Some legal jurisdictions allow a dental hygienist to identify oral disease such as moderate pregnancy-associated gingivitis or early chronic periodontitis as long as it is not the final dental diagnosis. What is this type of diagnosis called?

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In some legal jurisdictions a dental hygienist can make a preliminary dental diagnosis. When a preliminary dental diagnosis is made, it must always be validated by a licensed dentist. In contrast, the dental hygiene diagnosis must be validated by the dental hygienist.

Some Legal Jurisdictions Allow a Dental Hygienist to Identify Oral