PA Dental Law Test Study Questions and Correct
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Act
the dental law which regulates the licensure of dentists and dental hygienists and the practice
as a DH in this commonwealth.
Board Regulated Practitioner
a dentist, DH, public health dental hygiene practitioner, or expanded function DA.
Auxiliary Personnel
persons who perform dental supportive procedures authorized by the act and this chapter
under the general/direct supervision of a dentist.
Continuing Education Certificate
a document prepared by the program sponsor which contains the title of the course, the dates
attended or completed and hours of education completed.
Coronal Polishing
procedure limited to supra-gingival removal of light plaque and extrinsic stain from the exposed
natural and restored surfaces of the teeth using a rotary instrument with a rubber cup or brush
and polishing agent.
Direct Supervision
supervision by a dentist who examines the patient, authorizes the procedure, physically present
in the dental facility, and available during performance of the procedure, and takes full
responsibility for complete procedure.
EFDA Program
an expanded function DA training program.
, General Supervision
supervision by a dentist who examines the patient, develops a treatment plan, authorizes the
performance of DH services to be performed within one year of the examination, and takes full
responsibility for the performed of DH.
Local Anesthesia
the elimination of sensations, pain, in one part of the body by regional injection of anesthetic
agent.
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP)
licensed DH certified by the Board as having met the requirements of section 11.9. Authorized
to perform DH services without the authorization, assignment, or examination of a dentist.
Subgingival Agents
therapeutic agents, including antimicrobials, antibiotics, antiseptics, or anesthetics, placed
below the free margin of the gingiva by a local delivery system or device, injectable systems for
ointment, gel, pastes fibers, films, strips, slabs, discs, chips.. etc.
Who may practice DH in the state of PA?
only persons holding a current license issued by the Board
Who may be a candidate for a DH license in the state of PA?
graduated from a DH school accredited by US Department of Education or CODA
Who is CODA?
The Commission On Dental Accreditation
What tests must be passed to be eligible for a DH license in PA?
National Board DH Examination and the dental hygiene clinical examination.
How long and under what circumstances are these tests considered valid?
Answers
Act
the dental law which regulates the licensure of dentists and dental hygienists and the practice
as a DH in this commonwealth.
Board Regulated Practitioner
a dentist, DH, public health dental hygiene practitioner, or expanded function DA.
Auxiliary Personnel
persons who perform dental supportive procedures authorized by the act and this chapter
under the general/direct supervision of a dentist.
Continuing Education Certificate
a document prepared by the program sponsor which contains the title of the course, the dates
attended or completed and hours of education completed.
Coronal Polishing
procedure limited to supra-gingival removal of light plaque and extrinsic stain from the exposed
natural and restored surfaces of the teeth using a rotary instrument with a rubber cup or brush
and polishing agent.
Direct Supervision
supervision by a dentist who examines the patient, authorizes the procedure, physically present
in the dental facility, and available during performance of the procedure, and takes full
responsibility for complete procedure.
EFDA Program
an expanded function DA training program.
, General Supervision
supervision by a dentist who examines the patient, develops a treatment plan, authorizes the
performance of DH services to be performed within one year of the examination, and takes full
responsibility for the performed of DH.
Local Anesthesia
the elimination of sensations, pain, in one part of the body by regional injection of anesthetic
agent.
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner (PHDHP)
licensed DH certified by the Board as having met the requirements of section 11.9. Authorized
to perform DH services without the authorization, assignment, or examination of a dentist.
Subgingival Agents
therapeutic agents, including antimicrobials, antibiotics, antiseptics, or anesthetics, placed
below the free margin of the gingiva by a local delivery system or device, injectable systems for
ointment, gel, pastes fibers, films, strips, slabs, discs, chips.. etc.
Who may practice DH in the state of PA?
only persons holding a current license issued by the Board
Who may be a candidate for a DH license in the state of PA?
graduated from a DH school accredited by US Department of Education or CODA
Who is CODA?
The Commission On Dental Accreditation
What tests must be passed to be eligible for a DH license in PA?
National Board DH Examination and the dental hygiene clinical examination.
How long and under what circumstances are these tests considered valid?
