MN Dental Assistant Jurisprudence Exam with 100% Correct Answers 2023

General - Correct Answer-The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises. Indirect - Correct Answer-The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel. Direct - Correct Answer-The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental personnel. Personal - Correct Answer-The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures to include case histories, perform initial and periodic examinations and assessments to determine periodontal status, and formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination with a dentist's treatment plan. LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Complete preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures with the exception of periodontal probing and assessment of the periodontal structure. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Obtain informed consent within scope of practice. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Take photographs extraorally or intraorally. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by a dentist. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or intraorally. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Recement intact temporary restorations. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges). DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic appliances. DH General Supervision LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove excess bond material from orthodontic appliances. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove bond material from teeth with rotary instruments after removal of orthodontic appliances. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Administer local anesthesia. DH General Supervision LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide-oxygen relative analgesia. DH/LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Perform restorative procedures limited to: placing, contouring, and adjusting amalgam restorations and glass ionomers; adapting and cementing stainless steel crowns; and placing, contouring, and adjusting class I, II, & V supragingival composite restorations on primary and permanent teeth. DH General Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove marginal overhangs. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Place and remove matrix bands. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Fabricate, cement, and adjust temporary restorations extraorally or intraorally. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove temporary restorations with hand instruments only. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Etch appropriate enamel surfaces before bonding of orthodontic appliances by a dentist. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns not including instrumentation. Removal of calculus by instrumentation must be done by the dentist or dental hygienist before mechanical polishing. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Take radiographs. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances with hand instruments only. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Apply topical medications such as, but not limited to, topical fluoride, bleaching agents, and cavity varnishes in appropriate dosages or quantities as prescribed by a dentist. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Take impressions for casts and appropriate bite registration. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Place and remove rubber dam. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Preselect orthodontic bands. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Place and remove elastic orthodontic separators. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Attach prefit and preadjusted orthodontic appliances. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Superversion - Correct Answer-Remove and replace ligature ties and arch wires on orthodontic appliances. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove fixed orthodontic bands and brackets. DH/LDA General Supervision - Correct Answer-Deliver vacuum-formed orthodontic retainers. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Remove sutures. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Place and remove periodontal packs. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Dry root canals with paper points. DH General Supervision LDA Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Place cotton pellets and temporary restorative materials into endodontic openings. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Maintain and remove intravenous lines under supervision of dentist holding a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Monitor a patient during each phase of general anesthesia or moderate sedation using noninvasive instrumentation under supervision of dentist holding a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Initiate and place an intravenous infusion line in preparation for intravenous medications and sedation under supervision of dentist holding a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate. Personal Supervision - Correct Answer-Concurrently perform supportive services if the dentist holds a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate, is personally treating a patient, and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment including the administration of medications into an existing intravenous line, an enteral agent, or emergency medications in an emergent situation. DH/LDA Direct Supervision - Correct Answer-Place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity, oral health instruction and disease prevention, including nutritional counseling, dietary analysis DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Apply topical medications such as, but not limited to, topical fluoride and cavity varnishes in appropriate dosages. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Perform mechanical polishing. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Placement of temporary restorations. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Fabrication of soft occlusal guards and athletic mouthguards. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Pulp vitality testing. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Administer local anesthesia. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Take radiographs. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Application of desensitizing medication or resin. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Tissue conditioning and soft reline. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Atraumatic restorative therapy. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Dressing changes, including dry socket. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Dispense and administer analgesics, anti‐inflammatories, and antibiotics as permitted by the collaborative management agreement. Advanced Dental Therapist may provide, dispense and administer. DT/ADT General Supervision - Correct Answer-Tooth reimplantation. ADT General Supervision DT Indirect Supervision - Correct Answer-Stabilization of reimplanted teeth. ADT General Supervision DT Indirect Supervision - Correct