Louisiana Jurisprudence Exam Questions and
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the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, including nonsurgical,
surgical, or related procedures, of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the oral
cavity, maxillofacial areas or the adjacent and associated structures and their
impact on the human body provided by a dentist within the scope of his
education, training, and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the
profession and applicable law.
Dentistry
each of the several states, other than Louisiana, and includes the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Another State
a person who is employed by a licensed practicing dentist and performs the
duties authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry only under his direct
on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility.
dental assistant
a person licensed under the provision of this Chapter to perform those duties
authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry as set forth in rules and
regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with the Administrative
Procedure Act.
Dental hygienist
,person who is employed by a licensed practicing dentist and has passed an
expanded function for dental assistants course approved by the Louisiana State
Board of Dentistry that shall not consist of less than thirty classroom hours, or
who has graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
provided the program teaches functions as provided for in LAC 46:XXXIII.502
and .503. An expanded duty dental assistant may perform any functions
authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for an expanded duty
dental assistant under the direct, on-premises supervision, direction, and
responsibility of the dentist.
Expanded duty dental assistant
issuing of a license using a performance record in place of examinations to
evaluate theoretical knowledge and clinical skill when an applicant for licensure
has been awarded a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accredited by
the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and
holds a dental license or has received a degree or certificate in a dental hygiene
education program accredited by the 4 Commission on Dental Accreditation of
the American Dental Association and holds a dental hygiene license
Licensure By Credentials
Formal Reciprocal Agreement Between Two State Boards Under Which A Dentist
Licensed In One State May Apply For And Receive A License In Another State
Without Examination And Without Fulfilling Any Other Requirements Except
The Usual State License Fees.
Reciprocity
One That Is Recognized As Such By The Louisiana State Board Of Dentistry
According To Its Rules And Regulations.
, Reputable Dental School
A Person Who Is Not Licensed By The Board Who Illegally Practices Dentistry Or
Dental Hygiene
Unlicensed Person
Which duties can be performed by an EDDA under general supervision?
None all must be direct
Can a dental hygienist supervise an EDDA?
no
A Dental Hygienist May Receive Compensation For Referring Patients To A
Dental Practice. (Misc 1745)
A. True
B. False
False
How Many Hours Of C.E. Credit (Clinical And Non- Clinical) Are Required For
Renewal Of A Dental Hygiene License?
20 Hrs
How Many CE Hours Must You Physically Attend?
12 Personally Attended, Max Of 8 Online
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the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, including nonsurgical,
surgical, or related procedures, of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the oral
cavity, maxillofacial areas or the adjacent and associated structures and their
impact on the human body provided by a dentist within the scope of his
education, training, and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the
profession and applicable law.
Dentistry
each of the several states, other than Louisiana, and includes the District of
Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Another State
a person who is employed by a licensed practicing dentist and performs the
duties authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry only under his direct
on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility.
dental assistant
a person licensed under the provision of this Chapter to perform those duties
authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry as set forth in rules and
regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with the Administrative
Procedure Act.
Dental hygienist
,person who is employed by a licensed practicing dentist and has passed an
expanded function for dental assistants course approved by the Louisiana State
Board of Dentistry that shall not consist of less than thirty classroom hours, or
who has graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by the
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
provided the program teaches functions as provided for in LAC 46:XXXIII.502
and .503. An expanded duty dental assistant may perform any functions
authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for an expanded duty
dental assistant under the direct, on-premises supervision, direction, and
responsibility of the dentist.
Expanded duty dental assistant
issuing of a license using a performance record in place of examinations to
evaluate theoretical knowledge and clinical skill when an applicant for licensure
has been awarded a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accredited by
the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and
holds a dental license or has received a degree or certificate in a dental hygiene
education program accredited by the 4 Commission on Dental Accreditation of
the American Dental Association and holds a dental hygiene license
Licensure By Credentials
Formal Reciprocal Agreement Between Two State Boards Under Which A Dentist
Licensed In One State May Apply For And Receive A License In Another State
Without Examination And Without Fulfilling Any Other Requirements Except
The Usual State License Fees.
Reciprocity
One That Is Recognized As Such By The Louisiana State Board Of Dentistry
According To Its Rules And Regulations.
, Reputable Dental School
A Person Who Is Not Licensed By The Board Who Illegally Practices Dentistry Or
Dental Hygiene
Unlicensed Person
Which duties can be performed by an EDDA under general supervision?
None all must be direct
Can a dental hygienist supervise an EDDA?
no
A Dental Hygienist May Receive Compensation For Referring Patients To A
Dental Practice. (Misc 1745)
A. True
B. False
False
How Many Hours Of C.E. Credit (Clinical And Non- Clinical) Are Required For
Renewal Of A Dental Hygiene License?
20 Hrs
How Many CE Hours Must You Physically Attend?
12 Personally Attended, Max Of 8 Online
