Lowa Dental Jurisprudence
Exam Rated A+ (Verified)
A registered dental assistant who assists the dentist in performing intraoral procedures -
ANSWER-Direct supervision
A registered dental assistant who performs extra oral duties by the dentist - ANSWER-
General supervision
Authorized functions of dental assistants - ANSWER-Application of topical fluoride
Removal of a suture
Rubber cup coronal polish
Recording vital signs
Removal of arch wire
Placement and removal of matrix band and wedge
Contributory negligence - ANSWER-The plaintiffs negligence contributed to the injury
Direct supervision - ANSWER-The dentist must be present in the treatment facility. The
dentist does not have to be in the treatment room while personnel are performing
delegated acts
Discrimination - ANSWER-Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or physical
infirmity
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? -
ANSWER-No
Duty - ANSWER-An obligation that one owes to another
Felony - ANSWER-A crime punishable by death or by more than one year in prison
Fraud - ANSWER-Intentionally lying or making false statements or claims
General supervision - ANSWER-Dentist has delegated services to a dental assistant but
does not have to physically be present in the treatment facility
How can applicants complete the education requirements? - ANSWER-Through board
approved courses in infection control, hazardous materials and jurisprudence or home
study using board approved curriculum
How does federal law regulate dentistry? - ANSWER-Gives states authority to regulate
dentistry
Governs dentists in prescribing narcotics
, Governs OHSA
How long does the dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete examinations
in infection control, hazardous materials, and jurisprudence? - ANSWER-12 months
from the first date of employment
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal? - ANSWER-20
How should informed consent be documented? - ANSWER-Consent should be
documented in the patients dental record
Iowa administrative code 650 chapter 20 "dental assistants" - ANSWER-The rules of the
Iowa dental board regarding dental assistants specifies requirements for:
Registration,denial of registration, and registration renewal
Supervision
Scope of practice
Categories of dental assistants
Examination requirements
Continuing education
Iowa administrative code 650 chapter 30 "discipline" - ANSWER-The rules of Iowa
dentistry that identify grounds for disciple.
Fraud or deceit
Habitual use or addiction to drugs or alcohol
Making suggestive or improper advances to a patient
Unprofessional conduct
Failure to maintain a satisfactory standard of competency
Failure to maintain safety and sanitary conditions for a dental office
Failure to comply with a board subpoena
Failure to comply with infection control standards
Failure to comply or cooperate with office inspections
Failure to make a mandatory report
Practicing beyond training or performing unauthorized acts
Iowa administrative code 650 chapter 35 "Iowa practitioner review committee" -
ANSWER-Established to evaluate, assist, and, as necessary, make reports to the board
on the recovery or rehabilitation of practitioners who self report impairments
Rules established include:
Impairment as a result of alcohol or drug abuse, dependency, or addiction, or
psychological or physical disorder is potential grounds for public disciplinary action
The Iowa practitioner review committee allows practitioners who self report the
impairment to be evaluated, assisted, and monitored by the committee on a confidential
basis
Eligibility is limited to those who self report the impairment, who are not currently under
investigation by the board, and who have not caused harm or injury to a patient
Exam Rated A+ (Verified)
A registered dental assistant who assists the dentist in performing intraoral procedures -
ANSWER-Direct supervision
A registered dental assistant who performs extra oral duties by the dentist - ANSWER-
General supervision
Authorized functions of dental assistants - ANSWER-Application of topical fluoride
Removal of a suture
Rubber cup coronal polish
Recording vital signs
Removal of arch wire
Placement and removal of matrix band and wedge
Contributory negligence - ANSWER-The plaintiffs negligence contributed to the injury
Direct supervision - ANSWER-The dentist must be present in the treatment facility. The
dentist does not have to be in the treatment room while personnel are performing
delegated acts
Discrimination - ANSWER-Unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, or physical
infirmity
Do all states have the same laws, rules and regulations for dental assistants? -
ANSWER-No
Duty - ANSWER-An obligation that one owes to another
Felony - ANSWER-A crime punishable by death or by more than one year in prison
Fraud - ANSWER-Intentionally lying or making false statements or claims
General supervision - ANSWER-Dentist has delegated services to a dental assistant but
does not have to physically be present in the treatment facility
How can applicants complete the education requirements? - ANSWER-Through board
approved courses in infection control, hazardous materials and jurisprudence or home
study using board approved curriculum
How does federal law regulate dentistry? - ANSWER-Gives states authority to regulate
dentistry
Governs dentists in prescribing narcotics
, Governs OHSA
How long does the dental assistant trainee have to successfully complete examinations
in infection control, hazardous materials, and jurisprudence? - ANSWER-12 months
from the first date of employment
How many hours of continuing education are required for renewal? - ANSWER-20
How should informed consent be documented? - ANSWER-Consent should be
documented in the patients dental record
Iowa administrative code 650 chapter 20 "dental assistants" - ANSWER-The rules of the
Iowa dental board regarding dental assistants specifies requirements for:
Registration,denial of registration, and registration renewal
Supervision
Scope of practice
Categories of dental assistants
Examination requirements
Continuing education
Iowa administrative code 650 chapter 30 "discipline" - ANSWER-The rules of Iowa
dentistry that identify grounds for disciple.
Fraud or deceit
Habitual use or addiction to drugs or alcohol
Making suggestive or improper advances to a patient
Unprofessional conduct
Failure to maintain a satisfactory standard of competency
Failure to maintain safety and sanitary conditions for a dental office
Failure to comply with a board subpoena
Failure to comply with infection control standards
Failure to comply or cooperate with office inspections
Failure to make a mandatory report
Practicing beyond training or performing unauthorized acts
Iowa administrative code 650 chapter 35 "Iowa practitioner review committee" -
ANSWER-Established to evaluate, assist, and, as necessary, make reports to the board
on the recovery or rehabilitation of practitioners who self report impairments
Rules established include:
Impairment as a result of alcohol or drug abuse, dependency, or addiction, or
psychological or physical disorder is potential grounds for public disciplinary action
The Iowa practitioner review committee allows practitioners who self report the
impairment to be evaluated, assisted, and monitored by the committee on a confidential
basis
Eligibility is limited to those who self report the impairment, who are not currently under
investigation by the board, and who have not caused harm or injury to a patient
