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 SAMPLE TEST

LISTENING: QUESTION AND ANSWER BOOKLET

CANDIDATE NAME:

D.O.B.: D D M M Y Y Y Y PROFESSION:

VENUE: TEST DATE:

Starting at the left, print your Candidate

Number and fill in the corresponding circle
below each number using a 2B pencil.
Example:

CANDIDATE DECLARATION

2 5 By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way

(other than to take the test) or assist any other person to
disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat
or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of
the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice or information, you
may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the
sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take
further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other
remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and
investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of
the investigation may be passed to a third party where required.

CANDIDATE SIGNATURE:

TIME: APPROXIMATELY 40 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
DO NOT open this question paper until you are told to do so.

One mark will be granted for each correct answer.

Answer ALL questions. Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers.

At the end of the test, you will have two minutes to check your answers.

At the end of the test, hand in this Question and Answer Booklet.

You must not remove OET material from the test room.

HOW TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

Part A: Write your answers on this Question and Answer Booklet by filling in the blanks. Example: Patient: Ray Sands
Part B & Part C: Mark your answers on this Question and Answer Booklet by filling in the circle using a 2B pencil. Example: A
B
C

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Occupational English Test
Listening Test
This test has three parts. In each part you’ll hear a number of different extracts. At the start of each extract,
you’ll hear this sound: --beep--

You’ll have time to read the questions before you hear each extract and you’ll hear each extract ONCE ONLY.
Complete your answers as you listen.

At the end of the test you’ll have two minutes to check your answers.

Part A
In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, a health professional is talking
to a patient.
For questions 1-24, complete the notes with information that you hear.
Now, look at the notes for extract one.

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Extract 1: Questions 1-12

You hear a paediatrician talking to the father of a six-year-old boy called Daniel. For questions 1-12, complete
the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear.

You now have thirty seconds to look at the notes.

Patient Daniel Lemmings ( 6 years old )

Description of physical complaint

• skin on Daniel’s hands is both (1)

• Daniel’s pain described as (2)

- no itching or scratching

- occasionally accompanied by (3)

• Daniel’s condition began last (4)

• Daniel’s symptoms worsened by (5)

Treatments already tried

• over-the-counter remedies (e.g., skin products)

• home remedies, e.g.:

- wearing silk gloves at night

- treating with (6)

• uses his sister’s (7)

• seems to improve during the (8)

Background information
• Daniel has no problems at school

• People describe Daniel’s character as (9)

• Daniel has tantrums

finds any (10) hard to handle

• Daniel is overly worried about (11) on his food

Mother’s concerns • She worries he may be developing

(12)

• She wants advice on how to deal with the situation

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Extract 2: Questions 13-24

You hear a consultant gastroenterologist talking to a patient called Vincent Sykes. For questions 13-24, complete
the notes with a word or short phrase that you hear.

You now have 30 seconds to look at the notes.

Patient Vincent Sykes

Symptoms • loss of weight

• stomach feels (13) soon after starting meals

•• (14) sensation when swallowing food

• stools are pale and (15)

• stomach described as (16)

• some jaundice

• says his skin feels (17)

• extreme fatigue

• pain in stomach area, spreading to back

• pain is worse when he’s (18)

• he describes pain as feeling like (19)

Background • has always liked (20) foods

• now retired from work

• employed 30 years in a (21)

• used to smoke 20 cigarettes daily

• moderate drinker

Medical history •• (22) infection two years ago

• last year diagnosed with (23)

• blood clot in leg six months ago (treated with warfarin)

• last month diagnosed with (24)

That is the end of Part A. Now look at Part B.

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 Part B

In this part of the test, you’ll hear six different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear people talking in a different
healthcare setting.

For questions 25-30, choose the answer (A, B or C which fits best according to what you hear. ou ll have time
to read each question before you listen. Complete your answers as you listen.

Now look at question 25. A

B
Fill the circle in completely. Example: C

25. You hear a palliative care nurse talking to an elderly patient.

What is the patient most concerned about?

A a change in her weight

B her new treatment regime

C some abdominal discomfort

26. You hear a pharmacist talking to a customer who is in pain.

What is the customer seeking help about?

A an increase in her arthritic pain

B discomfort due to a bite splint

C a potential drug interaction

27. You hear a dietitian talking to a patient about a new treatment plan for diabetes.

How does the patient react to the plan?

A She’s unsure whether she could manage it.

B She wonders how effective it would be.

