A periodontal probe is used to complete a periodontal exam and determine the presence, location, and severity of periodontal disease. The fact that the disease is diagnosed largely based on the findings of attachment loss demonstrates what important quality?
A)Reliability
B)Validity
C)Sensitivity
D)Specificity

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The fact that the disease is diagnosed largely based upon the findings of attachment loss demonstrates the quality of validity.
A test is valid if it can be counted upon to measure what it claims to measure. Measuring for attachment loss is recognized as a valid test for the presence of periodontal disease.

A Periodontal Probe Is Used to Complete a Periodontal Exam