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Mike informs you that he cannot afford a fluoride varnish chairside or prescription fluoride toothpaste due to lack of insurance coverage. There are many products over the counter you can suggest. From the list provided, which of these products could you recommend for caries control? (check all that apply)

When does the American Association of Orthodontists recommend that all children should be referred to have a check-up with an orthodontic specialist?

Karla tells you she is happy to be a patient at the UMN SOD. It was challenging for her to get an appointment scheduled because the SOD was open at a limited capacity due to COVID-19. Additionally, scheduling Metro Mobility was a challenge too. Refer to MI OARS (open question, affirmation, reflection, and summary); write ONE AFFIRMATION statement and ONE REFLECTION statement in response to what she has told you.    Affirmation: Reflection:

What is the patient’s periodontal classification? 

What is the ideal position for an orthodontic attachment on the tooth?

The dental hygiene treatment plan for Karla includes prophylaxis, fluoride varnish, and DDS examination.

Which is the most accurate dental hygiene diagnosis? 

Which measurable outcomes could you use to evaluate implementation of your care plan? (Check all that apply)

Select the choice that correctly describes the quantity as a parameter or statistic: Average SAT score for all students at Southern Idaho University, computed from admissions applications.

What proportion of males are smokers, according to the table?   Female Male Total Don’t Smoke 153 166 319 Smoke 16 27 43 Total 169 193 362