C She’s keen to give it a try.

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28. You hear a senior nurse advising a trainee about a condition called venous thromboembolism (VTE).

She stresses that the trainee should

A pay special attention to identifying the symptoms.

B ask for help immediately whenever there are any concerns.

C follow the standard treatment procedure whenever possible.

29. You hear an eye specialist talking to her patient.

What is the specialist doing?

A reassuring him about the prognosis for his vision

B expressing concern about the extent of his recovery

C confirming that his experience matches the clinical evidence

30. You hear a cardiologist updating hospital colleagues about trials of urine testing.

He reports that urine testing of hypertensive out-patients has led to

A improved adherence to BP treatment.

B a reduction in the level of BP medication needed.

C the offer of optional BP therapies to high-risk groups.

That is the end of Part B. Now look at Part C.

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 Part C

In this part of the test, you’ll hear two different extracts. In each extract, you’ll hear health professionals
talking about aspects of their work.

For questions 31-42, choose the answer (A, B or C which fits best according to what you hear. omplete your
answers as you listen.

A
Now look at extract one. B
Fill the circle in completely. Example: C

Extract 1: Questions 31-36

You hear a micro-biologist called Dr Ja ne Finn giving a presentation about the overuse of antibiotics

You now have 90 seconds to read questions 31-36.

31. What reason does Dr Finn give for the rise in antibiotic use in the decade to 2010?

A the ready availability of the drugs online

B the time pressures that doctors were working under

C the fear felt by doctors of failing to treat possible infections

32. What reservation does Dr Finn have about a recent fall in the number of antibiotics prescribed in the UK?

A It seems to have no effect on drug resistance rates.

B It may be causing actual harm to certain patients.

C It doesn t re ect an even pattern of distribution.

33. Dr Finn criticises recent news reports on completing antibiotic treatment because

A they are based on inaccurate evidence.

B they are likely to leave readers confused.

C they fail to differentiate between infections.

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34. Dr Finn mentions the incidence of MRSA in UK hospitals to exemplify how

A infections can spread through a range of channels.

B infection control requires a wide-ranging approach.

C an infection develops resistance to different antibiotics.

35. hat does Dr inn find most shoc ing about antibiotics being used on livestoc ?

A They are routinely consumed by healthy animals.

B There is a probable link with drug resistance in humans.

C The total amount given to animals exceeds that used by humans.

36. Dr Finn welcomes the progress that has been made in the

A production of new antibiotics by pharmaceutical firms.

firms.

B control of levels of antibiotic waste in the environment.

C specific
selective use of antibiotics to target specifi c infections.

Now look at extract two.

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41. What does Michael say about the use of imaging techniques to diagnose knee osteoarthritis?

A It may fail to reveal the full extent of the problem.

B n unexpected cause for the pain may be identified.

C The results are unlikely to affect the treatment given.

42. What does Michael say about recent developments in osteoarthritis treatment?

A New drugs may be able to restore joint tissues.

B Stem cell injections have only a short-term effect on the joint.

C Lifestyle changes have reduced the need for joint replacements.

That is the end of Part C.

You now have two minutes to check your answers.

THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST

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LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY

PART A: QUESTIONS 1-12

11 cracked and dry

22 constant
3
3 bleeding
4
4 winter
5
5 handwashing
6
hand washing
7
6 petroleum jelly
8
7 aqueous cream
9
8 school breaks
1
09 high(-)strung
110 change
1
11 germs
12 OCD

PART A: QUESTIONS 13-24

113 full
3
14 choking
1
415 watery
116 gassy
5
17 itchy
1
6
18 lying down
19
1
heartburn
720 high(-)fat
121 paint factory
8
22 hepatitis B
1
923 gallstones
224 diabetes two
diabetes 2

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LISTENING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY

PART B: QUESTIONS 25-30

25
2 C some abdominal discomfort
5
26 C a potential drug interaction
2
27
6 B She wonders how effective it would be.
28
2 B ask for help immediately whenever there are any concerns.
7
29 C confirming that his experience matches the clinical evidence
2
30 A improved adherence to BP treatment.
8

PART C: QUESTIONS 31-36

3
31 A the ready availability of the drugs online
1
32 C It doesn’t reflect an even pattern of distribution.
3
33
2 B they are likely to leave readers confused.
34
3 B infection control requires a wide-ranging
wide-ranging approach.
3
35 A They are routinely consumed by healthy animals.
3
36 C selective use of antibiotics to target specific infections.
4

