Jurisprudence MINNESOTA All
highlighted areas in book DCTC
"IF I GIVE YOU A REFFERAL CAN YOU PAY ME $50 FOR IT?"
LEGAL OR NO???
Can you divide fees or promise to pay a part of the dentist fee or pay commission to any
dentist or other person who calls the dentist in consultation or who sends patients to the
dentist for treatment or operation but nothing herein shall prevent licensed dentists from
forming a bondify partnership for a practice of dentistry Nor the actual employment by a
licensed dentist of a licensed dental therapist a licensed dental hygienist or another licensed
dentist - ANSNOT LEGAL. Refferals/ sending patients is free. However, you can form a
partnership and agree to only send patients to each other
What does a dental hygiene professional and a DDS mean when they refer to a
"collaborative agreement"? ANS: "a written agreement with a licensed dentist who
authorizes and accepts responsibility for the services performed by the dental hygiene
professional." A collab agreement between a DDS and hygenist must be - ANS1) Signed
and maintain by the dentist the dental hygienist and the facility program or organization
2) Reviewed annually by the collaborating dentist and dental hygienist
3) made available to the board upon request
A collab agreement between hygenist and DDS must include - ANS1) Consideration for
medically compromised patients for which a dental evaluation and treatment plan must occur
prior to the provision of dental hygiene services
2) Age- and procedure-specific standard collaborative practice protocols, such as the
recommended intervals for providing dental hygiene services and when a dentist should
conduct an examination 3) copies of consent to treatment form provided to patient by dental
hygienist specific protocols for placement of sealants and requirements for follow up care to
ensure efficacy
4) the procedure for creating and maintaining dental records by patients treated by the
dental hygienist
A collaborating dentist can only sign a collaboration agreement with ___ dental therapists or
advanced dental therapists at a time - ANSFive A collaborating dentist may enter a collab
agreement with no more than how many hygenists? - ANS4 unless otherwise authorized by
the board
A collaborating dentist must be licensed under this chapter and may enter into a
collaborative agreement with no more than ____ licensed dental assistants unless otherwise
authorized by the board - ANS2 unless otherwise authorized by the board
a DDS, DH, DT or LDA must report to the board any incident that arises for them administer
of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia general anesthesia deep sedation moderate sedation
local anesthesia anaglesia or minimal sedation that results in - ANS1) A serious or unusual
outcome that produces a temporary or permanent psychological injury harm or other
detrimental effect to one or more of the patient's body systems
, 2) a minimal sedation unintentionally becomes moderate sedation deep sedation or general
anesthesia when the licensee does not have a certificate for administering general
anesthesia or moderate sedation
A licensed dental therapist is ________ from dispensing or administering a narcotic drug as
defined in section 15201 subdivision 10 - ANSPROHIBITED
At any given practice setting, a licensed dental therapist may not supervise more than
_____ licensed or unlicensed dental assistants (ANS4) (unless otherwise authorized for
education or other purposes). Amendments to records - ANSIf incorrect information is placed
into a written record it must be amended by crossing out with one single line in initial by the
provider the provider initially the record most identify who the provider is on the written
record in an electronic health record an amendment to the record must be electronically time
and date stamped by the provider
A board-issued initial license or registration is valid from the date it is issued until the
licensee or registrant's last day of the month of their birth in the following even-numbered
year, even-numbered birth date year, or odd-numbered birthday year, or until it is terminated
in accordance with the procedures in this part. Any licensed dentist or dental therapist who
permits an unlicensed assistance to perform any dental service other than that authorized by
the board shall be deemed - ANSTo be enabling an unlicensed person to practice dentistry
and commission of such an act by an unlicensed assistant shall constitute a violation of
sections 150. A01 to 150. A12
Are all dental laboratories physically located in Minnesota required to register with the Board
of Dentistry? - ANSYES
Assistance without a license may - ANSRetract tissue place or remove materials for
isolation purposes directed by provider remove debris or water using suctioning devices
place articles in topical medication under personal supervision of dentist or dental therapist
aid DH and LDA in performance of delegated procedures apply fluoride varnish in
community setting
Auditing for compliance the award shall perform a random audits of portfolios the board may
conduct designated portfolio audit for a licensee who is subject of any complaint
investigation or proceeding the licensee shall receive notification of being audited the
licensee who is selected for an audit shall provide a portfolio to the appropriate board
committee within _______ days from the notification date - ANS60 days
Before performing any services a dental hygienist in a collaborative agreement with a
dentist must provide the patient with - ANSA consent to treatment form which must include a
statement advising the patient that the dental hygiene services provided are not a substitute
for dental examination by a licensed dentist
biannual term - ANSa properly renewed license or registration issued by the board is valid
for the from the first day of the month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or
terminated according to the procedures in this part
Binenial renewal - ANSEach licensee or registrant must submit an application for binneial
renewal of a license or registration by paying the required fee to the board no later than the
last day of the licensees or registrants birth month which is the application deadline
The biannual renewal period coincides with the annual professional development cycle -
ANSEach cycle lasts for 24 months. On the first day of the month following expiration of the
previous cycle and established by binnieal continues to apply even if the license is revoked
suspended conditioned or not renewed for any reason or any length of time
- YES, advanced dental therapists can remove permanent teeth without surgery. Can your
dental practice be called "THE BEST DENTIST IN MINNESOTA?" - The answer is no. It is
highlighted areas in book DCTC
"IF I GIVE YOU A REFFERAL CAN YOU PAY ME $50 FOR IT?"
