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The calculus detection worksheet is designed to record supragingival calculus. The worksheet is kept until the clinician has completed the scaling.

A patient record may not be released unless authorized by the patient in writing.

The gingival margin has a lifesaver-like appearance. What term describes this appearance?

What furcation classification describes the probe being able to completely pass between the roots to the opposite side even though the furcation has no tissue covering the area?

Alveolar bone consists of lamina dura, which surrounds the periodontal sulcus. The bone functions to support the teeth and provides attachment for the periodontal ligament fibers.

Identify the tooth surface(s) and the restorative material shown in the following Photograph that represents the 1st premolar (Example: MO amalgam). INCORRECT SPELLING WILL RESULT IN A (½) point deduction per question. Credit will not be provided for a partial answer.

A heart rate is less than 50 bpm is known as?

A patient had a lesion biopsied. What dental specialty would provide the results of a biopsy?

Identify the tooth surface(s) and the restorative material shown in the following Photograph that represents the left central incisor (Example: MO amalgam). INCORRECT SPELLING WILL RESULT IN A (½) point deduction per question. Credit will not be provided for a partial answer.

Refer to the Case Study to answer the following questions. What term describes the appearance of the tongue?