PART C: QUESTIONS 37-42

3
37 B It may involve dealing with a range of problems.
7
38 A to show how assumptions about it can be wrong
3
39
8 B Running is probably effective as a means of preventing it.
40
3 B This can be avoided by training players how to move correctly.
9
41 C The results are unlikely to affect the treatment given.
4
42 A New drugs may be able to restore joint tissues.
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END OF KEY

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 DENSAMPLE

WRITING: QUESTION BOOKLET

CANDIDATE NAME:

D.O.B.: D D M M Y Y Y Y PROFESSION:

VENUE: TEST DATE:

Starting at the left, print your Candidate

Number and fill in the corresponding circle
below each number using a 2B pencil.
Example:

CANDIDATE DECLARATION

2 5 By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way

(other than to take the test) or assist any other person to
disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat
or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of
the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice or information, you
may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the
sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take
further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other
remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and
investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of
the investigation may be passed to a third party where required.

CANDIDATE SIGNATURE:

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
You must write your answer for the Writing sub-test in the Writing Answer Booklet.
You must NOT remove OET material from the test room.

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Occupational English Test
WRITING SUB-TEST: DENTISTRY
TIME ALLOWED: READING TIME: 5 MINUTES
WRITING TIME: 40 MINUTES

Read the case notes and complete the writing task which follows.

Notes:
t t to t
You are a dentist in a private practice. A regular patient of yours, Ms Taylor Hawking, requests referral to
an orthodontist.

Patient: Ms Taylor Hawking (DOB: 24 r 99)

Reason for Presenting:

i ati fied with a earance
Rotation of 13 and 23
Left drifting of lower midline

Medical History: Allergic to penicillin, allergic to peanuts, asthma

Current Medication:
Ventolin inhaler .r.n.
rries i en

Family and Social History:

University student
Lives at home with parents, 2 siblings

Examination: All teeth present in both arches

DI composite 23
MO amalgams 16, 17
Occ amalgam 25

Treatment Record:
31 16 Exam: L & R bite-wing (BW) radiographs & OPG. Digital photographs.
Occlusal caries detected on BW 26, 27, 36, 37, 46 & 47. Calculus lower anterior teeth.
Treatment required: restoration of teeth 26, 27, 36, 37, 46 & 47 and prophylaxis.
Appointments scheduled.

08 16 LA right mandibular block lignocaine with adrenaline 2%

2ml. 47 Occ and 46 Occ very deep [Link] VII base & composite Heliomolar shade A3.

15 16 LA left mandibular block lignocaine

2% with adrenaline 2.2 ml. 36 Occ and 37 Occ deep [Link] VII base & composite
Heliomolar shade A3.

22 6 buccal infiltration li nocaine with adrenaline . ml. cc and cc cavity within enamel
bonded composite A3 & scale with ultrasonic and hand scalers lower ant teeth.

09 16 Exam: no obvious caries Soft tissue exam OK. Minimal recession. Small amount lower
lingual anterior calculus.
reatment cale, clean, o oli h.

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05 17 Exam: no obvious decay. Soft tissue exam OK. Minimal recession. Small amount lower lingual
anterior calculus.
reatment cale clean, o oli h.

27 17 Emergency exam: 38, erupting pericoronitis.

Irrigate hydrogen peroxide.
Refer for OPG.
Prescribed Erythromycin 250mg d and Metronidazole tab 200mg d .
Chlorhexidine mouth wash (antibacterial mouthwash). Review condition in 2 weeks. Reassess
status of wisdom teeth as to whether they require extraction.

09 17 Reviewed 38, pericoronitis resolved. Arrange convenient time to have wisdom teeth extracted.

01 18 Recall examination.
No obvious caries. Wisdom teeth settled no further problems.
Soft tissue exam OK.
Minimal recession detected. Calculus lower lingual anterior.
reatment oral hy iene in truction and howed how to effectively u e o . cale, ultra onic
and hand , o and ro hy.

10 19 Recall examination.
Patient concerned about “ugly appearance” of smile.
O/E: teeth 13 and 23 rotated. Crowding: upper - severe (9mm), lower - moderate (6mm).
Lower midline displaced to left 5mm.
Refer for OPG.
reatment refer to orthodontic a e ment before definitive treatment inc. fixed a liance
therapy).
To
o write referral letter to orthodontist. Patient to take OPG.

