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The primary determinant of basal metabolic rate is the amount of lean body mass one has.

How should the dental hygienist adjust the treatment plan or appointment scheduling if Mr. Taylor’s diabetes remains poorly controlled? What ethical considerations come into play?

When should the physical evaluation of an elderly patient begin during a dental appointment?

What role can a dietitian and/or diabetes educator play in improving both Mr. Taylor’s glycemic control and periodontal health?

What specific information should the dental hygienist communicate to the patient’s primary care provider to support shared decision-making?

Functional assessment of the older individual includes evaluation of which of the following activities of daily living (ADLs)? 

How does Mr. Taylor’s poorly controlled diabetes impact the expected healing and success of nonsurgical periodontal therapy? How might interprofessional collaboration improve this outcome?

A patient with an organ transplant is on immunosuppressive drugs. What interprofessional collaboration is MOST critical before initiating periodontal therapy?

 In an interprofessional team, what role does the dental hygienist MOST often play?

Functional age is defined as: