Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Professionalism and Dental

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding professionalism and dental hygiene?

• A) Dental hygiene is a profession, and dental hygienists are professionals.
• B) Dental hygiene is a profession; however, dental hygienists are not professionals.
• C) Dental hygiene is not a profession; however, dental hygienists are professionals.
• D) Dental hygiene is not a profession, and dental hygienists are not professionals.

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