Caries that occurs under a restoration or around the margin of an existing crown is referred to as which type of decay?

dentinal caries
buccal caries
root caries
recurrent caries


recurrent caries

Rationale: Recurrent caries are caries that were there, removed, and repaired, but redecay around the restoration occurs.

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Whenever possible, record all times from the ________________ ________________

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Each record is made up of related _______________, one of which holds one piece of information, such as patient's last name or Social Security number or chart number

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Dental handpieces (both high and slow speed) should be sterilized

after each patient. once a day. after working on a patient with a communicable disease. before and after lubrication.

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When determining whether transillumination-guided intubation should be attempted, you should:

A) consider the amount of soft tissue that is overlying the trachea. B) avoid the procedure if the patient is thin or is greater than 6 ft tall. C) ensure the airway is clear of secretions by suctioning for 30 seconds. D) recall that patients with short necks are often easy to transilluminate.

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