Who can legally probe and measure the sulcus for loss of gingival attachment and bone loss,and with what instrument doe he or she do this?

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According to dental hygiene and dentistry practice acts and regulations, only dentists and dental hygienists can legally probe and measure the sulcus for loss of gingival attachment and bone loss. The instrument used for this task is a periodontal probe. Dental assistants and registered dental assistants are not legally allowed to perform this task. Scalers are used to remove calculus from the teeth but are not used to probe and measure the depth of the sulcus. Therefore, the best option is B.

Who Can Legally Probe and Measure the Sulcus for Loss