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Which is an open-ended question in patient interview?

  1. 'Are you in pain?'
  2. 'What makes you think you have cavities?'
  3. 'Do you grind your teeth?'
  4. 'Is the pain worse in morning or evening?'
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Correct answer: B. 'What makes you think you have cavities?'

'What makes you think you have cavities?' = OPEN-ENDED — requires patient to elaborate. Cannot be answered with yes/no. Invites patient to share symptoms, reasoning, and experience in their own words.

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