The person considered to be the leader of the dental team is the_____________;however, all members must work together
Dentist
The dental
... [Show More] 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?
An agreement between states that if a person is licensed in one state they can be licensed in the other state (honor credentials)
What is veracity?
telling the truth
How is our ethical behavior reflected?
What we should do vs. what we must (how we act).
What is a contract expressed?
Verbally or in writing
Does a dentist have the right to refuse a new pt for an emergency?
Yes, because the Dentist has autonomy.
Does a dentist have the write to refuse an existing (pt of record) pt for an emergency?
No
Is performing emergency Tx for another dentist's pt of record acceptable?
Yes (ex. DDS emergency contact situation)
Who can provide consent for a minor or a child?
Parent or guardian
When is a dentist legally responsible for his or her employees?
When the employee is caring out for the business
What does Res Gestae mean?
things done (Latin)
How should errors be corrected on a computerized pt's chart?
Always inicial and correct
Can a dental office reveal information about a pt without the pt's permission?
No. Unless it is a minor suspect of being abused.
How should abuse be handled?
Written authorization
The state board of dentistry consists of how many members?
9
How many dentists are members of the SBD (State Board of Dentistry)?
5 dentists
How many public members are on the state board?
2
How many LDAs are members of the SBD?
1
How many LDH are members here f the SBD?
1
Who appoints the members of the SBD?
The governor
The dentist, hygienist, and LDA must have practiced how many years immediately proceeding the appointment to be eligible for the board member position?
5 years
To be a DDS, LDH or a LDA the applicant must pass which examinations?
Jurisprudence, licensure, and certification
The primary function of the board is to enforce the provisions of the...
Dental Practice Act
Every complete upper and lower denture and removable denture fabricated by a dentist must have the pt's....
First and last name, and SSN
Where should the credentials of the staff of the dental team be placed?
On a placed where it will be visible to all pts.
Why could the SBD refuse, suspend or revoke a license of a dentist, LDH, or LDA?
Because of substance abuse, unauthorized prescription writing, gross immorality and for unlicensed DDS, LDH, LDA.
The board is responsible to inform each licensee in writing how many days before the expiration of the license?
30 days
How many days after changing address a DDA, DH and LDA must inform the SBD and how?
30 days, through sending to the SBD a change notice.
What should a Dental technician receive from the dentist for any work done by the technician?
A work authorization written.
For how long each work authorization written should be kept?
2 years
According to the SBD a allied dental professional is
1. Restorative Function
2. Advanced Dental Therapy
3. Dental Therapist
4. Dental Technician
5. DH
6. DA
To practice as a Dentist , DA, or a DH, you must have
A license
In order to apply for a license to practice dentistry in MN, the applicant must have completed an accredited program and passed a
Clinical exam and the licensure exam
To become a LDA in MN, a dental assistant must pass three exams:
Jurisprudence, licensure, and certification
_______________ Supervision means the DA is assisting the dentist as he/ she is providing direct pt care.
Personal
The dentist sees the pt, tells the dental assistant to mechanically polish teeth, leaves the operatory and does not return. This is______________ supervision.
Indirect
The dentist allows the DH to routinely apply pit and fissure sealants. The DDS does not need to be in the building when these authorized procedures are carried out. This is ________________ supervision.
General
The DDS sees the pt, directs the LDA to place a matrix band. When the procedure is complete, the DDS returns to check the work. This is _______________ supervision.
Direct
The license renewals are valid from the last day of birth _________________ of the year for which they were issued.
Month
CDE
Continuing Dental Education
The CDE credit requirement is set on a ____________ year cycle which expires on the last day of your_______________.
Bianual/ birth month
The CDE credits needed for each two-year cycle for dentists are:
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