Which hand instrument is used to remove subgingival calculus?

The dental laser is a medical device that generates a precise beam of concentrated light energy. 

All of the following materials are needed during the preparation appointment except:

The parts of the partial denture that rest(s) upon the oral mucosa, providing coverage and stability, is (are) called the 

The materials used for the construction of fixed crowns, bridges, inlays and veneers depend on all listed except:

A significant cause of periodontal disease is ____________.

Universal curettes are designed to be used ____________.

A nurse is conducting an interview to assess an elderly female client in a home care setting.  When the nurse asked the client who she lived with, she said she has lived like a hermit all her life.  The nurse responded, “What exactly do you mean by that?” What type of therapeutic communication technique did the nurse use?

The client presents for an evaluation of musculoskeletal symptoms. The following data is presented regarding the client. Indicate whether the following data is subjective or objective. This question is worth 1 point total (0.20 each). 

During a routine examination, a client begins to cry when discussing a recent diagnosis of cancer. The nurse’s best response to her crying would be: