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Congratulations on completing Preclinic! I am so proud of all of you and what you have learned this semester and the steps you have taken in a different kind of program. I look forward to seeing you continue your growth and development into great healthcare providers next semester.  Please take a break to rest and recharge your batteries for a busy semester starting in January. 

Saliva plays a role in caries prevention by producing salivary buffers. These buffers decrease the pH of saliva, making the saliva more acidic.    

Gingival texture is determined by pressing the tissue lightly with a periodontal probe. Gingival texture is the most reliable indicator of gingival inflammation.  

Vertical bone loss is associated with:  

Handwashing without a disinfectant soap is an example of which of the following levels of cleanliness?

In addition to pumping up the cuff, which of the following technique is used to initially determine the approximate systolic pressure:  

Which of the following would be TRUE about dental erosion:  

Which of the following is NOT a purpose for using the mouth mirror:    

Which structure of a biofilm protects the bacterial microcolonies from systemic antibiotics, the body’s immune system, and oral antimicrobial mouthrinses?  

The Gracey #13-14 curet: (1)   is a universal curet (2)   is designed only for posterior teeth (3)   is an area-specific curet (4)   can be used for supragingival deposits