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oral examination

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oral examination
Etymology: L, oralis, pertaining to the mouth, examinatio, weighing
a clinical, visual, and tactile inspection and investigation of the hard and soft structures of the oral cavity for purposes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, treatment, and evaluation. Before the examination, the client's health history is obtained and studied for information concerning predisposition to bacteremia and the resulting need for premedication. If available, radiographs are used in conjunction with an oral examination.


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