Louisiana Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence
Exam Guide Questions and Answers
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Who is prohibited from serving on the Louisiana State Board
of Dentistry?
Full-time faculty of a dental or dental hygiene department, dentists
or hygienists who own stock in or operate a dental supply
business, and those who own stock in or operate a commercial
laboratory.
What information must a dental hygienist include on their
business card?
Name with R.D.H. credential, name and address of employing
dentist, license number, and CPR certification information.
Does a dental hygienist need to notify the state board of
changes in employment?
False.
How many hours of continuing education are required for
dental hygienists during their two-year license period?
30 hours.
Can a dental hygienist utilize an expanded duty dental
assistant under general supervision?
True.
Can the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry randomly select
licensees to provide continuing education documentation?
True.
What should a dentist or dental hygienist infected with
Hepatitis B, C, or HIV do?
Follow medical advice to prevent transmission to patients and
contact the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for documentation.
Under what supervision can dental hygienists with a nitrous
oxide permit administer nitrous oxide?
, Only under the direct on-premises supervision of a dentist or
when working for a dentist who holds a personal nitrous oxide
permit.
When working under general supervision, can dental
hygienists perform comprehensive examinations or prepare
treatment plans?
False.
What must a dental hygienist employed in multiple facilities
do regarding their license?
Must display their license and any permits or a copy of these
documents at each facility where they work.
What actions may the board take if an audit shows a
deficiency in continuing education hours?
Revoke or suspend the dental hygiene license, fine the dental
hygienist, or place the dental hygienist on probation.
According to the Louisiana Dental Practice Act, who may be
employed by a licensed dentist under direct supervision?
Dental assistants and expanded duty dental assistants.
How is the dental hygiene member of the state board
nominated?
From ballots listing three names submitted by licensed Louisiana
dentists and hygienists, the Louisiana Dental Hygienists'
Association, and the Louisiana Dental Association.
Who makes appointments to the Louisiana State Board of
Dentistry?
Appointments are made by licensed dentists and hygienists, the
governor, the legislature, and the board staff.
Can a patient be denied copies of their treatment history if
their account shows payment for services is past due?
No, a patient may not be denied copies of their treatment history
on that basis.
In Louisiana, can anyone own a dental practice as long as a
dentist is employed?
Yes, anyone may own a dental practice as long as a dentist is
employed to examine and treat patients.
Exam Guide Questions and Answers
Latest Version
Who is prohibited from serving on the Louisiana State Board
of Dentistry?
Full-time faculty of a dental or dental hygiene department, dentists
or hygienists who own stock in or operate a dental supply
business, and those who own stock in or operate a commercial
laboratory.
What information must a dental hygienist include on their
business card?
Name with R.D.H. credential, name and address of employing
dentist, license number, and CPR certification information.
Does a dental hygienist need to notify the state board of
changes in employment?
False.
How many hours of continuing education are required for
dental hygienists during their two-year license period?
30 hours.
Can a dental hygienist utilize an expanded duty dental
assistant under general supervision?
True.
Can the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry randomly select
licensees to provide continuing education documentation?
True.
What should a dentist or dental hygienist infected with
Hepatitis B, C, or HIV do?
Follow medical advice to prevent transmission to patients and
contact the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for documentation.
Under what supervision can dental hygienists with a nitrous
oxide permit administer nitrous oxide?
, Only under the direct on-premises supervision of a dentist or
when working for a dentist who holds a personal nitrous oxide
permit.
When working under general supervision, can dental
hygienists perform comprehensive examinations or prepare
treatment plans?
False.
What must a dental hygienist employed in multiple facilities
do regarding their license?
Must display their license and any permits or a copy of these
documents at each facility where they work.
What actions may the board take if an audit shows a
deficiency in continuing education hours?
Revoke or suspend the dental hygiene license, fine the dental
hygienist, or place the dental hygienist on probation.
According to the Louisiana Dental Practice Act, who may be
employed by a licensed dentist under direct supervision?
Dental assistants and expanded duty dental assistants.
How is the dental hygiene member of the state board
nominated?
From ballots listing three names submitted by licensed Louisiana
dentists and hygienists, the Louisiana Dental Hygienists'
Association, and the Louisiana Dental Association.
Who makes appointments to the Louisiana State Board of
Dentistry?
Appointments are made by licensed dentists and hygienists, the
governor, the legislature, and the board staff.
Can a patient be denied copies of their treatment history if
their account shows payment for services is past due?
No, a patient may not be denied copies of their treatment history
on that basis.
In Louisiana, can anyone own a dental practice as long as a
dentist is employed?
Yes, anyone may own a dental practice as long as a dentist is
employed to examine and treat patients.
