Which of the Following Reasons Is Why the Chance of an Emergency

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons is why the chance of an emergency occurring in the dental office continues to increase?

• A)The average age of the dental patient has increased.
• B)Dental offices are administering more complicated regimens.
• C)Dental appointments are taking longer than they used to take.
• D)Dental patients are,on average,getting sicker.
• E)All of the above are reasons.

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