It is important for the dental assistant to have a foundation in microbiology to understand the nature of pathogens and to:
A)treat viral diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus.
B)treat bacterial diseases, such as tuberculosis.
C)know how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office.
D)cure diseases.

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The study of microbiology is important for the dental assistant so that he or she will understand the nature of pathogens and understand how to prevent disease transmission in the dental office.
Treating viral diseases is not the responsibility of the dental assistant.
Treating bacterial diseases is not the responsibility of the dental assistant.
Curing disease is not the responsibility of the dental assistant.

It Is Important for the Dental Assistant to Have a Foundation