To adapt any of the Gracey curets to tooth surfaces, which of the following must be parallel to the surface being scaled?

Your new patient, Mrs. Gingi Va is seated in your chair.  She is 55 years old and recently retired from the school district.  She appears to be a little apprehensive and uncomfortable being at her appointment.  Her medical history indicates high blood pressure and a heart murmur.  She says her heart murmur is okay and that she has had it for 21 years.  Additionally, she has a pace maker, and shows you documentation from her cardiologist that it is shielded and was placed five years ago.  Mrs. Gingi Va’s last medical exam was last month as she has recently had her left hip replaced.  She takes no medications presently by prescription.  She used to smoke one pack of cigarettes per day but no longer smokes due to successful acupuncture therapy.  Her last cleaning was over five years ago.  When Mrs. Gingi Va has had her teeth scaled in the past, it has been painful, and she has experienced post treatment sensitivity.  She also states apprehension because she is worried about her “gums hurting while the scraping happens”.  She loves her Starbucks and drinks vanilla lattes all day long.  She states she has all of her teeth with the exception of an implant that is replacing tooth #9.  She wears a nite guard appliance that is designed to reduce night-time occlusal forces on the implant.  Mrs. Gingi Va shows signs of Human Needs deficit in which of the following areas?  

Which of the following factors would influence instrument selection?

The MOST effective method for testing for dental hypersensitive teeth is to visually look for areas of gingival recession?

A random sample of 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles was taken and the 90% confidence interval for the true mean miles per gallon (MPG) calculated using Minitab: Which of the following is a reasonable statement that can be made with 90% confidence?

Assumptions of the hydrodynamic theory conclude that when fluids within the ______________________ are subjected to temperature changes or physical osmotic changes, the movement stimulates a nerve receptor sensitive to pressure, which leads to the transmission of the stimuli.

 The clinician will increase the likelihood of engaging patients if he/she clearly demonstrates respect for patients and recognizes they are autonomous individuals.

True or False? Communication manner, style and verbiage used should change as the clinician communicates with patients across the Life Span.

A state of increased muscle tension is known as___________.

Traditional patient education: