DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE exam questions and answers 100% solved

Direct supervision - ANSWER Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions Direct supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the allied dental professional General supervision - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area Indirect supervision duties - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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. - ANSWER DH-general Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal structures - ANSWER LDA-general Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - ANSWER DH, LDA- general