CALIFORNIA LAW AND ETHICS DENTAL HYGIENE 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS100% VERIFIED AND GRADED A+

Definition of Committee - CORRECT ANSWER the Dental Hygiene Committee of California (DHCC) Definition of Dental Board - CORRECT ANSWER the Dental Board of California Direct supervision - CORRECT ANSWER A set of procedures where The dentist must physically be present in treatment facility General supervision - CORRECT ANSWER Procedures where the dentist does NOT need to be physically present in treatment facility Oral prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER Preventative and therapeutic dental procedures that include -- bacterial debridements with complete removal of supra and sub calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains. And to smooth out tooth surfaces What is the purpose of the prophylaxis - CORRECT ANSWER To create an environment for a patient to maintain healthy hard and soft tissues Can an RDH perform the same functions of an rda? - CORRECT ANSWER Yes What does the practice of an rdh include - CORRECT ANSWER Dental hygiene assessment and development, planning and implementation of a dental hygiene plan. It also includes oral hygiene education, counseling and health screenings Dental hygiene does NOT include what - CORRECT ANSWER ---Diagnosing or comprehensive treatment plans CALIFORNIA LAW A