HOSMERIT
DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM |
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | UPDATED & VERIFIED | 2024
Direct supervision ✔✔ Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the
dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties ✔✔ Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be
treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the allied dental professional
General supervision ✔✔ Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated
functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties ✔✔ Dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the
procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the office or
on the premises.
Indirect supervision ✔✔ Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
Indirect supervision duties ✔✔ Dentist must be in the office area but not necessarily present in
the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate procedure.
Personal Supervision ✔✔ while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the dental hygienist is
authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a supportive procedure
, Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine periodontal
status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. ✔✔ DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal
structures
✔✔ LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice ✔✔ DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally ✔✔ DH, LDA-general
Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist. ✔✔ DH, LDA-
general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist. ✔✔
DH- general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. ✔✔ DH-general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes ✔✔ DH-
general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or
intraorally.
✔✔ DH-general
DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM |
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS | UPDATED & VERIFIED | 2024
Direct supervision ✔✔ Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the
dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties ✔✔ Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be
treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the allied dental professional
General supervision ✔✔ Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated
functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties ✔✔ Dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the
procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the office or
on the premises.
Indirect supervision ✔✔ Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
Indirect supervision duties ✔✔ Dentist must be in the office area but not necessarily present in
the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate procedure.
Personal Supervision ✔✔ while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the dental hygienist is
authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a supportive procedure
, Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine periodontal
status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. ✔✔ DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal
structures
✔✔ LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice ✔✔ DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally ✔✔ DH, LDA-general
Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist. ✔✔ DH, LDA-
general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist. ✔✔
DH- general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. ✔✔ DH-general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes ✔✔ DH-
general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or
intraorally.
✔✔ DH-general
