Jurisprudence Dental Board Exam (with Complete Solutions)

What is the purpose of the Iowa Dental Board? correct answers -to protect the public health -administer exams -issue licenses, registrations, and to renew -set standards -enforce iowa laws regulating practice of dentistry (dental hygienists and dental assistants) -investigates complaints -conduct disciplinary hearings -perform inspections -establish iowa review practitioner committee (ipp) Who consists of the Dental Hygiene Committee? correct answers -2 hygienists from the iowa dental board -1 dentist from the iowa dental board What is the purpose of the Dental Hygiene Committee? correct answers reviews: -all matter regarding practice -discipline -education -examination -licensure of hygienists -make recommendations -carry out duties assigned by the iowa dental board What is the purpose in licensure? correct answers -protects the public from unqualified individuals and unsafe practice What consists of licensure? correct answers -licensure, registration, and permits -visibly displayed at each permanent practice location -get a duplicate from the iowa dental board -alert if change in address within 60 days with paper of proof -alert if change in name (first/last name) within 60 days with paper of proof What is a dental assistant? correct answers any person who, under the supervision of a dentist, performs any extraoral services including infection control or the use of hazardous materials or performs any intraoral services on patients, including dental radiography What must consist of a dental assistant? correct answers must be registered with the iowa dental board as a dental assistant or dental assistant trainee Can a front desk receptionist help wipe down in the operatory between patients or sterilize instruments? correct answers No, the person needs to be an RDA or dental assistant trainee