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What is generally considered the BEST way to educate a patient about oral hygiene technique?

  1. Show a generic educational video only
  2. Directly teach/demonstrate the technique to the patient and ask for feedback or a return demonstration
  3. Hand out a printed pamphlet only
  4. Give verbal instructions only, without any demonstration
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Correct answer: B. Directly teach/demonstrate the technique to the patient and ask for feedback or a return demonstration

Active, hands-on teaching with direct demonstration and patient feedback/return-demonstration is more effective for skill acquisition and retention than passive methods like videos or pamphlets alone, which lack individualized feedback.

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