Nutrients proven to have a definitive healing effect on the periodontium are:

Physical consistency of food is important to periodontal structures because:

 Protein and fats play a minimal role in repair of diseased tissue.

All of the following medications induce gingival enlargement, EXCEPT:

Jill Carter is a 27-year-old female; she presents herself for a maintenance exam and prophylaxis. Her last recall visit was 6 months ago, and, at that time, the dentist prescribed a brush-on fluoride gel to help control her bleeding gums. Jill states, “I am upset by the stains on my teeth; I don’t drink coffee or smoke.” She asked the RDH where this stain came from, what it is called, and how it will be removed. After carefully reviewing the medical history with Jill (she is not taking any medications) and a thorough examination, the RDH concludes she has staining.   The type of stain that Jill has is most likely

All of the following are used to determine the stage and grade of periodontitis, EXCEPT:

A local factor is a factor in the immediate environment of the oral cavity. A systemic factor results from or is influenced by a general physical or mental disease or condition.

Which systemic disease does not influence the occurrence and severity of periodontitis?

Diabetic patients have a decreased susceptibility to periodontal infections. Periodontal treatment improves the metabolic control of diabetes

The majority of commercial dentifrices available in the United States contain around how many parts per million (ppm) fluoride?