Dental Assisting: Jurisprudence Complete with Answers Verified and Graded 2024 Update

Who makes our State Laws? Texas State Legislature creates Dental laws along with other regular laws and publish them as part of the Occupations Codes (Dental Practice Act) How do laws become rules? Legislature sends laws to the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) who writes laws to rules and regulations. SBDE has the authority to: Reprimand Fine Suspend License/Registration (DDS/RDH/RDA) Structure of the SBDE: 15 unpaid, volunteer members: -8 DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgeries) -2 RDH (Dental Hygienist) -5 Public Members Paid Staff: -Executive Director -Legal Advisors -Committees, Clerks, Advisors to assist board Board Duties and Powers Adopt and enforce rules necessary to: -ensure following of rules made to protect public health and safety -rules to protect the public from the spread of infections in dentistry -examine applications for license in the practice of dentistry -organize board meetings Ineligibility for Licensure