Dental Law & Ethics Test Questions with 100% Complete Solutions

Board of dentistry - State agency that adopts rules and regulations and implements that specific state's dental practice act. Board of Dentistry - agency that adopts rules and regulations and implements the State Dental Practice Act Expanded functions - Specific intraoral functions delegated to an auxiliary that requires advanced skill and training within the Dental Practice Act guidelines. Unlicensed practice of dentistry - Performing expanded functions delegated to you by the dentist that is outside the Dental Practice Act is a criminal act committed by you. Respondent Superior - "let the master answer" the employer is responsible for the actions of their employees. Patient of record - individual who has been examined and diagnosed by the dentist and treatment has been planned. Direct Supervision - level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the auxiliary performs delegated functions. Indirect Supervision - Overseeing an assistants work by being in the immediate area