During a Dental Appointment, Dental Hygienists Can Help a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

During a dental appointment, dental hygienists can help a patient with TMD by doing which procedure?

• A) Set the patient up slowly after the appointment.
• B) Maintain a shorter appointment time.
• C) Schedule the patient the first time of the day.
• D) Avoid loud background music in the office.

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