When Reviewing Toothbrushing with Patients Who Have Healthy Gum Tissue

question 32

Multiple Choice

When reviewing toothbrushing with patients who have healthy gum tissue and few plaque deposits,you should not:

• A)recommend a totally new brushing technique.
• B)coach them to continue their effective technique.
• C)make minor modifications.
• D)guide them in techniques to better reach missed areas.

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