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What happens at a dental exam?

Lily | UCLA Dental Student on Instagram: "A good exam can tell you A LOT about your patient. Even if you’re not in the dental field maybe take some time today to do a quick check of some of these structures. Check for any abnormal/new changes, especially if they are asymmetrical! best patient! @paige.m **disclaimer I may have missed a few assessments in the editing process… but hopefully this helps someone! #dentalstudent #healthcareworker #futuredentist #uclad2 #oralexamination"

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