Describe how periodontal disease is treated
Periodontal disease is treated by removing the bacterial plaque (the causative agent of the disease) and the calcified calculus deposits on the teeth. Depending on the severity of the disease, surgery, or the use of antibiotics may be necessary. The key is to prevent the buildup of plaque and the initiation of disease in the first place. Patients are usually referred to the periodontist by a general dentist, although they may self-refer if they suspect a problem developing. Periodontists also perform surgical procedures to improve smile aesthetics and place implants.?
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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Under a managed care contract, physicians cannot balance bill or impose any surcharge upon covered persons. 2. A managed care organization will contract with physicians, laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities in building a provider network. 3. A medical office specialist should always document, sign, and date all conversations regarding any patient's account. 4. Concierge medicine is a small, personalized medical practice that takes care of a limited number of patients. 5. Patients do not have the right to receive emergency services outside of their contracted network.
Which of the following patient groups should be considered for lung expansion therapy using intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
1. Patients with clinically diagnosed atelectasis who are not responsive to other therapies 2. Patients at high risk for atelectasis who cannot cooperate with other methods 3. All obese patients who have undergone abdominal surgery a. 1 and 2 only b. 2 and 3 only c. 1 and 3 only d. 1, 2, and 3
Pediatric patients are less sensitive to changes in oxygenation and ventilation than adults.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)