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 Match each picture to the term that best describes what you see.

At what angulation should the blade of the universal curette be to the plastic test stick to test for sharpness?

At what point in the process of care should a care plan be developed? 

The midline shift in this photo is to the right.

Consider the following algorithm: m := 0 p := 7while m ≥ 0 and m ≤ 2      m := m + 1      p := p – 1end while Work through this algorithm by hand, starting from the first line.  When the algorithm is finished, what is the final value of m? Type your answer in the first space.      _______ What is the final value of p?  Type your answer in the second space.  _______

How many useful cutting edges does the anterior sickle (H 6/7) have per end?

when sharpening a universal curette, the terminal shank should be perpendicular with the floor, at the 12:00 position.

Compete hard tissue dental charting is completed for the new patient. At recare appointments,  any changes are added to the chart.

What angle should be maintained for a working stroke with a sickle scaler?

TRUE OR FALSE: A healthy gingival margin is coronal to the CEJ.