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With HbA1c 10% (poorly controlled), what should the dentist do next?
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Correct answer: B. Refer to her physician for medical evaluation/glucose control
- A. Routine elective care in poorly controlled diabetes risks poor healing/infection.
- B. Correct. An HbA1c of 10% indicates poor control; refer for medical optimization before elective dental treatment.
- C. Emergency-only extraction is not indicated absent an acute emergency; medical referral is the step.
- D. Prophylactic antibiotics are not a substitute for glycemic control.
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