What is the term used to describe the physiologic property associated with ultrasonic waves where pressure waves cause the implosion of atomized gas bubbles creating energy and heat that causes fracture of deposits and cell disruption, particularly to gram negative bacteria.

During periodontal probing, which of the following best describes the rationale for walking the periodontal probe subgingivally in 1 mm increments?

 If the pocket depth is measured at 5 mm and the recession is measured at 2 mm, what is the correct CAL?

All of the following are signs of head and neck cancer except which one?

At what point in the process of care should a care plan be developed? 

The midline shift in this photo is to the right.

The patient presents with the following significant findings during the assessment procedures: dark brown pits and fissures on molars generalized erythema and edema with moderate plaque complaint of tooth sensitivity when drinking bleeding on probing  moderate calculus on mandibular anterior teeth and max posteriors Which should you care plan to discuss first?

TRUE OR FALSE:

Compete hard tissue dental charting is completed for the new patient. At recare appointments,  any changes are added to the chart.

What angle should be maintained for a working stroke with a sickle scaler?