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NC DENTAL JURISPRUIDE BOARD EXAM STUDY
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DHHS .....answer.....A dentist has issued prescriptions for controlled
substances in a manner that may violate laws governing the prescribing of
controlled substances or the practice of dentistry. What agency may submit a
report to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners if the
information received by the agency provides a basis to investigate the dentist
for the actions stated above?
Ten .....answer.....As a full time faculty member in an educational institution
engaged in the education, training or research in dental or dental auxiliary
programs, how many hours of continuing education can a dentist have
credited for license renewal each year?
The hygienist performs a complete oral examination, and the dentist just
signs off on the dental hygienist's evaluation of the patient. .....answer.....All of
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the following define the direction required of a public health hygienist except
one. Which one is the exception?
True .....answer.....Information received by the impaired dentists/hygienists
program shall remain confidential and shall not be released to any party
outside the membership of the program unless the impaired person was
referred by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
Six hours continuing education in substance abuse management annually
.....answer.....In order for a North Carolina public health hygienist to practice
outside of the direct supervision of a dentist, this hygienist must have all of
the following except:
True .....answer.....A family member may provide information concerning
suspected impairment of a dentist/dental hygienist to the NC Caring Dental
Professionals Program.
True .....answer.....A dental hygienist suspected of impairment may be
required to submit to personal interviews if an investigation indicates the
report of impairment is valid.
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4000 .....answer.....Prior to performing clinical procedures under the direction
of a duly licensed dentist, Subchapter 16 W states that a public health
hygienist must have five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene. How
many hours of performing prophylaxis or periodontal debridement are
equivalent to the five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene?
Five .....answer.....Dentists shall receive______ hours of continuing education
credit if they work 20 hours a week as a faculty member at an educational
institution.
True .....answer.....Failing to offer 30 days of emergency care upon dismissing a
patient from a dental practice is considered an act of unprofessional conduct
by the dentist.
True .....answer.....Failing to notify the board of a change in current physical
address within 10 business days is considered an act of unprofessional
conduct by the dental hygienist.
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True .....answer.....The directing dentist of a valid intern permit holder shall be
responsible for all consequences or results arising from the permit holder's
practice of dentistry.
True .....answer.....A pre-hearing conference shall be conducted before the
Investigative Panel and shall not be recorded nor open to the public.
30 .....answer.....A dentist, upon request of a patient record, shall provide all
information required by the Health Information Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable law, including original or
copies of radiographs and a summary of the treatment record to the patient or
to a licensed dentist identified by the patient. The treatment summary and
radiographs shall be provided within_____ days of the request and shall not
be contingent upon the current, past or future dental treatment or payment or
services.
Ten years .....answer.....Treatment records on all patients shall be maintained
for not less than:
True .....answer.....According to Subchapter 16S- Caring Dental Professionals
NC DENTAL JURISPRUIDE BOARD EXAM STUDY
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Questions And Well Defined Answers(Verified
Answers)|Already Graded A+
DHHS .....answer.....A dentist has issued prescriptions for controlled
substances in a manner that may violate laws governing the prescribing of
controlled substances or the practice of dentistry. What agency may submit a
report to the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners if the
information received by the agency provides a basis to investigate the dentist
for the actions stated above?
Ten .....answer.....As a full time faculty member in an educational institution
engaged in the education, training or research in dental or dental auxiliary
programs, how many hours of continuing education can a dentist have
credited for license renewal each year?
The hygienist performs a complete oral examination, and the dentist just
signs off on the dental hygienist's evaluation of the patient. .....answer.....All of
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the following define the direction required of a public health hygienist except
one. Which one is the exception?
True .....answer.....Information received by the impaired dentists/hygienists
program shall remain confidential and shall not be released to any party
outside the membership of the program unless the impaired person was
referred by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
Six hours continuing education in substance abuse management annually
.....answer.....In order for a North Carolina public health hygienist to practice
outside of the direct supervision of a dentist, this hygienist must have all of
the following except:
True .....answer.....A family member may provide information concerning
suspected impairment of a dentist/dental hygienist to the NC Caring Dental
Professionals Program.
True .....answer.....A dental hygienist suspected of impairment may be
required to submit to personal interviews if an investigation indicates the
report of impairment is valid.
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4000 .....answer.....Prior to performing clinical procedures under the direction
of a duly licensed dentist, Subchapter 16 W states that a public health
hygienist must have five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene. How
many hours of performing prophylaxis or periodontal debridement are
equivalent to the five years of experience in clinical dental hygiene?
Five .....answer.....Dentists shall receive______ hours of continuing education
credit if they work 20 hours a week as a faculty member at an educational
institution.
True .....answer.....Failing to offer 30 days of emergency care upon dismissing a
patient from a dental practice is considered an act of unprofessional conduct
by the dentist.
True .....answer.....Failing to notify the board of a change in current physical
address within 10 business days is considered an act of unprofessional
conduct by the dental hygienist.
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True .....answer.....The directing dentist of a valid intern permit holder shall be
responsible for all consequences or results arising from the permit holder's
practice of dentistry.
True .....answer.....A pre-hearing conference shall be conducted before the
Investigative Panel and shall not be recorded nor open to the public.
30 .....answer.....A dentist, upon request of a patient record, shall provide all
information required by the Health Information Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable law, including original or
copies of radiographs and a summary of the treatment record to the patient or
to a licensed dentist identified by the patient. The treatment summary and
radiographs shall be provided within_____ days of the request and shall not
be contingent upon the current, past or future dental treatment or payment or
services.
Ten years .....answer.....Treatment records on all patients shall be maintained
for not less than:
True .....answer.....According to Subchapter 16S- Caring Dental Professionals
