Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions

Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers with Certified Solutions 2. What is the composition of the SBDE? What are the qualifications and length of term for appointees to the Boards? Who appoints or elects Board members? Do members need to be confirmed by the Senate? Who can be President of the Board? R&R Page 1 and Page 2 • The SBDE is composed of 15 members appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate; 8 reputable dentists and 2 reputable dental hygienist who reside in this state and have been actively engaged in their practice for at least five years preceding appointment, and 5 members who represent the public. • Members of the board serve staggered six-year terms. The terms of 1/3 of the members expire Feb 1st of each odd-numbered year. A member may not serve more than two consecutive full terms. • The governor shall designate a member of the board as the presiding officer and must be dentist. 4. How many hours of CE must a dentist and a dental hygienist have each year in order to maintain one's license? How many hours per year can be self-study or correspondence? What types of courses are required to be taken? Is it necessary to submit documented evidence of the specified hours of CE when renewing your annual registration for re-licensure? R&R Page 20, 21 and 23 • 12 hours • Up to 6 hours can be self-study. • Courses must be either scientific or technical as related to clinical care. • No, unless specially asked to do so. 5. What criteria are used to grant a dental or dental hygiene license by credentials? Must dental and dental hygiene educators in Texas have a license? R&R Page 16, 17 and 18 • At least 18 of good moral character and professional fitness, which is demonstrated by patterns of personal academic and occupational behaviors. . . graduated from high school or has GED, graduated from a dental school accredited by the commission on dental accreditation of the American dental association (CODA), taken and passed all exams, paid all fees successfully completed BLS training submitted finger prints 6. What are the duties that a dentist may NOT delegate to a dental hygienist? to a dental assistant? What duties may be delegated? R&R Page 99-100 and 87-93 • Assistant can't: remove calculus/deposits from natural of restored surfaces in the mouth, root planing or smoothing and polishing of a roughened root surface • Assistant can: place sealants (if certified), apply varnish, obtain radiographs (if certified), and coronal polishing (if certified) • Dental Hygienist can't: perform examination, diagnose, surgically cut hard or soft tissue, take an impression for a final restoration/appliance, perform an occlusal adjustment, perform an endo procedure, perform any irreversible procedure • Dental Hygienist can: Monitor Nitrous oxide (if certified), perform any reversible procedure delegate by dentist 7. If a dentist or dental hygienist allows their license to expire, what must they do to get it back? (DPA Page 65) • A person whose license has expired for 90 days or less may renew the license by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to 1-1/2 times the normally required renewal fee • A person whose license has been expired for more than 90 days but less than one year may renew the license by paying to the board a renewal fee that is equal to two times the normally required renewal fee • A person whose license has been expired for one year or more may not renew the license. The person may obtain a new license by complying with the requirements and procedures, including the examination requirements for obtaining an original license 14.What are the requirements for notifying the board of change of home address or office location or employer? (R&R Page 55) • Must notify the board within 60 days of the change being made. 17. With whom are complaints against a dentist or dental hygienist files? (DPA Page 39) • State Board of Dental Examiners, Enforcement Division, the Director • Complaints concerning dental services can be directed to the board by providing name, mailing address, and telephone numbers of the board. You can put info on a sign prominently displayed in the business. Requirements are o Lettering size shall be a minimum of 10 point font. o Lettering shall be in black or blue-black ink o All lettering shall be legible o Signs not obtained from the board shall be a minimum of 5x7 inches 18. What are the requirements regarding the making of radiographs by dental assistants in regards to registering with the board? (DPA Page 87) • DA's may not take x-rays unless holds a certificate - must pay a fee, pass an exam (procedure, jurisprudence, infection control), complete a course and pass an exam covering the subject and be a certified dental assistant 19. What are the laws regarding advertising by dentists? What is unlawful advertising? What is unprofessional advertising? (DPA Page 64 and 65) • Advertising is not prohibited unless: o False, misleading, or deceptive or o Not readily subject to verification, if the advertising claims professional superiority or the performance of a professional service in a superior manner. 