The doctrine of _______ means that statements made spontaneously by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence,and they may be damaging to the dentist and dental assistant in a court of law.

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Statements made spontaneously by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence and may be damaging to the dentist and dental assistant in a court of law under the concept of res gestae.It is important for the dental assistant to avoid making any critical remarks about the dental treatment or making comments such as "oops" or "uh-oh."
Respondeat superior means "let the master answer."
Res ipsa loquitur means "the act speaks for itself."
Direct cause means that the negligent act was the direct cause of the injury.

The Doctrine of _______ Means That Statements Made Spontaneously by Anyone