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dental Assistant registration - Answer 1) jurisprudence
2) infection control
3) radiology
TSBDE members
(who is on the board) - Answer 8) dentists
2) 2 Hygienists
5) 5 members of the public
TSBDE mission - Answer to protect the public
registration renewal - Answer send in fee
have proof of CPR
6 HOURS of CE within 12 months
must submit forms to TSBDE in Austin
reviewed within 3 working days
complete form and renewal certificates will be mailed to the DA
certificates expired for 1 year will not be renewed.
who is practicing dentistry - Answer 1) Dentist, doctor, DDS
2) diagnosed or removed stains from teeth
3) provides surgical treatment for pain or injury
4) performs cleaning or stains removal form teeth
5) making impressions of teeth or mouth
6) owns an office which employees another person to practice dentistry.
7) fits or repairs a dental appliance
8) aids in fittings or repairing and appliance
9) making a full partial denture without a prescription
10) giving anesthesia or an anesthetic drug
11) denturist
delegated duties to DA
(under dentists direct supervision) - Answer *any dental act that is reasonable and
prudent within the scope and sound judgment
*can be properly and safely performed by dental assistant
* Generally and procedure that is REVERSIBLE
(REPAIRED OR FIXED)
customary manner and does not violate any section of dental practice act.
duties that CAN NOT be delegated - Answer *removal of calculus, deposits or
accretions
from a natural tooth or restoration
*smoothing of teeth by polishing or root planning
* comprehensive examination
*cutting of hard or soft tissue
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*prescribing a drug, medication or authorizing laboratory work.
Dental Privilege - Answer patient is the holder of privilege
* confidentiality of info created by the dentist, the record and patients
* privilege applies regardless of when the patient received the professional service
from the dentist.
dental records include the following - Answer * Radiographs
* medical and dental history
*periodontal charting
* diagnoses made
* treatment plans
* informed consent statements
* billing and payment records
* appointment records
Dental records - Answer must be kept not less than five years
* are sole property of the dentist
* this ownership shall not prohibit the transfer of a copy of the records to the patient
nor transfer of the original to another Texas Dentist who will provide treatment to the
patient.
continuing education requirements - Answer RDA- 6 HOURS of CE each year
3 hours can be self study
PPE - personal protective equipment - Answer gloves should be on when coming
into contact with blood, saliva, or mucus membranes
* protective eyewear, face mask, and a protective gown should be worn when
preforming a procedure that generates splash or splatter
( protect street clothes and exposed skin)
have long sleeves
sharps and recapping Needles - Answer sharps must be immediately placed into a
sharp container at end of patients procedures
* sharps include needles, scalpels , sutures needles , and orthodontic wire
* needles can be recapped with
( one handed scoop technique)
mechanical recapping device
Vaccinations recommended by CDC FOR DENTAL STAFF - Answer * Hepatitis B
* Flu
*Measles
* Mumps
* Rubella or German Measles
* Varicella-Zoster or ChickenPOX
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dental Assistant registration - Answer 1) jurisprudence
2) infection control
3) radiology
TSBDE members
(who is on the board) - Answer 8) dentists
2) 2 Hygienists
5) 5 members of the public
TSBDE mission - Answer to protect the public
registration renewal - Answer send in fee
have proof of CPR
6 HOURS of CE within 12 months
must submit forms to TSBDE in Austin
reviewed within 3 working days
complete form and renewal certificates will be mailed to the DA
certificates expired for 1 year will not be renewed.
who is practicing dentistry - Answer 1) Dentist, doctor, DDS
2) diagnosed or removed stains from teeth
3) provides surgical treatment for pain or injury
4) performs cleaning or stains removal form teeth
5) making impressions of teeth or mouth
6) owns an office which employees another person to practice dentistry.
7) fits or repairs a dental appliance
8) aids in fittings or repairing and appliance
9) making a full partial denture without a prescription
10) giving anesthesia or an anesthetic drug
11) denturist
delegated duties to DA
(under dentists direct supervision) - Answer *any dental act that is reasonable and
prudent within the scope and sound judgment
*can be properly and safely performed by dental assistant
* Generally and procedure that is REVERSIBLE
(REPAIRED OR FIXED)
customary manner and does not violate any section of dental practice act.
duties that CAN NOT be delegated - Answer *removal of calculus, deposits or
accretions
from a natural tooth or restoration
*smoothing of teeth by polishing or root planning
* comprehensive examination
*cutting of hard or soft tissue
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*prescribing a drug, medication or authorizing laboratory work.
Dental Privilege - Answer patient is the holder of privilege
* confidentiality of info created by the dentist, the record and patients
* privilege applies regardless of when the patient received the professional service
from the dentist.
dental records include the following - Answer * Radiographs
* medical and dental history
*periodontal charting
* diagnoses made
* treatment plans
* informed consent statements
* billing and payment records
* appointment records
Dental records - Answer must be kept not less than five years
* are sole property of the dentist
* this ownership shall not prohibit the transfer of a copy of the records to the patient
nor transfer of the original to another Texas Dentist who will provide treatment to the
patient.
continuing education requirements - Answer RDA- 6 HOURS of CE each year
3 hours can be self study
PPE - personal protective equipment - Answer gloves should be on when coming
into contact with blood, saliva, or mucus membranes
* protective eyewear, face mask, and a protective gown should be worn when
preforming a procedure that generates splash or splatter
( protect street clothes and exposed skin)
have long sleeves
sharps and recapping Needles - Answer sharps must be immediately placed into a
sharp container at end of patients procedures
* sharps include needles, scalpels , sutures needles , and orthodontic wire
* needles can be recapped with
( one handed scoop technique)
mechanical recapping device
Vaccinations recommended by CDC FOR DENTAL STAFF - Answer * Hepatitis B
* Flu
*Measles
* Mumps
* Rubella or German Measles
* Varicella-Zoster or ChickenPOX