20. When renewing one's dental or dental hygiene license, what is the regulation regarding CPR certification? (R&R Page 66 • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Requirements • A person holding a dental or dental hygiene license must submit at the time the person applied for renewal of the license: o a written statement executed by the person stating that the person has successfully completed a current program or course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation that include a demonstration of skills and written evaluation, or: • 2.) if the person is not physically able to comply with the requirements, a written statement describing the person's physical incapacity executed by a licensed physician. 23. What do the R&R say about the minimal standard of care? (R&R Page 51) ** • Shall maintain patient records • Shall maintain and review an initial MH and perform limited physical eval for all dental patients • Shall obtain and review an updated MH and limited physical eval when a reasonable and prudent dentist under the same or similar circumstances would determine it is indicated • Shall for office emergencies: o Maintain positive pressure apparatus including oxygen o Maintain other emergency equipment and/or currently dated drugs o Provide training to dental office personnel o Shall adhere to generally accepted protocols • Shall successfully complete a current course in basic CPR • Should maintain a written informed consent signed by pt, or a parent or legal guardian • Shall safeguard patients against avoidable infections • Shall not be negligent • Shall use proper diligence • Shall maintain a centralized inventory of drugs • Shall report patient death or hospitalization • Shall abide by sanitation requirements • Shall abide by patient termination 29. What is the minimum age requirement to obtain dental hygiene license and a dental license in the state of Texas? (R&R Page 3 and 16) • 18 years for dental hygiene • 21 years of age for dentistry 30. If a dentist retires or dies, how long may the dentist's name remain on the office door? If a dentist sells his or her practice and moves out of state, how long may the dentist's name remain on the office door? (R&R Page 50) • Up to 1 year after retirement or death. • No more than (40) days after the date of transfer. 32. Can a dentist or dental hygienist practice in Texas on a temporary basis while waiting for their license application to be processed? (DPA Page 62) • Yes. Sec. 256.1015. Temporary License. (Dental Practice Act) • The board, upon payment by the applicant of a fee set by the board, shall grant a temporary license to practice dentistry to any reputable dentist or a temporary license to practice dental hygiene to any reputable dental hygienist who: o Meets all requirements of Section 256.101 except those of Subsection (a)(8); and o Is employed by a nonprofit corporation that accepts Medicaid reimbursement. • A license granted under this section expires immediately when a licensee fails to meet the requirements of this section. 33. How long must a dentist keep a patient's dental records in the state of Texas? (R&R Page 52) 5 years from last date of seeing patient 36. Are dental licensees required to display their annual registration certificates? (DPA Page 64) • A licensed dentist or dental hygienist shall display the person's current registration certificate in each office in which the person provides dental services. If the dentist or dental hygienist provides dental services at more than one location, the person may display a duplicate of the original registration certificates obtained from the board on payment of a duplicate certificate fee set by the board 42. Can a dental hygienist chart probing depths and decay and prescribe needed treatment to the patient? (R&R Page 99 and DPA Page 84) • The dental hygienist may chart probing depths and areas of concern. • The dental hygienist does not: o Diagnose a dental disease or ailment o Prescribe a treatment or regimen o Prescribe, order or dispense medication 46. What are the requirement or "musts" for Informed Consent in the state of Texas? (R&R Page 49) • Nature and extent of the treatment needed by such patient • Approximate time required to perform the recommended dental treatment and services • The terms and conditions of the payment of his fee • Any further or additional service or returns by the patient or adjustments, repair, or consultation and the time within which this shall occur 47. How often must dental laboratories renew their license to operate a lab? What must they submit proof of when applying to renew their registration? (R&R Page 103) • Renew every year and must have proof of 12 hrs of CE or certified by section 266.152(a) 52. What is considered dishonorable conduct? (DPA Page 33) • Criminal conduct • Deception or misrepresentation • Fraud in obtaining a license • Misconduct involving drugs or alcohol • Assisting or engaging in the unauthorized practice of dentistry or DH • Failure to comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders • Inability to practice safely • Discipline of a license by another state board • Failure to comply with Medicaid insurance • Improper delegation • Unprofessional conduct 63. What is the Dental Laboratory certification council? How many members does it have? How are the members selected? How often must they meet? (DPA Page 107-108) • Duties adopt rules regarding dental laboratories monitor records regulate infection control establish CE courses • 3 members • Appointed by the board • Must meet at least once yearly 64. Are dentists and dental hygienists required to take a CE course on Jurisprudence to maintain their licenses? (R&R Page 21) • Yes, every 3 years must complete jurisprudence assessment.