Ethics and Jurisprudence Dental
Assistant Iowa Chapter 1 Terminology
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Dental Practice Act - ANSWER Each state develops their own dental practice act. In,
Iowa the state statutes is referred to as the Iowa Code. The Dental Practice Act of Iowa
is found in Iowa Code Chapter 153.
Statues - ANSWER Laws written by federal and state legislators to protect the welfare
of the general public from incompetent practitioners and substandard care.
Iowa Dental Board - ANSWER An administrative board that adopts rule to interpret and
enforce Iowa law pertaining to dentistry.
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Federal
requirements that are implemented and interpreted by federal regulatory agencies.
License - ANSWER Authorizes the license holder to engage in their profession in the
state of Iowa.
Dentist and hygienist are licensed in Iowa.
Registration - ANSWER Authorizes an assistant to engage in their profession in the
State of Iowa.
Dental Assistants are registered in Iowa.
Statute of Limitations - ANSWER State statute that specifies the time period within
which a lawsuit must be filed after an event has taken place.
Iowa general maximum time frame for malpractice-related claims is 6 years, for minors
only 1 year after child's age of majority (age 19).
Tort - ANSWER A civil wrong or injury for which the negligent party has a legal
responsibility to pay the plaintiff for unreasonable harm.
Malpractice/ Professional Negligence - ANSWER The failure to exercise reasonable
care to your patient or failure to meet the standard of care.
Standard of Care - ANSWER The responsibility of the dental professional to possess
and use reasonable knowledge and skills that are ordinary standards exhibited by other
practicing dental professionals
Contributory Negligence - ANSWER If the plaintiff's own negligent actions or omissions
contributed to the injury
Assistant Iowa Chapter 1 Terminology
100% Verified
Dental Practice Act - ANSWER Each state develops their own dental practice act. In,
Iowa the state statutes is referred to as the Iowa Code. The Dental Practice Act of Iowa
is found in Iowa Code Chapter 153.
Statues - ANSWER Laws written by federal and state legislators to protect the welfare
of the general public from incompetent practitioners and substandard care.
Iowa Dental Board - ANSWER An administrative board that adopts rule to interpret and
enforce Iowa law pertaining to dentistry.
OSHA - ANSWER Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Federal
requirements that are implemented and interpreted by federal regulatory agencies.
License - ANSWER Authorizes the license holder to engage in their profession in the
state of Iowa.
Dentist and hygienist are licensed in Iowa.
Registration - ANSWER Authorizes an assistant to engage in their profession in the
State of Iowa.
Dental Assistants are registered in Iowa.
Statute of Limitations - ANSWER State statute that specifies the time period within
which a lawsuit must be filed after an event has taken place.
Iowa general maximum time frame for malpractice-related claims is 6 years, for minors
only 1 year after child's age of majority (age 19).
Tort - ANSWER A civil wrong or injury for which the negligent party has a legal
responsibility to pay the plaintiff for unreasonable harm.
Malpractice/ Professional Negligence - ANSWER The failure to exercise reasonable
care to your patient or failure to meet the standard of care.
Standard of Care - ANSWER The responsibility of the dental professional to possess
and use reasonable knowledge and skills that are ordinary standards exhibited by other
practicing dental professionals
Contributory Negligence - ANSWER If the plaintiff's own negligent actions or omissions
contributed to the injury
