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1
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eruption

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where teeth enter the mouth and become visible

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resorption

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bodys process of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure

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3
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exfoliation

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process of shedding the primary teeth

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4
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impaction

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tooth that has not erupted
- soft tissue; tooth is located under the gingival tissue
- hard tissue - tooth is partially or totally covered by tissue and bone

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5
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odontoblasts

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cells that form dentin

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6
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fibroblasts

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cells that form pulp

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7
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ameloblasts

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cells that form enamel

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8
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osteoblasts

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cells that form bone

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interradicular septum

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bone that separates the root of a multirooted tooth

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10
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antagonist

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a tooth in one jaw that articulates with tooth in the other jaw

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11
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sharpeys fibers

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fibers that connect periosteum to the bone

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12
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external auditory meatus

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bony passage of the outer ear

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13
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meniscus

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a cushion of dense tissue that divides the articular space into upper and lower compartments

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14
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foramen

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an opening in the bone that blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass through

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15
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interdental septum

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bony projections that separate one socket from another

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16
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cusp of carabelli

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fifth supplemental cusp found lingual to the mesiolongual cusp

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17
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succedaneous

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permanent teeth that replace primary teeth

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18
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autonomy

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self-determinationb

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19
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beneficence

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to do good for others as a moral obligation

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20
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pits

A

grooves in the teeth

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21
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fissures

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elevations on the teeth

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22
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developmental grooves

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where two or more grooves meet

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23
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periodontium

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supporting structures of the teeth that include the cementum, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone

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24
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tort law

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an act that brings harm to a person or damage to property

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25
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civil law

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law that deals with relations of individuals, corporations, organizations

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contract law

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law that involves an agreement for services in exchange for payment

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27
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free gingiva

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unattached gingiva that surrounds the teeth like a collar

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28
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canine eminence

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bony ridge on the labial surface of canines

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29
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lamina dura

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thin compact bone that lines the alveolar socket

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30
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embrasure

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triangular space in between the proximal surfaces of two teeth

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31
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mamelons

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roounded portions of the incisal edge of the incisors

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32
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acid erosion

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wearing away of tissue or tooth structure from acid from vomit

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33
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attrition

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normal wearing away of tooth structure

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34
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abrasion

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abnormal wearing away of tooth

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35
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microdontia

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abnormally small teeth

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36
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macrognathia

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abnormally large jaws

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37
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herpes simplex

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occurs in immunocompromised patients that causes ulcer-like lesions

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38
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WHMIS

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workplace hazardous materials information system
- system that provides information on hazardous products intended for use, handling or storage

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39
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safety data sheets

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contains health and safety informatin about ever chemical in the office

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40
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DUWLS

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where operatories get access to water

41
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ergonomics

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study of people in their work environment and how to prevent injuriesi

42
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imbibition

A

absorption of water causing an object to swell

43
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hysteresis

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change in temperature that causes hydrocolloid material to transform from one physical state to another

44
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polymerization

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process of converting a fluidlike substance to a solid state

45
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wetting

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abilitiy of a liquid to come into contact with a solid surface and small irregularities

46
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viscosity

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does not flow easily

47
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film thickness

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distance between the surface of the coating and surface of substrate

48
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cumulative (radiograph)

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exposure to radiation over a lifetime that can cause damage and tissues do not return to original state

49
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kilovoltage

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controls penetrating power of xray beam (70-90 kvp)

50
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silver halide

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absorbs radiation during xray exposure and stores energy emitted from radiation

50
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milliamperage

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unit of measurement used to descrive number of electrons flowing through cathode (1/1000 or an ampere)

51
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short gray scale

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high contrast radiographs (not good)

52
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contrast (rad)

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differences in degress in blackness on an image

53
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vertical angulation

A

positioning of the pid in a vertical plane

54
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horizontal angulatino

A

positioning of the tubehead and the direction of central ray in horizontal plane

55
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pathogens

A

disease producing microorganisms

56
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capsule

A

a protective layer that covers the cell wall

57
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aerobic bacteria

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bacteria that requires oxygen to grow

58
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etiology

A

cause of a disease

59
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sterilization

A

process that kills all microorganisms

60
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spore

A

highly resistant form of bacteria

61
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syncope

A

loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to brain

62
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signs

A

what you observe in a patient

63
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symptoms

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what the patient is telling you about how they feel

64
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postural hypotension

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level of altered consciousness that may lead to loss of consciousness due to aptient assuming upright position too quickly

65
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hyperventilation

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abnormally fast or depp breathing

66
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stroke

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interruption of blood flow to brain causing hemorrhage

67
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hyperglycemia

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condition where blood glucose level is too high

68
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hypoglycemis

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condition where blood glucose level is too low

69
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cyanosis

A

bluish skin

70
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angina pectoris

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decrease in blood supply to heart muscles causing sharp pain in chest

71
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acute myocardial infarction

A

heart attack
- not enough blood supply to the muscles of theheart

72
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anaphylaxis

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extreme hypersensitivity to a substance
- can lead to shock and respiratory collapse

73
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diabetes mellitus

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metabolic disorder from high blood glucose and insufficient insulin in body

74
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palpation

A

to examine by touch

75
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virulence

A

strength of a pathogens ability to cause a disease

76
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asymptomatic

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not showing symptoms of a disease

77
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geographic tongue

A

tongue loses areas of filiform papillae in irregularly shaped patterns

78
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thrush

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infection caused by yest like fungus

79
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abandonment in dental

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withdrawing a patient from treatment without giving notice

80
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civil law

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law that deals with people, things and relationships that develop among them

82
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dental auxiliary

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dental assistant, hygienists and lab techs

83
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direct supervision

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supervision where the edentist is physically present

84
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due care

A

proper care

85
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expanded functions

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functions delegated to an auxiliary that requires increased training

86
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expressed contract

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contract established through verbal or written word

87
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felony

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major crime

88
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implied consent

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consent where patients action indicarte consent

89
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implied contract

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contract established by actions

90
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informed consent

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permission granted by patient after they have been educated a patient about risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure

91
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infraction

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minor offense

92
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malpractice

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professional negligence

93
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standard of care

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level of skill comparable to other dentists

94
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statutory law

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law enacted by legislation

95
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tort law

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act that brings harm to a person or property

96
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written consent

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consent that requires written explanation

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