated that removing the unsightly stains without removing the subgingival calculus would do her more harm than good. Both you and Genevieve understand the limited prognosis for most of her teeth. Still, after consulting the dentist, it has been determined that scaling and root planing with local anesthetics could be performed. What can you tell Genevieve to prepare her for, and what may she experience after completing scaling and root planing procedures?

Which of the following is true of advanced/alternative extra-oral fulcrum techniques?

Your patient has moderate cervical line stain on the lower anterior linguals from smoking 1/2 pack of cigarettes a day. His medical history reveals high blood pressure and arthritis.  You have chosen the air-polish method of stain removal.  Which of the following describes the correct technique and choice of powder for removal of the stain described here?

When scaling and root planing is accomplished over a series of appointments, each previously scaled area is examined and re-scaled as needed at each subsequent appointment. As long as oral hygiene instructions were given at the initial appointment, there is no need to give oral hygiene instructions at each subsequent appointment.