Dental hygienists are cautioned not to make a dental diagnosis but rather to identify client problems or conditions for the dentist,who will then make a dental diagnosis.Which of the following statements on the client record demonstrates that the dental hygienist is making a dental diagnosis rather than communicating a problem in need of a dental diagnosis?

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Statement B, "Mr.Smith has severe necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis," is a specific dental diagnosis, which should be made by a dentist, not a dental hygienist. The other options describe observations or conditions without making a definitive diagnosis.

Dental Hygienists Are Cautioned Not to Make a Dental Diagnosis