The function of the water that exits near the tip of an ultrasonic instrument is: 

Appointment scheduling should accommodate the patient’s: 

All of the following adjunctive antimicorbials contain an antibiotic EXCEPT one.  Which one is the EXCEPTION?

The water flowing through a powered instrument tip forms tiny bubbles that collapse, producing shock waves that destroy bacteria by tearing the bacterial cell walls.  This mechanism of action is termed;

The objective of instrument sharpening is to restore blade sharpness.  Which clinical outcome is true as a result of a sharp instrument blade? 

If an instrument working-end breaks during use in the mouth, a quick-thinking clinician will use a suction tip to remove the metal fragment from the mouth.  It is important to inform the patient immediately if a working- end breaks during use in the mouth. 

From what surfaces can you access the furcations on mandibular molars? 

How far the tip of a powered instrument moves during one cycle is known as the:

Which of the following  statements best describes the value of risk assessment? 

Harold is removing calculus from the mandibular left posterior sextant.  He is using a universal curet to remove medium-sized deposits when he realizes that his instrument has gotten dull. When should Harold sharpen the instrument?