What substance acts as an emulsifier for lipids in the digestive tract?

Body fluids supply the tissues continuously with energy, oxygen, and nutrients including water.  

The client refuses to allow the dental hygienist to administer anesthesia. The dental hygienist emphasizes the needs for the anesthesia, the risks to declining the anesthesia, and potential impact on treatment. The treatment notes document the interaction between the provider and client and the client signs the note entry noting they do not want to be anesthetized. This best describes:

In Idaho, a dental hygiene license is renewed how frequently:

A dental hygiene student has completed a course requirement that includes photos of a patient treated in clinic.  After presenting the case in class, the student posted the photos on social media and identified the patient by name.  When the patient visited her regular dental office, the dental hygienist reported she saw the photos on social media.  Which of the following violations did the student commit?

The ability of an individual to be aware of ethical issues is termed

Following graduation you are employed at Woodred Dental Clinic. The employment terms were clear and you had not received any negative feedback about your performance. As you get ready to leave the office one evening, Dr. Z calls you into her office. She informs you that effective tomorrow, you are no longer employed at Woodred. She asks for your key, requests you to collect your personal belongings, and indicates your last check will be mailed to your home address. This situation describes which of the following type of termination?

A dental hygienist fails to evaluate the deteriorating periodontal status of a patient during several recare appointments.  The hygienist could be charged with an intentional tort.

A dental hygienist informs her employer that she does not want to treat clients from a certain racial background. The situation is best described by which of the following statements?

Which of the following is considered to be the key to a successful, safe, and satisfying dental hygiene practice?