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The Critical Path is a sequence of tasks that must be executed on time for the entire project to be finished on time.  

What phase of the dental hygiene process involves determining dental hygiene therapy and the establishment of realistic patient goals?

Patients who have undergone radiation therapy or take certain kinds of drugs (ie: antihistamines, anticonvulsants, tricyclic antidepressants) can experience Xerostomia which can be very uncomfortable. What might you recommend to these patients?  

Chlorhexadine Gluconate is used for all of the following EXCEPT  

After an oral prophylaxis, when does the acquired pellicle begin to reform

Oral health is not a minor health concern; it affects overall health and well-being throughout life.

Whose responsibility is it to educate patients about oral diseases and their prevention?

What is defined as an unpleasant breath emanating from the oral cavity, regardless of its origin?  

Which of the following would be the best choice to instruct your personalized method of brushing?

A patient presents with 28 teeth and biofilm (plaque) on 80 surfaces. Your O’Leary is based on 6 surfaces per tooth. What is the O’Leary score for this patient?