Writing Task:

Using the information given in the case notes, write a letter of referral to the orthodontist, Dr Peter Rosenberg, 48
Crown Avenue, Stillwater.

In your answer:
● Expand the relevant notes into complete sentences
● Do not use note form
● Use letter format
The body of the letter should be approximately 180–200 words.

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 DENSAMPLE02
Occupational English Test

WRITING SUB-TEST: DENTISTRY

SAMPLE RESPONSE: LETTER OF REFERRAL

e ru r

r eter osen er
rthodontist
rown enue
tillw ter

e r r osen er

e s lor w in .

h n ou for seein s lor w in who is concerned out the u l e r nce of her

s ile. he would li e to discuss tre t ent o tions with ou includin the ossi ilit of fi ed
li nce ther .

s w in h s ll teeth resent in oth rches. he h s se ere crowdin of the u er rch

nd the rot ted u er c nine teeth re of rticul r concern. er lower rch h s crowdin of
nd the lower idline is dis l ced to the left.

er dent l histor is unre r le e ce t th t when eru tin h d ericoronitis nd re uired

e er enc tre t ent with nti iotic ther nd nti cteri l outhw sh on . er
wisdo teeth h e now settled with no further ro le s.

s w in h s ller ies to enicillin nd e nuts for which she c rries n i en. he is lso
sth tic which is controlled with entolin inh ler s re uired.

would e ost r teful if ou could ssess s w in efore n definiti e tre t ent

decisions re de. referrin the tient for n which she will rin to her
oint ent with ou.

le se do not hesit te to cont ct e if ou re uire n further infor tion.

Yours sincerel

entist

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 SAMPLE TEST 1

READING PART
READING PARTA:
A:QUESTION
QUESTION AND
AND ANSWER
ANSWER BOOKLET
BOOKLET

CANDIDATE NAME:

D.O.B.: D D M M Y Y Y Y PROFESSION:

VENUE: TEST DATE:

Starting at the left, print your Candidate

Number and fill in the corresponding circle
below each number using a 2B pencil.
Example:

CANDIDATE DECLARATION

2 5 By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way

(other than to take the test) or assist any other person to
disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat
or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of
the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice or information, you
may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the
sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take
further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other
remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and
investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of
the investigation may be passed to a third party where required.

CANDIDATE SIGNATURE:

TIME: 15 MINUTES

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
DO NOT open this Question and Answer Booklet or the Text Booklet until you are told to do so.
Write your answers in the spaces provided in this Question and Answer Booklet.
You must answer the questions within the 15-minute time limit.
One mark will be granted for each correct answer.
Answer ALL questions. Marks are NOT deducted for incorrect answers.
At the end of the 15 minutes, hand in this Question and Answer Booklet and the Text Booklet.
DO NOT remove OET material from the test room.

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 Part A
TIME: 15 minutes

• Look at the four texts, A-D, in the separate Text Booklet.

• For each question, 1-20, look through the texts, A-D, to find the relevant information.

• Write your answers in the spaces provided in this Question Paper.

• Answer all the questions within the 15-minute time limit.

• Your answers should only be taken from texts A-D and must be correctly spelt.

Fractures, dislocations and sprains: Questions

Questions 1-7
For each question, 1-7, decide which text (A, B, C or D) the information comes from. rite the letter
or in the s ce ro ided. You may use any letter more than once.

In which text can you find information about

1 procedures for delivering pain relief?

2 the procedure to follow when splinting a fractured limb?

3 what to record when assessing a patient?

4 the terms used to describe different types of fractures?

5 the practitioners who administer analgesia?

6 what to look for when checking an injury?

7 how fractures can be caused?

Questions 8-14

Answer each of the questions, 8-14, with a word or short phrase from one of the texts. Each answer may
include words, numbers or both. You should not write full sentences.

8 What should be used to elevate a patient’s fractured leg?

9 What is the maximum dose of morphine per kilo of a patient’s weight that can be given using

the intra-muscular (IM) route?

10 Which parts of a limb may need extra padding?

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 11 What should be used to treat a patient who suffers respiratory depression?

12 What should be used to cover a freshly applied plaster backslab?

13 What analgesic should be given to a patient who is allergic to morphine?

14 What condition might a patient have if severe pain persists after splinting, elevation and

repeated analgesia?

Questions 15-20

Complete each of the sentences, 15-20,, with a word or short phrase from one of the texts. Each answer may
include words, numbers or both.

15 Falling on an outstretched hand is a typical cause of a of

the elbow.

