How can fluids impact a patient's oral health?
What will be an ideal response?
Dehydration is common in elders and can lead to xerostomia. Saliva is responsible for lubricating the oral cavity, facilitating denture retention, aiding in taste perception, and preventing caries and periodontal disease. The consumption of regular soft drinks, energy drinks, and tea or coffee with sugar may lead to an increase in dental caries. Diet sodas can also contribute to dental erosion.
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The central nervous system does not include the brain and spinal cord
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Concentrates containing coagulation factors, such as factor VIII, can be prepared from donated blood.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which is an advantage to the digital environment over film?
a. Digital images can be manipulated without re-exposure to patients. b. Digital images can be sent to remote locations. c. Digital images require less physical storage. d. all of the above