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Direct supervision - ANSWER A set of procedures where The dentist must physically be
present in treatment facility
General supervision - ANSWER Procedures where the dentist does NOT need to be
physically present in treatment facility
Oral prophylaxis - ANSWER Preventative and therapeutic dental procedures that
include
-- bacterial debridements with complete removal of supra and sub calculus, soft
deposits, plaque and stains. And to smooth out tooth surfaces
What is the purpose of the prophylaxis - ANSWER To create an environment so the
patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues
What does the practice of an rdh involve- ANSWER Dental hygiene assessment and
establishment, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene plan.
It also involves oral hygiene instruction, counseling and health screenings
Dental hygiene does NOT involve what - ANSWER ---Diagnosis or comprehensive
treatment plans
--Placing, relocating, condensing, carving, or removing of permanent restorations
--surgery, or cutting on hard and soft tissue, extracting teeth and cutting and suturing
--prescription of medications
--administration of local or general anesthesia or oral or parenteral conscious sedation
other than nitrous oxide and oxygen and approved local anesthetic.
,What may a rdh do under direct supervision? -ANSWER--curettage of soft tissue
--administration of local anesthesia
--Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered in tandem or alone.
What can an rdh do under general supervision - ANSWER --- preventative and
therapeutic interventions including : oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing
---application of topical, therapeutic and subgingival agents used for the control of
caries and periodontal disease.
---the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and activation of non laser, light curing
devices
--the taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in office tooth
whitening devices
What can an rdh do without any supervision - ANSWER -Educational services
-Oral health training programs
-Oral health screenings
*rdh must refer any screened patients with abnormalities to a dentist to receive a
comprehensive exam, diagnosis and a treatment plan
In a government public health program an rdh may provide without supervision the
following: - ANSWER -oral prophylaxis,srp.
-Fluoride application
-Pit and fissure sealants
* the rdh may submit insurance claims for the services provided under the public health
programs.
No person shall be allowed to practice as a dental hygenist except for what Exceptions -
ANSWER ---a student in a dental/dental hygiene school performing the curriculum.
--a dental assistant acting under the rules of the dental board may perform the following:
*taking impressions
,*applying fluorides
*applying non-areosol and non caustic topical agents
-- an rda acting under the rules of the dental board my perform the following:
*coronal polishing
*applying bleaching agents
*activating bleaching agents with a non laser light curing device
*applying pit and fissure sealants
---an rdaef can apply a pit and fissure sealant
--a rdh,rdhap,rdhef that is licensed in a different juristriction that is performing a clinical
demonstration for educational purposes
How long does one have to notify the board if there are any name changes or
address/email changes (1934) - ANSWER All living address and email address changes
must be reported to the board within 30 days
A name change must be reported to the board within 10 days
When does license expire (1935) - ANSWER 12 midnight On the last day of the birth
month of the applicant on the second year of a 2 year term
License is good for 2 years must renew prior to that day
Can a license which has expired be renewed? (1936) - ANSWER Yes, it must be renewed
within 5 years of expiration upon filing application for renewal and paying accrued
renewal and delinquency fees.
Upon what grounds may a license be revoked, suspended, or placed on probation?
(1949) - ANSWER Gross negligence,
Incompetence
Unprofessional conduct
, Repeated acts of negligence
Receipt of license by mistake
Why would the license be revoked, suspended, reprimanded, or be on probation. (1950)
- ANSWER --If they have been convicted of a crime that is substantially related to the
licensees qualifications, functions or duties
When would the dhcc revoke, suspend, reprimand, or probate the license (1950) -
ANSWER *When the time to appeal has lapsed
*When the judgment for conviction has been affirmed on appeal
* When an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence,
allowing a person to withdraw guilty plea and enter a plea of not guilty, or dismissing
accusation, info, or indicictment--when on probation
When would the committee undertake proceedings under this section? (1950) -
ANSWER upon the receipt of a certified copy of the record of conviction. A plea or
verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge of
a felony or of any misdemeanor related to the licensee's qualifications, functions, or
duties
Define Unprofessional conduct - ANSWER See law 1950.5
When a licensee is placed on probation what could be the terms of probation (1951) -
ANSWER Requirement to receive additional training -or-
Requirement to pass an exam ( the exam can be written, oral, clinical, or practical. Or
all) -or both-
If the probation is because of physical or mental issues, there may be an examination
required by physician
--restriction or limiting of the scope of practice.
--Licensee may be required to pay restitution to pts
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