Explain the difference between "health care" and "medical care."


Health care is a broader term; the World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity.". Medical care is included within the broader definition of health care.

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List the ASA classifications that are pertinent to the care of a dental patient

What will be an ideal response?

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When a diagnosis of odontogenic keratocyst is made, the patient should be advised about the:

a. Need for full mouth extractions b. Association with colonic polyps c. Associated recurrence rate d. Likelihood of malignant transformation e. None of the above

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Business letters should be in the _______________ voice unless you are conveying negative news. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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By June, they will have ____ the balance of the cost

A) ?pay B) ?paid C) ?paided D) ?cost

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