During a malpractice court case, which of the following may apply in regard to dental records?

They are always written in pencil.
They are never admissible in court due to privacy issues.
They always are sent to the patient for review prior to the trial date.
They are used in court as legal evidence.


They are used in court as legal evidence.

Rationale: They are used in court as legal evidence. – Dental records are legal documents, so it is imperative for you to list any and everything possible in the event there is a lawsuit filed.

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Your patient is a 19-year-old female who is 7 months pregnant. She just experienced a seizure. Although she has no previous history of seizures or any other medical condition, she was just diagnosed with pregnancy-induced hypertension. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the seizure?

A) Eclampsia B) Trauma C) Hypoglycemia D) Any of the above

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Frederick Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory identifies satisfiers and dissatisfiers to job satisfaction. Company policy and administration, development of promotional procedures, the kind of supervisor employees are exposed to and working conditions are examples of

A. motivation factors. B. hygiene factors. C. fusion factors. D. satisfiers.

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Graduates who are hired at the facility where they did their practicum may receive a higher wage than other applicants when they start their jobs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The area at the bottom of the sulcus where the gingiva attaches to the tooth is the ____________

a. periodontal ligament b. alveolar bone c. gingival margin d. epithelial attachment

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