LEGAL OR NO???
Can you divide fees or promise to pay a part of the dentist fee or pay commission to any
dentist or other person who calls the dentist in consultation or who sends patients to the
dentist for treatment or operation but nothing herein shall prevent licensed dentists from
forming a bondify partnership for a practice of dentistry Nor the actual employment by a
licensed dentist of a licensed dental therapist a licensed dental hygienist or another licensed
dentist - ANSNOT LEGAL. Refferals/ sending patients is free. However, you can form a
partnership and agree to only send patients to each other
What does a dental hygiene professional and a DDS mean when they refer to a
"collaborative agreement"? ANS: "a written agreement with a licensed dentist who
authorizes and accepts responsibility for the services performed by the dental hygiene
professional." A collab agreement between a DDS and hygenist must be - ANS1) Signed
and maintain by the dentist the dental hygienist and the facility program or organization
2) Reviewed annually by the collaborating dentist and dental hygienist
3) made available to the board upon request
A collab agreement between hygenist and DDS must include - ANS1) Consideration for
medically compromised patients for which a dental evaluation and treatment plan must occur
prior to the provision of dental hygiene services
2) Age- and procedure-specific standard collaborative practice protocols, such as the
recommended intervals for providing dental hygiene services and when a dentist should
conduct an examination 3) copies of consent to treatment form provided to patient by dental
hygienist specific protocols for placement of sealants and requirements for follow up care to
ensure efficacy
4) the procedure for creating and maintaining dental records by patients treated by the
dental hygienist
A collaborating dentist can only sign a collaboration agreement with ___ dental therapists or
advanced dental therapists at a time - ANSFive A collaborating dentist may enter a collab
agreement with no more than how many hygenists? - ANS4 unless otherwise authorized by
the board
A collaborating dentist must be licensed under this chapter and may enter into a
collaborative agreement with no more than ____ licensed dental assistants unless otherwise
authorized by the board - ANS2 unless otherwise authorized by the board
a DDS, DH, DT or LDA must report to the board any incident that arises for them administer
of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia general anesthesia deep sedation moderate sedation
local anesthesia anaglesia or minimal sedation that results in - ANS1) A serious or unusual
outcome that produces a temporary or permanent psychological injury harm or other
detrimental effect to one or more of the patient's body systems
, 2) a minimal sedation unintentionally becomes moderate sedation deep sedation or general
anesthesia when the licensee does not have a certificate for administering general
anesthesia or moderate sedation
A licensed dental therapist is ________ from dispensing or administering a narcotic drug as
defined in section 15201 subdivision 10 - ANSPROHIBITED
At any given practice setting, a licensed dental therapist may not supervise more than
_____ licensed or unlicensed dental assistants (ANS4) (unless otherwise authorized for
education or other purposes). Amendments to records - ANSIf incorrect information is placed
into a written record it must be amended by crossing out with one single line in initial by the
provider the provider initially the record most identify who the provider is on the written
record in an electronic health record an amendment to the record must be electronically time
and date stamped by the provider
A board-issued initial license or registration is valid from the date it is issued until the
licensee or registrant's last day of the month of their birth in the following even-numbered
year, even-numbered birth date year, or odd-numbered birthday year, or until it is terminated
in accordance with the procedures in this part. Any licensed dentist or dental therapist who
permits an unlicensed assistance to perform any dental service other than that authorized by
the board shall be deemed - ANSTo be enabling an unlicensed person to practice dentistry
and commission of such an act by an unlicensed assistant shall constitute a violation of
sections 150. A01 to 150. A12
Are all dental laboratories physically located in Minnesota required to register with the Board
of Dentistry? - ANSYES
Assistance without a license may - ANSRetract tissue place or remove materials for
isolation purposes directed by provider remove debris or water using suctioning devices
place articles in topical medication under personal supervision of dentist or dental therapist
aid DH and LDA in performance of delegated procedures apply fluoride varnish in
community setting
Auditing for compliance the award shall perform a random audits of portfolios the board may
conduct designated portfolio audit for a licensee who is subject of any complaint
investigation or proceeding the licensee shall receive notification of being audited the
licensee who is selected for an audit shall provide a portfolio to the appropriate board
committee within _______ days from the notification date - ANS60 days
Before performing any services a dental hygienist in a collaborative agreement with a
dentist must provide the patient with - ANSA consent to treatment form which must include a
statement advising the patient that the dental hygiene services provided are not a substitute
for dental examination by a licensed dentist
biannual term - ANSa properly renewed license or registration issued by the board is valid
for the from the first day of the month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or
terminated according to the procedures in this part
Binenial renewal - ANSEach licensee or registrant must submit an application for binneial
renewal of a license or registration by paying the required fee to the board no later than the
last day of the licensees or registrants birth month which is the application deadline
The biannual renewal period coincides with the annual professional development cycle -
ANSEach cycle lasts for 24 months. On the first day of the month following expiration of the
previous cycle and established by binnieal continues to apply even if the license is revoked
suspended conditioned or not renewed for any reason or any length of time
- YES, advanced dental therapists can remove permanent teeth without surgery. Can your
dental practice be called "THE BEST DENTIST IN MINNESOTA?" - The answer is no. It is
