*Rules, regulations, and CE requirements* - answers____
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- answersnope
*the patient can be terminated for: - answers- pt failure to comply with treatment or
professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - answersNO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond their
scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the DH/LDA acted
on their own - answersboth the DDS and DH/LDA
Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, *promising* *superior* *results* in
the quest to achieve your perfect smile"
What is wrong w/ the above ad? - answersDDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and
cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
They are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
*Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA*
In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best". They
cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are
or what they do; ex) "the top 15%" or "voted best.." T/F - answerstrue
5 components of CPR training - answers-AED
-Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
,-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR
Good Samaritan Law - answersa person at the scene of an emergency who knows that
another person is exposed to or has suffer harm shall give *reasonable assistance* to
the exposed person
Criminal law - answerslaw that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal
offenses (crime against society)
Civil law - answersdeal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the
two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License?
- answers1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period? -
answers25 for LDA and DH
50 for DDS and DT's
fundamental credits - answersdirectly related to clinical practice of dentistry
*minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists
Core Subjects (fundamental credits) - answersareas of knowledge that relate to public
*safety* and professionalism
*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs
*what are core subjects?? - answers-Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
CPR is a _________ credit - answersFundamental; must be updated every 2 yrs
*self assessment is a _____ credit - answersFundamental; printed from ADA website;
usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional portfolio; 1 credit
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - answersyes, but they
cannot all be in the elective category
, *elective credits - answersactivities directly related to, or *supportive* of the practice of
dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have
____ days to submit COPIES of your CE record - answers60 days (never send an
original)
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current
2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - answerspast 2 year cycle
*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name
or address change - answers30 days
****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see.
When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at multiple
practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - answersTrue (you
cannot make copies yourself)
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - answers2 years
When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an
elective credit? - answersA professional article w/ a post test is considered
*fundamental*
Reading a professional article for the information is considered *elective*
the board can grant a GUEST LICENSE for a DA, DDS, DH if the following conditions
are met - answers1. must be currently licensed
2. is currently engaged in practice
3. is approved by the board
4. was established by a non profit organization that is tax exempt
5. provides dental care to patients who have difficulty accessing to care
6. must agree to treat "indigent" patients
7. has to pay a non refundable free no more than $75
8. guest license must be *renewed anually* and expires on Dec. 31
9. the care must be provided without compensation
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