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8 components of the dental record - ANSWER 1. Personal Data 2. Patient's reasons for visit 3. Dental and medical history 4. Clinical examinations 5. Diagnosis 6. Treatment plan 7. Informed consent 8. Progress notes An adult patient's record must be kept __________. - ANSWER 7 years beyond the last time they were seen. A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for ___________. - ANSWER 7 years beyond the age of 18. Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving ___________. - ANSWER options, benefits, and risks and the patient giving approval. Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - ANSWER True When electronic records are kept, _______. - ANSWER a dentist must keep either a duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record. At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if they still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. - ANSWER True Original radiographs or records should never be sent. Diagnostic duplicated radiographs and copied records must be created and sent. - ANSWER True Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - ANSWER Yes Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - ANSWER MN Department of Health (MDH) No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F - ANSWER True Remuneration - ANSWER refers to payment fo a service Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - ANSWER No Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - ANSWER Yes The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - ANSWER -Patient's failure to comply with treatment or professional advice -Consistent tardiness or failed appointments -Failure to pay for services rendered -Behavior management issues Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks them to do it? - ANSWER No, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of the Dental Practice Act. -The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable. -The BOD may take disciplinary action against the LDA and the DDS. What are the violations in this ad? "Our practice specializes in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the quest to achieve your perfect smile." - ANSWER Several key words are in violation of the advertising rule. A dentist cannot say they are superior and cannot promise results of treatment. They are creating a false or unjustified expectation. Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the ADA. Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate they are general dentists and not orthodontists? - ANSWER Yes, the same would be true for a general dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or oral surgery (3rd molar extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those fields. In advertising a dental office, the dentist cannot use the terms "top" or "best" in describing who they are or what they do. T/F - ANSWER True, they cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do. For example, "the top 15%..." or "voted best..." The 5 components of the required dental professional CPR training: - ANSWER o AED (Automated external defibrillator) o Barrier mask or bag for ventilation o Foreign body airway obstruction o Two person rescuer o Adult, child, and infant CPR If a dental professional comes upon an accident in which the victim has suffered grave harm, what is the obligation as a dental professional? - ANSWER The Good Samaritan Law, Duty to assist states: "A person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical harm shall, to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others give reasonable assistance to the exposed person. Reasonable assistance may include obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel. A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a petty misdemeanor." Who needs to sign the HIPPA form? - ANSWER every patient What is criminal law? - ANSWER The body of law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses. What is civil law? - ANSWER Deals with the 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? - ANSWER 1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances 2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions How many members does the Minnesota Board of Dentistry consist of? - ANSWER 9 members -5 dentists -1 dental hygienist -1 dental assistant -2 public members Who appoints the members on the MN BOD? - ANSWER The Governor How many professional development credits must the DH earn every 2 years? - ANSWER 25 credits How many professional development credits must the DA earn every 2 years? - ANSWER 25 credits How many professional development credits must the DDS earn every 2 years? - ANSWER 50 credits How many professional development credits must the Dental Therapist earn every 2 years? - ANSWER 50 credits What are fundamental credits? - ANSWER Activities directly related to the CLINICAL PRACTICE of dentistry The DH and the LDA must have a minimum of ______ fundamental credits. - ANSWER 15 The DDS and the DT must have a minimum of _____ fundamental credits. - ANSWER 30 What are core subjects? - ANSWER aka: fundamental credits -areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism How many core subjects are required for each 2 year period? - ANSWER must be a minimum of 2 different core subjects required for each 2 years What are the 6 core subjects? - ANSWER 1. record keeping 2. ethics 3. infection control 4. patient communication 5. management of medical emergencies 6. diagnosis and treatment planning (optional for DH and LDA) CPR - ANSWER -a fundamental credit -must be updated every 2 years -mandatory to maintain license -4 credits Self-assessment - ANSWER -a fundamental credit -printed from the ADA website; usually updated every 2 years -must be complete and put in professional portfolio -1 credit Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - ANSWER yes What are elective credits? - ANSWER -activities directly related to, or supportive of the practice of dentistry What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DH and LDA can earn in a 2 year period? - ANSWER 10 credits What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DDS and DT can earn in a 2 year period? - ANSWER 20 credits How many credits are earned for general attendance? - ANSWER -3 credits for a state or national dental convention -elective credits What are the 4 areas of elective credits? - ANSWER 1. Self-study scholarly articles 2. Scholarly activities-presentations 3. Volunteering/Community service 4. General attendance What is acceptable documentation of CE courses taken? - ANSWER -name and contact info of organization presenting the CE -presenters name and credentials -course title, date, hours and subject matter How many days do you have to submit copies of CE evidence? - ANSWER 60 days How will the BOD notify you of an audit? - ANSWER -by letter -you will have 60 days to submit copies of