Many State Dental Associations Initially Were Opposed to the Dental

question 18

Multiple Choice

Many state dental associations initially were opposed to the dental hygiene profession because ________.

• A) It was composed of women, who were better suited to work at home
• B) They thought preventing dental disease might end the need for dentists
• C) It seemed to focus on cosmetics
• D) They were hoping the new profession would focus on tooth extractions, allowing them more time to restore teeth
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Variable Selling

Costs that vary directly with the level of sales or production volume, such as commissions or shipping charges.

Administrative Expenses

Costs related to the general operation of a company, such as executive salaries, office supplies, and legal fees.

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to estimate variable and fixed costs based on the highest and lowest levels of activity during a period.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sale of a product exceeds its variable costs, indicating how much contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.