What major genetic factor influences an individual's response to periodontal disease?
A) Cytokines
B) Gamma globulins
C) Proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 1B
D) Immunoglobulin A
C
Explanation: C) The majority of genetic factors are also associated with an exaggerated inflammatory response to periodontal infection. Proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 1B is associated with tissue destruction.
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A) having a hard time breathing. B) having difficulty swallowing. C) being unable to speak. D) exhibiting a painful cough.
Medical conditions included on the medical history form should be listed by their common name, so that the conditions can be easily understood by the ____.
a. dental auxiliary b. receptionist c. dentist d. patient
____________________ is a concise statement describing the symptom, problem, condition, diagnosis or other factor that is the reason for the encounter, usually stated in the patient's words
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Health care providers are paid in one of three ways: fee-for-service, ____, or salary.
A. capitation B. inlimitation C. qualification D. calcitration