Why Is It Important for the Patient to Provide Accurate

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for the patient to provide accurate and detailed information about his or her medical and dental history?

• A) It is not that important because the dental hygienist can figure it out by doing an oral examination.
• B) A patient's medical history helps the dental hygienist understand whether the individual will be compliant.
• C) It provides an understanding of how the patient lives and his or her socioeconomic status.
• D) It will help identify risks that will need to be addressed or discussed prior to developing a treatment plan.

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