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State Dental Board
interprets, implements, and enforces regulations; list of rules and regulations for everyone
connected to the practice of dentistry in the state of louisiana
Respondent Superior "Let the master answer"
legal doctrine that holds the employer liable for act(s) of the employee. the dentist is
ultimately responsible for well-being of the patient and the employee
EDDA duties different from a dental assistant:
coronal polishing, placing sealants
Act of Omission
dentist fails to diagnose a tooth that has an obvious periapical abscess
Act of Commission
dentist administers 15 cartridges of anesthetic to a very small child, resulting in a serious
overdose and possible death of a child
Implied Consent
given when the patient agrees to treatment or at least does not object (does not need to be in
writing)
Chief Complaint
identification of patient concerns, percieved needs, expectations, and priorities is an
important component of oral health assessment
, Informal Refusal
if a patient refuses the proposed treatment, the dentist must inform the patient about the likely
consequences
Refusal of Care
dentist may refuse to treat a patient, however, this action must not be based on the patient's
race, color, creed, or medical condition
How many bones are in the skull?
22 bones (14 are facial bones)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
allows movement of the mandible for speech and chewing
Trigeminal Nerve
main nerve for oral cavity
Functions of Sinuses (3)
1. produce mucus
2. make the bones of the skull lighter
3. provide resonance, which helps to produce sound
Clinical Crown
visible part of tooth above the gum line
Cusp of Carabelli
located on maxillary first molars only
Contact Areas
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State Dental Board
interprets, implements, and enforces regulations; list of rules and regulations for everyone
connected to the practice of dentistry in the state of louisiana
Respondent Superior "Let the master answer"
legal doctrine that holds the employer liable for act(s) of the employee. the dentist is
ultimately responsible for well-being of the patient and the employee
EDDA duties different from a dental assistant:
coronal polishing, placing sealants
Act of Omission
dentist fails to diagnose a tooth that has an obvious periapical abscess
Act of Commission
dentist administers 15 cartridges of anesthetic to a very small child, resulting in a serious
overdose and possible death of a child
Implied Consent
given when the patient agrees to treatment or at least does not object (does not need to be in
writing)
Chief Complaint
identification of patient concerns, percieved needs, expectations, and priorities is an
important component of oral health assessment
, Informal Refusal
if a patient refuses the proposed treatment, the dentist must inform the patient about the likely
consequences
Refusal of Care
dentist may refuse to treat a patient, however, this action must not be based on the patient's
race, color, creed, or medical condition
How many bones are in the skull?
22 bones (14 are facial bones)
TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint)
allows movement of the mandible for speech and chewing
Trigeminal Nerve
main nerve for oral cavity
Functions of Sinuses (3)
1. produce mucus
2. make the bones of the skull lighter
3. provide resonance, which helps to produce sound
Clinical Crown
visible part of tooth above the gum line
Cusp of Carabelli
located on maxillary first molars only
Contact Areas