16 Upper limb fractures should be elevated by means of a .

17 Make sure the patient isn’t wearing any on the part of the

body where the plaster backslab is going to be placed.

18 Check to see whether swollen limbs are or increasing

in size.

19 In a plaster backslab, there is a layer of closest to the skin.

20 Patients aged and over shouldn’t be given the higher

dosages of pain relief.

END OF PART A
THIS QUESTION PAPER WILL BE COLLECTED
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READING SUB-TEST – ANSWER KEY

PART A: QUESTIONS 1-20

1 C
2 D
3 B
4 A
5 C
6 B

7 A

8 (a) pillow

9 0.2 mg

10 bony prominences

11 naloxone

12 crepe bandage

13 fentanyl

14 compartment syndrome

15 dislocation

16 sling

17 jewellery

18 throbbing

19 stockinette

non-compression stockinette
cotton stockinette
non-compression cotton stockinette

20 70 years

seventy years

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 DENS 1

Roleplay No. 1/2

SPEAKING: ROLE-PLAY BOOKLET

CANDIDATE NAME:

D.O.B.: D D M M Y Y Y Y PROFESSION:

VENUE: TEST DATE:

Starting at the left, print your Candidate

Number and fill in the corresponding circle
below each number using a 2B pencil.
Example:

CANDIDATE DECLARATION

2 5 By signing this, you agree not to disclose or use in any way

(other than to take the test) or assist any other person to
disclose or use any OET test or sub-test content. If you cheat
or assist in any cheating, use any unfair practice, break any of
the rules or regulations, or ignore any advice or information, you
may be disqualified and your results may not be issued at the
sole discretion of CBLA. CBLA also reserves its right to take
further disciplinary action against you and to pursue any other
remedies permitted by law. If a candidate is suspected of and
investigated for malpractice, their personal details and details of
the investigation may be passed to a third party where required.

CANDIDATE SIGNATURE:

INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES
Please confirm with the Interlocutor that your roleplay card number and colour match the Interlocutor card before you begin.

Interlocutor to complete only

ID No: Passport: £ National ID: £ Alternative ID approved: £

Speaking sub-test:

ID document sighted? £ Photo match? £ Signature match? £ Did not attend? £

Interlocutor name:

Interlocutor signature:

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 OET SAMPLE TEST
ROLEPLAYER CARD NO. 1 DENTISTRY
Local Dental Clinic

PARENT You are the parent of a six-year-old boy. Your son grinds his teeth at night. You
would like some advice. Your son is not present.

• When asked, say your six-year-old son grinds his teeth at night and you’re
concerned that this might be a problem.
• When asked, say you noticed the problem about a month ago. It’s not every
night, but maybe a few times a week. He hasn’t had anything like this before.
You don’t think anyone else in your family has had this problem. When asked,
say you haven’t noticed your son snoring. He seems to sleep well despite the
grinding. He doesn’t appear tired or irritable during the day.
• When asked, say he hasn’t complained of any headaches, earaches or anything
else. You’re not sure if there’s been any damage to his teeth.
• When asked, say you hope your son will grow out of this and that he won’t
always grind his teeth.
• Say you feel more reassured now; you’ll definitely bring your son in for an
appointment.

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OET SAMPLE TEST

CANDIDATE CARD NO. 1 DENTISTRY

Local Dental Clinic

DENTIST You see the parent of a six-year-old boy with bruxism (excessive grinding of the
teeth). The parent would like some advice. The child is not present.

• Find out reason for parent’s visit.

• Explore details about child’s bruxism (onset, frequency, previous occurrences,
family history, etc.). Find out other relevant information about child (any snoring,
poor sleep, irritability/restlessness throughout day, etc.).
• Give information about bruxism (e.g., sleep-related movement disorder: reflex,
common, etc.). Describe possible problems linked to bruxism (headaches,
earaches, tooth damage, etc.). Explore relevance of these to child.
• Describe ways of dealing with bruxism (e.g., splint/mouth guard: moulded to fit
child’s teeth, worn at night; sleep hygiene: set bedtime, staying hydrated, dark
room/no lights; etc.). Recommend next steps (e.g., initial appointment for child:
checking damage to teeth, evaluating need for treatment; regular appointments
to monitor; etc.). Find out any other questions/concerns.
• Reassure parent about bruxism (e.g., often self-limiting with onset of adult teeth,
recent onset: damage unlikely, etc.). Establish parent’s willingness to bring child
in for appointment.
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