MODULE 1 JURISPRUDENCE questions and answers with solutions 2025

dental laws - ANSWER Texas State Legislature creates and enacts laws. Laws related to the practice of dentistry become occupational code under the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) reflecting the Dental Practice Act under the Texas State Rules and Regulations Dental Practice Act - ANSWER State regulations that describe legal restrictions and controls on the dentist, the hygienist, and other dental assistants TSBDE (Texas State Board of Dental Examiners) - ANSWER made up of: - 6 dentists - 3 dental hygienist - two public members who volunteer 6 yr terms TSBDE paid staff include: - ANSWER - Executive director - legal advisors - clerks - advisors - committees who advise the board TSBDE duties include: - ANSWER - interpret laws from the Texas State Legislatures and then writes the rules and regulations to be followed as a dental professional - ensure dental professionals comply with rules to protect the public health and safety, examine licensure, and registrations of dental professionals and organize board meetings Practice of Dentistry - ANSWER only licensed dentists may practice dentistry Dental screenings - ANSWER are dental inspections or exams performed to detect potential problems and refer the individual to a dentists Dental screenings can be made by - ANSWER healthcare worker such as: - dental assistant