The licensee shall maintain documentation of the evaluations and written forms for deep canal impression.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if required by the patient
• D. Optional with patient consent

Answer: (A)

Recordkeeping for deep canal impression procedures is mandatory. The licensee must preserve documentation of the evaluation and the written forms used to obtain consent for taking a deep canal impression. This requirement ensures a clear, auditable record of the clinical reasoning, the patient’s informed consent, and the exact steps taken before performing a procedure that carries specific risks. It applies as a standing regulatory obligation, not only when a patient requests or agrees to documentation. The records should be kept for the period specified by the rules and be accessible for review by regulators or upon patient inquiry as applicable.