What is true of the dental auxiliary's liability?

A. The dental auxiliary can be included in a lawsuit against the dentist.
B. There are laws that protect the dental auxiliary from any type of lawsuit.
C. The dental auxiliary are independent entities; thus, the dentist is not legally responsible for their actions.
D. A patient can sue the dentist only, not the auxiliary; but the dentist can subsequently sue the auxiliary.


Answer: A

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