how do I find out when laws change and exactly what they are? - Answers ADA.org
assistant - Answers non-licensed person who may perform basic supportive procedures under the
supervision of a dentist as provided in rules
licensed - Answers possession of a full license to practice, unless otherwise stated by the code or these
rules
patient of record - Answers patient who has been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist and
whose treatment has been planned by a licensed dentist
registered dental assistant - Answers person licensed as such by the board under the code and these
rules
can a dental hygienist perform the functions of an RDA? - Answers yes, if they are licensed by the board
as an RDA
second pair of hands - Answers acts, tasks, functions, and procedures by DA, RDA, RDH at direction of a
dentist who's in the process of rendering dental services and treatment to a patient - intended to
provide help and assistance at time procedures are performed. NOT expanded duties.
assignment - Answers dentist designates a patient of record, dentist doesn't need to be physically
present in the office at the time procedures are being performed
delegation - Answers authorization granted by a dentist to individual to perform selected acts, tasks, or
functions that fall within scope of practice of delegator. ex. assignment, direct supervision, and general
supervision
direct supervision - Answers designates patient of record, examines patient before and after procedures,
physically present in office
general supervision - Answers designates patient of record, is physically present in office
violations of act - Answers 1. practicing or offering to practice professional responsibilities which
licensee knows or has reason to know they aren't competent to perform
2. practicing or offering to practice without adequate supervision
3. delegating or assigning professional responsibilities person isn't qualified by training, experience, or
license
4. failure to be present in office to supervise, or failure to provide needed level of supervision
DA general supervision - Answers 1. trial sizing ortho bands
2. holding matrix for anterior resin restorations