What is the purpose of Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-To ensure dentists and
hygienists meet minimum requirements for safe practice.
What is the main intent of the law? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect the public from
unsafe or unqualified dental care.
What happens to dentists who fall below minimum competency? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are prohibited from practicing.
Can dental services be delegated to unauthorized individuals? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No.
Who is exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Physicians performing
oral surgery.
Who else is exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anesthetists under
direct supervision of a dentist.
,Are military dentists exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, when
performing official duties.
Are dentists from other states exempt at meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, if
approved by the board.
Are dental students exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, when
working under supervision in school programs.
Are instructors exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, when
performing teaching duties.
What is the definition of a 'Board'? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Board of Dentistry.
What is a 'Dentist'? - CORRECT ANSWER-A person licensed to practice dentistry.
What is 'Dentistry'? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnosis, treatment, and care of oral
conditions.
What actions are considered dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking impressions.
What else is considered dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplying or repairing
dentures/appliances.
, What is dental hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Educational, preventive, and
therapeutic dental services.
Who is a dental hygienist? - CORRECT ANSWER-A licensed person providing dental
hygiene services.
Who is a dental assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER-A person assisting under dentist
supervision.
What is direct supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist diagnoses, authorizes, is
present, and approves before dismissal.
What is indirect supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist authorizes and is
present.
What is general supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist authorizes but does not
need to be present.
What is an irremediable task? - CORRECT ANSWER-Irreversible procedure that
increases patient risk.
What is an example of an irremediable task? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administration
of anesthesia (except topical).
hygienists meet minimum requirements for safe practice.
What is the main intent of the law? - CORRECT ANSWER-Protect the public from
unsafe or unqualified dental care.
What happens to dentists who fall below minimum competency? - CORRECT
ANSWER-They are prohibited from practicing.
Can dental services be delegated to unauthorized individuals? - CORRECT
ANSWER-No.
Who is exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Physicians performing
oral surgery.
Who else is exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anesthetists under
direct supervision of a dentist.
,Are military dentists exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, when
performing official duties.
Are dentists from other states exempt at meetings? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, if
approved by the board.
Are dental students exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, when
working under supervision in school programs.
Are instructors exempt from Chapter 466? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes, when
performing teaching duties.
What is the definition of a 'Board'? - CORRECT ANSWER-The Board of Dentistry.
What is a 'Dentist'? - CORRECT ANSWER-A person licensed to practice dentistry.
What is 'Dentistry'? - CORRECT ANSWER-Diagnosis, treatment, and care of oral
conditions.
What actions are considered dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Taking impressions.
What else is considered dentistry? - CORRECT ANSWER-Supplying or repairing
dentures/appliances.
, What is dental hygiene? - CORRECT ANSWER-Educational, preventive, and
therapeutic dental services.
Who is a dental hygienist? - CORRECT ANSWER-A licensed person providing dental
hygiene services.
Who is a dental assistant? - CORRECT ANSWER-A person assisting under dentist
supervision.
What is direct supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist diagnoses, authorizes, is
present, and approves before dismissal.
What is indirect supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist authorizes and is
present.
What is general supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist authorizes but does not
need to be present.
What is an irremediable task? - CORRECT ANSWER-Irreversible procedure that
increases patient risk.
What is an example of an irremediable task? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administration
of anesthesia (except topical).
