dental law test Questions and Correct Answers
Dental Law
regulations regarding dental assistants vary greatly from state to state
Categories of Statutory Law
civil
criminal
Types of Criminal Law
felony
misdemeanor
infraction
Felony
offenses against society
1+ year imprisonment
insurance fraud, drug abuse
Misdemeanor
lesser offense
6 months-1 year, fines, license revocation, community service
dentist not following infection control
Infraction
no court time, just fines
not paying dental license renewal fees
Civil Law
law violation between companies or individuals
Types of Civil Law
, contract law
administrative law
torts
Contract Law
written contract violation
dentist violates employment contract
Administrative Law
involves regulations established by governmental agencies like OSHA
Torts
wrongful act which brings harm to a person or property
dental malpractice
State Dental Practice Act
protects public from incompetent dental providers
specifies legal requirements for the practice of dentistry for each state
Reasons for License Suspension and Revocation
unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated acts of negligence
conviction of a crime substantially related to the functions of a dental assistant
working out of your scope of practice
Direct Supervision "D"
dentist must be physically present in the treatment facility
General Supervision "G"
general supervision of a dentist but maybe not physically present
protect yourself with it being in writing
Levels of Supervision for California Only
Dental Law
regulations regarding dental assistants vary greatly from state to state
Categories of Statutory Law
civil
criminal
Types of Criminal Law
felony
misdemeanor
infraction
Felony
offenses against society
1+ year imprisonment
insurance fraud, drug abuse
Misdemeanor
lesser offense
6 months-1 year, fines, license revocation, community service
dentist not following infection control
Infraction
no court time, just fines
not paying dental license renewal fees
Civil Law
law violation between companies or individuals
Types of Civil Law
, contract law
administrative law
torts
Contract Law
written contract violation
dentist violates employment contract
Administrative Law
involves regulations established by governmental agencies like OSHA
Torts
wrongful act which brings harm to a person or property
dental malpractice
State Dental Practice Act
protects public from incompetent dental providers
specifies legal requirements for the practice of dentistry for each state
Reasons for License Suspension and Revocation
unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated acts of negligence
conviction of a crime substantially related to the functions of a dental assistant
working out of your scope of practice
Direct Supervision "D"
dentist must be physically present in the treatment facility
General Supervision "G"
general supervision of a dentist but maybe not physically present
protect yourself with it being in writing
Levels of Supervision for California Only
