If a patient complains of oral dryness,the dental hygienist can assess salivary flow by milking the major salivary glands.These include which glands? (Select all that apply.)

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The major salivary glands are the parotid,the submandibular,and the sublingual.There is neither a circumvallate nor a nasopalatine salivary gland.To assess salivary function,the dental hygienist can also place a mouth mirror or tongue blade on the oral mucosa and watch for stickiness on removal.

If a Patient Complains of Oral Dryness,the Dental Hygienist Can