Where does the assistant sit in relation to the operator?
four to six inches lower
four to six inches higher than the patient's chin
even with the operator
four to six inches higher than the operator
four to six inches higher than the operator
Rationale: four to six inches higher than the operator – This position give the assistant maximum visibility of the patient's oral cavity.
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