Confidentiality
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We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a
demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy. We
acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of a confidence.
We are obliged to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records. We shall
maintain patient records in a manner consistent with the protection of the
welfare of the patient. Upon request of a patient or another dental
, practitioner, we shall provide any information in accordance with
applicable law that will be beneficial for the future treatment of that patient.
Oral Prophylaxis: definition and objective
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Preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that include bacterial
debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus,
soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces.
The objective of this treatment is to create an environment in which the
patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues.
Why might your license be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or placed
on probation by DHCC?
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For unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence, repeated
acts of negligence in his or her profession, receiving a license by mistake,
or for any other cause applicable to the licentiate provided in this article.
For conviction of a crime substantially related to the licensee's
qualifications, functions, or duties. The record of conviction or a copy
certified by the clerk of the court or by the judge in whose court the
conviction occurred shall be conclusive evidence of conviction.
-DHCC shall undertake proceedings upon the receipt of a certified copy
of the record of conviction. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction
following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge of a felony or of any
misdemeanor substantially related to the licensee's qualifications, functions,
or duties is deemed to be a conviction.
-Further, DHCC may reprimand a licensee or order a license suspended or
revoked, or placed on probation or may decline to issue a license, when:
--The time for appeal has elapsed.
, --The judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal.
--An order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of
sentence, allowing a person to withdraw his or her plea of guilty and to
enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing
the accusation, information, or indictment.
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A licensee who changes his or her legal name shall provide the committee
with documentation of the change within 10 days.
Low-level Disinfection
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The least effective disinfection process.
It kills some bacteria, some viruses and fungi, but does not kill bacterial
spores or mycobacterium tuberculosis var bovis (a laboratory test organism
used to classify the strength of disinfectant chemicals).
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a change of address?
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, A licensee who changes his or her physical address of record or email
address shall notify the committee within 30 days of the change.
What CE's does a dentist with a conscious sedation permit need to complete?
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A minimum of 15 total units of coursework related to the administration of
conscious sedation and to medical emergencies, as a condition of permit
renewal.
-Each dentist licensee who holds an oral conscious sedation permit for
minors, as a condition of permit renewal, shall complete at least once every
two years a minimum of 7 total units of coursework related to the subject
area in continuing education requirements.
-Each dentist licensee who holds an oral conscious sedation permit for
adults, as a condition of permit renewal, shall complete at least once every
two years a minimum of 7 total units of coursework related to the subject
area in continuing education requirements.
A licensee who also holds a special permit for general anesthesia,
conscious sedation, oral conscious sedation of a minor or of an adult, may
apply the continuing education units required in the specific subject areas
to their dental license renewal requirements.
Regulations mandated by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
(Cal/OSHA):
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We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a
demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy. We
acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of a confidence.
We are obliged to safeguard the confidentiality of patient records. We shall
maintain patient records in a manner consistent with the protection of the
welfare of the patient. Upon request of a patient or another dental
, practitioner, we shall provide any information in accordance with
applicable law that will be beneficial for the future treatment of that patient.
Oral Prophylaxis: definition and objective
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Preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that include bacterial
debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus,
soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces.
The objective of this treatment is to create an environment in which the
patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues.
Why might your license be revoked or suspended, or may be reprimanded or placed
on probation by DHCC?
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For unprofessional conduct, incompetence, gross negligence, repeated
acts of negligence in his or her profession, receiving a license by mistake,
or for any other cause applicable to the licentiate provided in this article.
For conviction of a crime substantially related to the licensee's
qualifications, functions, or duties. The record of conviction or a copy
certified by the clerk of the court or by the judge in whose court the
conviction occurred shall be conclusive evidence of conviction.
-DHCC shall undertake proceedings upon the receipt of a certified copy
of the record of conviction. A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction
following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge of a felony or of any
misdemeanor substantially related to the licensee's qualifications, functions,
or duties is deemed to be a conviction.
-Further, DHCC may reprimand a licensee or order a license suspended or
revoked, or placed on probation or may decline to issue a license, when:
--The time for appeal has elapsed.
, --The judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal.
--An order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of
sentence, allowing a person to withdraw his or her plea of guilty and to
enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing
the accusation, information, or indictment.
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a name change?
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A licensee who changes his or her legal name shall provide the committee
with documentation of the change within 10 days.
Low-level Disinfection
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The least effective disinfection process.
It kills some bacteria, some viruses and fungi, but does not kill bacterial
spores or mycobacterium tuberculosis var bovis (a laboratory test organism
used to classify the strength of disinfectant chemicals).
How long do you have to notify DHCC after a change of address?
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, A licensee who changes his or her physical address of record or email
address shall notify the committee within 30 days of the change.
What CE's does a dentist with a conscious sedation permit need to complete?
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A minimum of 15 total units of coursework related to the administration of
conscious sedation and to medical emergencies, as a condition of permit
renewal.
-Each dentist licensee who holds an oral conscious sedation permit for
minors, as a condition of permit renewal, shall complete at least once every
two years a minimum of 7 total units of coursework related to the subject
area in continuing education requirements.
-Each dentist licensee who holds an oral conscious sedation permit for
adults, as a condition of permit renewal, shall complete at least once every
two years a minimum of 7 total units of coursework related to the subject
area in continuing education requirements.
A licensee who also holds a special permit for general anesthesia,
conscious sedation, oral conscious sedation of a minor or of an adult, may
apply the continuing education units required in the specific subject areas
to their dental license renewal requirements.
Regulations mandated by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health
(Cal/OSHA):
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