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Which of the following is NOT a key ingredient in dentifrices?
Which of the following is NOT a key ingredient in dentifrices?
Which toothbrush is recommended for patients who do not achieve adequate plaque control with a manual toothbrush?
Which toothbrush is recommended for patients who do not achieve adequate plaque control with a manual toothbrush?
What is the recommended duration for manual and powered toothbrushing?
What is the recommended duration for manual and powered toothbrushing?
Which type of toothbrush has been shown to have 0-30% additional plaque removal compared to a manual toothbrush?
Which type of toothbrush has been shown to have 0-30% additional plaque removal compared to a manual toothbrush?
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What is the approximate subgingival range of a toothbrush?
What is the approximate subgingival range of a toothbrush?
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Which type of floss has no significant differences in plaque removal compared to the other type?
Which type of floss has no significant differences in plaque removal compared to the other type?
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What is the subgingival penetration of dental floss?
What is the subgingival penetration of dental floss?
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Which of the following is the primary cause of breakdown of periodontal structures?
Which of the following is the primary cause of breakdown of periodontal structures?
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Why should plaque be removed?
Why should plaque be removed?
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What is the most widely used device/method for removing plaque from the teeth?
What is the most widely used device/method for removing plaque from the teeth?
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Which type of toothbrush bristles perform better than conventional flat-trimmed bristles?
Which type of toothbrush bristles perform better than conventional flat-trimmed bristles?
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What is the primary purpose of plaque control?
What is the primary purpose of plaque control?
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What is the consequence of neglecting plaque control?
What is the consequence of neglecting plaque control?
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According to the text, what is the role of oral hygiene instruction in professional mechanical plaque removal?
According to the text, what is the role of oral hygiene instruction in professional mechanical plaque removal?
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Which toothbrushing technique is recommended for patients with or without periodontal involvement?
Which toothbrushing technique is recommended for patients with or without periodontal involvement?
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What is the advantage of Bass’ toothbrushing technique?
What is the advantage of Bass’ toothbrushing technique?
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Which toothbrushing technique places the bristles at a 45-degree angle to the gingiva with the bristles directed coronally?
Which toothbrushing technique places the bristles at a 45-degree angle to the gingiva with the bristles directed coronally?
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Which toothbrushing technique is recommended for individuals with open interproximal spaces, missing papilla, and exposed root surfaces?
Which toothbrushing technique is recommended for individuals with open interproximal spaces, missing papilla, and exposed root surfaces?
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Which toothbrushing technique places the bristles half in the sulcus and half on the gingiva?
Which toothbrushing technique places the bristles half in the sulcus and half on the gingiva?
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What is the recommended sequence of toothbrushing for the facial surfaces of the teeth?
What is the recommended sequence of toothbrushing for the facial surfaces of the teeth?
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What factor is thought to be mainly responsible for hard tissue damage caused by oral hygiene procedures?
What factor is thought to be mainly responsible for hard tissue damage caused by oral hygiene procedures?
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According to short-term studies, flossing in addition to brushing leads to a statistically significant reduction in gingivitis. However, what is the effect of flossing on caries?
According to short-term studies, flossing in addition to brushing leads to a statistically significant reduction in gingivitis. However, what is the effect of flossing on caries?
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What is the recommended frequency for professional flossing to reduce interproximal caries?
What is the recommended frequency for professional flossing to reduce interproximal caries?
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What is the effect of intermittent professional flossing on interproximal caries?
What is the effect of intermittent professional flossing on interproximal caries?
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What is the effect of self-flossing on interproximal caries?
What is the effect of self-flossing on interproximal caries?
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What is the average benefit of flossing on gingivitis?
What is the average benefit of flossing on gingivitis?
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What is the quality of evidence supporting the benefit of flossing?
What is the quality of evidence supporting the benefit of flossing?
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What percentage of Americans have periodontal disease?
What percentage of Americans have periodontal disease?
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What is the effect of supragingival plaque control on subgingival plaque in deep periodontal pockets?
What is the effect of supragingival plaque control on subgingival plaque in deep periodontal pockets?
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What is the American Dental Association's stance on water flossing?
What is the American Dental Association's stance on water flossing?
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