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Vertical transmission refers to indirect exposure of salvia via eating utensils. Horizontal transmission is saliva passed from mother-child.

Pregnancy is an ideal time for interprofessional collaboration because of the impact of pregnancy on the woman’s oral health. Thus dental hygienists working with obstetricians, family medicine physicians, nurses, and nurse-midwives are essential for optimal health for gravid women.

                                                                                                                                      17. Identify the epithelial tissue being pointed at.                                           18. Name a location of this tissue in the body.

Seeing the child dental patient at the youngest age provides all of the following EXCEPT ______.

27. When you chew, your lower jaw lifts to close your mouth. This movement is called: 28. The opposite of this movement is known as ___________________________. 

31. The ________ system is responsible for processing food and the absorption of nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and water. 32. Name 1 organ that belongs to the above system. 

When communicating with persons who have speech impairment, allow for long silences while they formulate responses to answers. It is best not to ask questions of patients with speech impairments.

                                                                                                                                                       19. Identify the connective tissue.                                                                  20. Name a function of this tissue.  

15. What phase of the cell life cycle do cells spend the most time in? 16. What phase of mitosis do the chromosomes seperate and move toward opposite ends of the cell?

Which is NOT a construct of the Process of Cultural Competence in the Delivery of Healthcare Services Model?