Some Patients Will Simply Not Comply with the Recommended Plaque

question 33

Multiple Choice

Some patients will simply not comply with the recommended plaque biofilm control during maintenance.What effect can regular maintenance visits with the dental hygienist have on these noncompliant patients?

• A) The dentist and the dental hygienist should not treat noncompliant patients.
• B) The dental hygienist should refer noncompliant patients to the dentist for counseling and treatment.
• C) The dental hygienist cannot help noncompliant patients and should not spend treatment time with them.
• D) The dental hygienist can remove the plaque biofilm and calculus and contribute to improved, but not optimal, periodontal health.

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