Law and Ethics examination
Direct Supervision - ANSSupervision based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who
must be physically present in the treatment facility during performance.
When done so pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the
supervising dentist. Such procedures shall be checked and approved by the supervising dentist
prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist
General Supervision - ANSSupervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a
licensed dentist, but not requiring the physical presence of the supervising dentist during
performance.
Oral Prophylaxis: definition and objective - ANSPreventive and therapeutic dental procedures
that include bacterial debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus,
soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces.
The objective of this treatment is to create an environment in which the patient can maintain
healthy hard and soft tissues.
Functions of a RDH - ANSAll functions that may be performed by a RDA.
Dental hygiene assessment and development, planning, and implementation of a dental
hygiene care plan, including oral health education, counseling, and health screenings.
Educational services, oral health training programs, and oral health screenings.
-A RDH shall refer any screened patients with possible oral abnormalities to a dentist for a
comprehensive examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
-In any public health program created by federal, state, or local law or administered by a
federal, state, county, or local governmental entity, a RDH may provide, without supervision,
dental hygiene preventive services in addition to oral screenings, including, but not limited to the
application of fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. A RDH employed as described in this
subdivision may submit, or allow to be submitted, any insurance or third-party claims for patient
services performed as authorized in this article.
Determine which radiographs to perform on a patient who has not received an initial
examination by the supervising dentist for the specific purpose of the dentist making a diagnosis
and treatment plan for the patient. In these circumstances, the dental hygienist shall follow
protocols established by the supervising dentist.
-In a dental office setting.
, -In a public health setting, using telehealth, for the purpose of communication with the
supervising dentist, including, but not limited to, schools, head start and preschool programs,
and community clinics.
Place protective restorations, which for this purpose are identified as interim therapeutic
restorations, after the diagnosis, treatment plan, and instruction to perform the procedure
provided by a dentist.
*The functions described may be performed by a RDH only after completion of a program that
includ
What is an ITR? - ANSA direct provisional restoration placed to stabilize the tooth until a
licensed dentist diagnoses the need for further definitive treatment. An interim therapeutic
restoration consists of the removal of soft material from the tooth using only hand
instrumentation, without the use of rotary instrumentation, and subsequent placement of an
adhesive restorative material.
Local anesthesia shall not be necessary for interim therapeutic restoration placement.
Interim therapeutic restorations shall be placed only in accordance with both of the following: in
either a dental office setting or a public health setting, using telehealth, for the purpose of
communication with the supervising dentist, including, but not limited to, schools, head start and
preschool programs, and community clinics.
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a change of address? - ANSA licensee who
changes his or her physical address of record or email address shall notify the committee within
30 days of the change.
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a name change? - ANSA licensee who changes his
or her legal name shall provide the committee with documentation of the change within 10 days.
When does a license expire? How do you renew a license? - ANSIf not renewed, a license
expires at 12 midnight on the last day of the month of the legal birth date of the licensee during
the second year of a two-year term.
To renew an unexpired license, the licensee shall, before the time at which the license would
otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the committee and pay the renewal
fee.
Why might your license be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or placed on
probation by DHCC? - ANSFor unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence,
repeated acts of negligence in his or her profession, receiving a license by mistake, or for any
other cause applicable to the licentiate provided in this article.
Direct Supervision - ANSSupervision based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who
must be physically present in the treatment facility during performance.
When done so pursuant to the order, control and full professional responsibility of the
supervising dentist. Such procedures shall be checked and approved by the supervising dentist
prior to dismissal of the patient from the office of said dentist
General Supervision - ANSSupervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a
licensed dentist, but not requiring the physical presence of the supervising dentist during
performance.
Oral Prophylaxis: definition and objective - ANSPreventive and therapeutic dental procedures
that include bacterial debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus,
soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces.
The objective of this treatment is to create an environment in which the patient can maintain
healthy hard and soft tissues.
Functions of a RDH - ANSAll functions that may be performed by a RDA.
Dental hygiene assessment and development, planning, and implementation of a dental
hygiene care plan, including oral health education, counseling, and health screenings.
Educational services, oral health training programs, and oral health screenings.
-A RDH shall refer any screened patients with possible oral abnormalities to a dentist for a
comprehensive examination, diagnosis, and treatment plan.
-In any public health program created by federal, state, or local law or administered by a
federal, state, county, or local governmental entity, a RDH may provide, without supervision,
dental hygiene preventive services in addition to oral screenings, including, but not limited to the
application of fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. A RDH employed as described in this
subdivision may submit, or allow to be submitted, any insurance or third-party claims for patient
services performed as authorized in this article.
Determine which radiographs to perform on a patient who has not received an initial
examination by the supervising dentist for the specific purpose of the dentist making a diagnosis
and treatment plan for the patient. In these circumstances, the dental hygienist shall follow
protocols established by the supervising dentist.
-In a dental office setting.
, -In a public health setting, using telehealth, for the purpose of communication with the
supervising dentist, including, but not limited to, schools, head start and preschool programs,
and community clinics.
Place protective restorations, which for this purpose are identified as interim therapeutic
restorations, after the diagnosis, treatment plan, and instruction to perform the procedure
provided by a dentist.
*The functions described may be performed by a RDH only after completion of a program that
includ
What is an ITR? - ANSA direct provisional restoration placed to stabilize the tooth until a
licensed dentist diagnoses the need for further definitive treatment. An interim therapeutic
restoration consists of the removal of soft material from the tooth using only hand
instrumentation, without the use of rotary instrumentation, and subsequent placement of an
adhesive restorative material.
Local anesthesia shall not be necessary for interim therapeutic restoration placement.
Interim therapeutic restorations shall be placed only in accordance with both of the following: in
either a dental office setting or a public health setting, using telehealth, for the purpose of
communication with the supervising dentist, including, but not limited to, schools, head start and
preschool programs, and community clinics.
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a change of address? - ANSA licensee who
changes his or her physical address of record or email address shall notify the committee within
30 days of the change.
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a name change? - ANSA licensee who changes his
or her legal name shall provide the committee with documentation of the change within 10 days.
When does a license expire? How do you renew a license? - ANSIf not renewed, a license
expires at 12 midnight on the last day of the month of the legal birth date of the licensee during
the second year of a two-year term.
To renew an unexpired license, the licensee shall, before the time at which the license would
otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the committee and pay the renewal
fee.
Why might your license be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or placed on
probation by DHCC? - ANSFor unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence,
repeated acts of negligence in his or her profession, receiving a license by mistake, or for any
other cause applicable to the licentiate provided in this article.
