Which is a modifiable risk for the patient’s oral health?

Your patient tells you that the reason he kept today’s prophy appointment, even though he no longer has dental insurance, is because he has a constant toothache on his upper right. He is due for bite-wing radiographs, but is anxious about the cost. He wants you to start “cleaning” because he has a lot of stains on his front teeth. He states that he hopes the prophylaxis won’t cost him too much. Which is the patient’s chief complaint that should be addressed first?

Which is the most widely accepted method of toothbrushing intended to remove dental biofilm adjacent to and directly beneath the gingival margin?

A patient meets you at the grocery store and asks you for advice in using a particular model of power toothbrush given to her as a gift. You have never heard of this type of power toothbrush. She has an appointment with you the following week. Which is the best recommendation for this patient?

The Food and Drug Administration is mandatory for all OTC dental oral care products. All oral care rinses and dentifrices are regulated and classified by the ADA.

Oral malodor is also referred to as __________

Oral irrigation can be used __________

Which is the function of the humectant in a dentifrice?

Research has shown the most effective floss for biofilm removal is unwaxed dental floss. Unwaxed dental floss is more likely to fray or shred than waxed dental floss.

What are Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)?