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A goal category that “focuses on patient skill development and skill mastery” is

Bone resorption occurs under __________ whereas bone formation occurs in areas of ____________.

A patient classified as ASA level _____ or greater should not receive elective dental care.

Rachel is a 68-year-old patient that has been coming to your office for seven years. During the review of her medical history, she tells you that she had a stroke eight months ago that has left her very weak on her right side. She now takes blood thinning medication everyday as well as two medications for hypertension. Her blood pressure reading was 136/88. In the past she has had wonderful oral hygiene care at every visit, but today she presents with moderate to heavy biofilm and generalized slight calculus. Your oral assessment reveals normal salivary flow and no decay, but the patient reports that her teeth are now quite sensitive to cold.   How would you classify her blood pressure reading?

Orthodontic appointments are typically 4 to 6 weeks apart. This is because

Which of the following is a true statement regarding malocclusion?

Match the ASA level with the description of the patient. 

All of the following are reasons for an orthodontic referral except one. Which is the exception?

A blood pressure reading of 142/96 should be classified as __________.

Rachel is a 68-year-old patient that has been coming to your office for seven years. During the review of her medical history, she tells you that she had a stroke eight months ago that has left her very weak on her right side. She now takes blood thinning medication everyday as well as two medications for hypertension. Her blood pressure reading was 136/88. In the past she has had wonderful oral hygiene care at every visit, but today she presents with moderate to heavy biofilm and generalized slight calculus. Your oral assessment reveals normal salivary flow and no decay, but the patient reports that her teeth are now quite sensitive to cold. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the increase in biofilm and calculus?