Which of these terms describes efforts made to reduce disease-producing microorganisms to an acceptable level?

disinfection
sepsis
asepsis
sterilization

disinfection

Rationale: disinfection – This does not completely eliminate disease-producing organisms like sterilization would accomplish but rather brings the bacteria load down to an acceptable level.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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How would the dental auxiliary position the patient if it is suspected that the patient is experiencing a myocardial infarction?

What will be an ideal response?

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