The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a
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The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a concave mirror.
Concave mirrors are used because they can produce a magnified, virtual image when the object (the tooth) is placed within the focal length of the mirror. This magnification allows dentists to see finer details of the teeth.
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