Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Documentation in the Dental

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding documentation in the dental record?

• A) The process of documentation should be completed by the business office manager for consistency.
• B) Documentation should be completed at the end of the day to avoid issues of contamination of records with saliva or blood.
• C) Abbreviations and professional jargon should be used to save time and space in the record form.
• D) A simple note such as "prophy" is not appropriate because it does not convey what procedures were performed.

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