Removing the subgingival deposits, smoothing the root surface, and removing irritants from deep pockets is termed ____________

a. routine prophylaxis
b. periodontal scaling
c. polishing
d. none of the above

b
RATIONALE: Removing the subgingival deposits, smoothing the root surface, and removing irritants from deep pockets is termed periodontal scaling.

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Which of the following monitors the quality of sterile compounding?

FDA ASHP JCAHO CDER

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