What is one major obstacle that dental providers and patients must overcome when dealing with depression?
A) Compulsive oral hygiene
B) Poor oral hygiene
C) Unnecessary dental emergencies
D) Severe gag reflex
B
Explanation: B) Patients experiencing depressive states could have little or no interest in maintaining proper oral hygiene. Providing proper oral hygiene education and referring patients to other medical professionals could help reduce the frequency or severity of these depressive episodes.
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A) Tay-Sachs B) Oral cancer C) Diabetes D) Phenylketonuria
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Third party providers:
A) do not require release of information. B) require a photo of the patient. C) do not require the patient signature. D) none of the above.
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