Dental jurisprudence - part 1
Questions And Answers 2023
The person considered to be the leader of the dental team is
the_____________;however, all
... [Show More] members must work together - Dentist
The dental assistant's responsibilities to the dentist include: - Loyalty, respect,
responsibility, and to hold in confidence all information involving the staff or dental pts.
A personal philosophy that deals with moral conduct, duty, and judgement is called -
Ethical standers or Moral standers
A code of ethics is the standard of moral principles to which a profession adheres and is
... - Volunteery
The great power of the State Board lies in its ability to_____________ dentists. -
License
An assistant who scales teeth is committing a_____________ act. - Criminal
The dentist is responsible for actions of the dental staff while they are in the dental
office. (True or False) - True
The dentist must notify the pt in writing before terminating the care of that pt. (True or
False) - True
Malpractice is a term which applies to one's ________ behavior in a given situation and
may deal with acts of_______________ or______________. -
Negligent/Omission/Comition
Besides the gold rule of silence, it is very important that all records be in order and TX
was recorded _______________ , and is _______________. - Correctly / complete
Ethical behavior reflected through: - Values, high conduct, and personal obligations.
What is the purpose of the State Dental Practice Act? - To protect the public
Who enforced the State Practice Act? - The Board of Dentistry
Seven components of a typical state dental practice act: - 1. Requirements for licensure
2. Requirements for license renewal
3. Grounds for suspension or revocation of a license
4. Requirements for continuing dental education
5. Duties to be delegated to DAs and DHs
6. Infection control regulations
7. Requirements for the use of radiation and qualifications for healthcare professionals
who expose dental radiographs.
What is reciprocity? - [Show Less]