Autonomy
self-determination, right to freedom of choice and self-responsibility.
Beneficence
of benefit to the patient.
Code of
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Voluntary standards of behavior established by a profession.
Veracity
telling the truth.
The governor
the state board of dental examiners are appointed by who?
Due Care
just, proper, sufficient care, or the absence of negligence.
Expressed Contract
a contract that is established through verbal or written words.
General Supervision
level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present.
implied contract
contract that is established by actions, not words.
Res Gestae
latin for things done. Statements made by a person present at the time of an alleged negligent act that are admissible as evidence in a court of law.
Res Ipsa Loquitur
The thing speaks for itself.
Respondeat Superior
latin for let the master answer. Employer is liable for acts of the employee.
Tort law
involving an act that brings harm to a person or damage to property.
Unprofessional negligence
malpractice is...?
Contributory Negligence
a patient breaking an appointment may be interpreted as?
Criminal and Civil Law
the two types of statutory law.
Cementoclases
cells that resorb cementum.
Clinical crown
the portion of the tooth that is visible in the oral cavity.
Dental papilla
gingivae between the teeth.
Deposition
the process by which the body adds new bone.
Embryo
an organism in the earliest stages of development.
Hydroxyapatite
mineral compound that is the principal inorganic component of bone and teeth.
Odontoblasts
cells that form dentin
Odontogenesis
formation of new teeth.
Osteoblasts
cells that form bone.
Filiform papillae
threadlike elevations that cover most of the tongue.
Cingulum
raised,rounded area on the cervical third of the lingual surface.
Cusp of carabelli
what is found on the maxillary first molars?
Mutans Streptococci and Lactobacilli
the two specific groups of bacteria in the mouth that are responsible for caries.
Mutans Streptococci
bacteria found in plaque.
Lactobacilli
this bacteria in the mouth indicates a high sugar intake.
True
mothers are the most common source of disease causing MS because of close and frequeny contact.
Pellicle
colonies of bacteria embedded in an adhesive substance.
Calculus
calcium and phosphate salts in saliva that become mineralized and adhere to tooth surfaces.
True.
No tissue recession or loss of connective tissue or bone is associated with gingivitis. other types of gingivitis are associated with puberty, pregnancy and the use of birth control medications.
True
Normal probing will be 0-4 mm.
True!
If less than 30% of sites in the mouth are affects, the disease is considered localized and vice [Show Less]