Which of the following is NOT typically part of a Direct Access preventive visit?

• A. Scaling and root planing
• B. Dental prophylaxis
• C. Oral cancer screening
• D. Preventive patient education

Answer: (D)

The situation tests what a Direct Access preventive visit typically includes. In this model, the focus is on procedures that prevent disease and allow the patient to receive needed care without waiting for a dentist’s evaluation for every step. Cleaning (dental prophylaxis) and routine screenings such as an oral cancer check are standard preventive actions you’d expect in such a visit. Education about prevention is essential, but it’s usually integrated into ongoing care rather than listed as a separate, discrete component of the preventive visit. That’s why preventive patient education is not typically counted as its own part of a Direct Access preventive visit, making it the best answer.