Dental Assisting: Jurisprudence- Expert Question and Answers [100% Correct] 2025/2026
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Dental Assisting: Jurisprudence- Expert
Question and Answers [100% Correct]
2025/2026
Who creates the laws that govern dental practice in Texas?
The Texas State Legislature creates dental laws as part of the Occupations Codes (Dental Practice
Act) along with other laws.
How are laws t...
Dental Assisting: Jurisprudence- Expert
Question and Answers [100% Correct]
2025/2026
Who creates the laws that govern dental practice in Texas?
The Texas State Legislature creates dental laws as part of the Occupations Codes (Dental Practice
Act) along with other laws.
How are laws transformed into rules and regulations?
Laws are sent to the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE), which then writes them into rules
and regulations.
What actions can the State Board of Dental Examiners take?
The SBDE has the authority to reprimand, fine, and suspend the licenses or registrations of
dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
What is the composition of the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE)?
The SBDE consists of 15 unpaid, volunteer members: 8 DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery), 2 RDH
(Dental Hygienists), and 5 public members, with paid staff including an executive director, legal advisors,
and various committees and clerks.
What are the powers and duties of the State Board of Dental Examiners?
The SBDE adopts and enforces rules to ensure public health and safety, prevent the spread of
infections in dentistry, examine license applications, and organize board meetings.
Who is ineligible for dental licensure in Texas?
Individuals convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates directly to the responsibilities of a
dentist or dental assistant are ineligible for licensure. Certification can be revoked if parole conditions are
violated.
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, What factors are considered when assessing the impact of a conviction on a dental license?
The nature and seriousness of the crime, its relation to the occupation, potential for future
crimes, and its effect on the ability to perform dental duties are all considered.
Who is authorized to practice dentistry in Texas?
Only individuals with a valid license issued by the State Board of Dental Examiners may practice
or offer to practice dentistry or dental surgery.
Which of the following is NOT considered practicing dentistry in Texas?
A) A licensed dentist performing surgery
B) A dental hygienist performing work under state law
C) A student at a reputable dental school performing procedures without pay
D) A faculty member of a dental school performing dental work
C) A student at a reputable dental school performing procedures without pay
What is the purpose of visual dental screenings?
Visual dental inspections are performed by healthcare workers to identify potential dental issues
and refer individuals to a dentist for further care.
What equipment is allowed during a visual dental screening?
Only gloves, tongue depressors, and light may be used during a visual dental inspection.
Which dental duties cannot be delegated by a dentist?
Duties that cannot be delegated include smoothing teeth through polishing, cutting tissues,
administering anesthesia, and making final dental impressions.
What responsibility does a delegating dentist have regarding dental tasks?
The delegating dentist is responsible for any dental act performed by the individual to whom the
act is delegated.
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