_____ cannot be removed by the patient and must be removed by the dentist or the dental hygienist with scaling instruments.

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Calculus cannot be removed by the patient with brushing or flossing and requires professional removal with scaling instruments. Food debris and plaque can be removed by the patient with proper brushing and flossing techniques. Erythrosine stain is a superficial stain that can be removed by the patient or the dentist with cleaning agents or polishing procedures.

_____ Cannot Be Removed by the Patient and Must Be