A patient of record is one who:
A)has a criminal record.
B)has been seen in the practice before.
C)is on the waiting list.
D)is a new patient.

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A patient of record refers to someone who has been seen in the dental practice before and therefore has existing dental records. They are not a new patient or someone on the waiting list. A criminal record is not relevant to being a patient of record.

A Patient of Record Is One Who