MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam Solved
_________ means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or business enity
engaged in the manufacturer or repair of dental prosthetic appliances - ANSWER-dental
laboratory
* a course in treatment planning and diagnosis
all applicants for licensure in mn must do which of the following if they fail the clinical
examination or the licensure exam twice as specified by board rule - ANSWER-get
more education and training
* T/F: as a request of patient, records must be transferred, even if their bill hasn't been
paid - ANSWER-True
*________ would be considered an elective professional development activity? -
ANSWER-dental management practice course
****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see.
When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at multiple
practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - ANSWER-True (you
cannot make copies yourself)
*a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's unless
authorized by the Board - ANSWER-4
*a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one
practice setting - ANSWER-4
*A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - ANSWER-collaborative management
agreement
(all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and submitted to the board EVERY
YEAR)
*a professional firm must submit a _________ to the board of dentistry? - ANSWER-
annual report
*A surgical mask that covers both the nose and mouth and protective eye wear w/ solid
side shields (or a face shield) should be worn by DHCP
T/F - ANSWER-true
*adults records must be kept for _____ years beyond last time they were seen -
ANSWER-7
,*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name
or address change - ANSWER-30 days
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - ANSWER-2 years
*applicant for dental assisting and DH requires. .. - ANSWER--application
-copy of diploma or certificate
-submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards *state and national* boards
-picture
-backround check*******
*biological indicators - ANSWER-*spore testing* assess by killing highly resistant
microbes
-best way to tell if sterilizing equipment is working properly
-MUST be performed WEEKLY
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- ANSWER-nope
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - ANSWER-
NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*can the dentist charge a patient a fee for transferring records? - ANSWER-yes.
*can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - ANSWER-yes, it is no longer our
responsibility once it is handed over
*chemical indicators - ANSWER-indicator tape: does NOT prove sterile
(ex: brown colored tag after heat sterilization on outside of instrument case)
*correction of records - ANSWER-notations must be legible, written in ink, no erasures
or white outs
-if incorrect info is on paper, must cross out with one line and initialed
*DA without license can... - ANSWER--perform all duties not directly related with
performing dental treatment or services on patients
-retract
-assist with the placement or removal of rubber dam and accessories used for its
placement and retention as directed by operating dds
-remove debris with suction devices, air, mouthwash, water
-aid dh and licensed da in their duties
-apply fluoride varnish in community setting under licensed dds
*Dental records must include - ANSWER-- pt's name, address, DOB
, - if minor, need parent's name
- name and telephone number of contact person
- name of insurance and ID number if applicable
- patient's reason for visit
- dental and medical history
- clinical exam
- diagnosis and treatment plan
- informed consent
- progress note
*dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on
infection control for ____ years - ANSWER-2
*destruction of most bacteria, some viruses, and fungi( but not mycrobaterium
tuberculosis or bacterial spores) -through the exposure to a chemical registered with
EPA as hospital disinfectant but with ----no label claim for tuberculdcidal - ANSWER-low
level disinfection
*destruction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses and fungi
(not bacterial spores) through exposure to a chemical registered with EPA hospital
disinfectant WITH label claim for tubercluocidal activity - ANSWER-intermediate level
disinfection
*DHCP should receive infection prevention training: - ANSWER-1. When they are hired
2. When new procedures affect their occupational exposure
3. Annually
4. According to state or federal requirements
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current
2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - ANSWER-past 2 year cycle
*elective credits - ANSWER-activities directly related to, or *supportive* of the practice
of dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
*Ethics* - ANSWER----
*Exposure training should include: - ANSWER-1) Description of their exposure risks
2) Review of prevention strategies & infection control policies/procedures
3) Discussion regarding how to manage work related illnesses and injuries
_________ means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or business enity
engaged in the manufacturer or repair of dental prosthetic appliances - ANSWER-dental
laboratory
* a course in treatment planning and diagnosis
all applicants for licensure in mn must do which of the following if they fail the clinical
examination or the licensure exam twice as specified by board rule - ANSWER-get
more education and training
* T/F: as a request of patient, records must be transferred, even if their bill hasn't been
paid - ANSWER-True
*________ would be considered an elective professional development activity? -
ANSWER-dental management practice course
****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see.
When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at multiple
practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - ANSWER-True (you
cannot make copies yourself)
*a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's unless
authorized by the Board - ANSWER-4
*a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one
practice setting - ANSWER-4
*A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - ANSWER-collaborative management
agreement
(all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and submitted to the board EVERY
YEAR)
*a professional firm must submit a _________ to the board of dentistry? - ANSWER-
annual report
*A surgical mask that covers both the nose and mouth and protective eye wear w/ solid
side shields (or a face shield) should be worn by DHCP
T/F - ANSWER-true
*adults records must be kept for _____ years beyond last time they were seen -
ANSWER-7
,*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name
or address change - ANSWER-30 days
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - ANSWER-2 years
*applicant for dental assisting and DH requires. .. - ANSWER--application
-copy of diploma or certificate
-submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards *state and national* boards
-picture
-backround check*******
*biological indicators - ANSWER-*spore testing* assess by killing highly resistant
microbes
-best way to tell if sterilizing equipment is working properly
-MUST be performed WEEKLY
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- ANSWER-nope
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - ANSWER-
NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*can the dentist charge a patient a fee for transferring records? - ANSWER-yes.
*can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - ANSWER-yes, it is no longer our
responsibility once it is handed over
*chemical indicators - ANSWER-indicator tape: does NOT prove sterile
(ex: brown colored tag after heat sterilization on outside of instrument case)
*correction of records - ANSWER-notations must be legible, written in ink, no erasures
or white outs
-if incorrect info is on paper, must cross out with one line and initialed
*DA without license can... - ANSWER--perform all duties not directly related with
performing dental treatment or services on patients
-retract
-assist with the placement or removal of rubber dam and accessories used for its
placement and retention as directed by operating dds
-remove debris with suction devices, air, mouthwash, water
-aid dh and licensed da in their duties
-apply fluoride varnish in community setting under licensed dds
*Dental records must include - ANSWER-- pt's name, address, DOB
, - if minor, need parent's name
- name and telephone number of contact person
- name of insurance and ID number if applicable
- patient's reason for visit
- dental and medical history
- clinical exam
- diagnosis and treatment plan
- informed consent
- progress note
*dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on
infection control for ____ years - ANSWER-2
*destruction of most bacteria, some viruses, and fungi( but not mycrobaterium
tuberculosis or bacterial spores) -through the exposure to a chemical registered with
EPA as hospital disinfectant but with ----no label claim for tuberculdcidal - ANSWER-low
level disinfection
*destruction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses and fungi
(not bacterial spores) through exposure to a chemical registered with EPA hospital
disinfectant WITH label claim for tubercluocidal activity - ANSWER-intermediate level
disinfection
*DHCP should receive infection prevention training: - ANSWER-1. When they are hired
2. When new procedures affect their occupational exposure
3. Annually
4. According to state or federal requirements
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current
2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - ANSWER-past 2 year cycle
*elective credits - ANSWER-activities directly related to, or *supportive* of the practice
of dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
ex) Self-study-scholarly articles
Scholarly activities- presentations
Volunteering/Community Service
General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
*Ethics* - ANSWER----
*Exposure training should include: - ANSWER-1) Description of their exposure risks
2) Review of prevention strategies & infection control policies/procedures
3) Discussion regarding how to manage work related illnesses and injuries
