ETHICS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
2025
1) Who is a dental hygienist according to statutes? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Any person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental
hygiene and all related and associated duties, including educational,
clinical, and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures
2) What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the board can
impose? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Penalty for violations up to $2000
Restrictions on the scope of practice
Professional education requirements
3) Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- No
4) A recognized dental hygiene school must be accredited by the
American Dental Commission on Dental Accreditation (T/F) - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- True
5) Who are "supervised personnel"? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- All dental
hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists,
dental x-ray laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by
licensed dentists.
6) Which of the following would be considered "unprofessional conduct" ...
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- ...
, 7) Betrayal of professional confidence, other than what is required by law
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
8) Coming to work drunk - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
9) Prescribing birth control pills for the receptionist's daughter - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Yes
10) Telling a client, you can permanently cure their periodontal
disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
11) Treating your client in an unsafe environment - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Yes
12) Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Yes
13) Failing to report when your DDS is practicing under the influence
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
14) Define the scope of practice for a dentist as amended in 2011 -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- ...diagnosis of surgical or non-surgical
treatment and performance of related adjunctive procedures...
2025
1) Who is a dental hygienist according to statutes? - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Any person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental
hygiene and all related and associated duties, including educational,
clinical, and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures
2) What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the board can
impose? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Penalty for violations up to $2000
Restrictions on the scope of practice
Professional education requirements
3) Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- No
4) A recognized dental hygiene school must be accredited by the
American Dental Commission on Dental Accreditation (T/F) - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- True
5) Who are "supervised personnel"? - CORRECT-ANSWERS- All dental
hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists,
dental x-ray laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by
licensed dentists.
6) Which of the following would be considered "unprofessional conduct" ...
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- ...
, 7) Betrayal of professional confidence, other than what is required by law
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
8) Coming to work drunk - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
9) Prescribing birth control pills for the receptionist's daughter - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Yes
10) Telling a client, you can permanently cure their periodontal
disease - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
11) Treating your client in an unsafe environment - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Yes
12) Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered - CORRECT-
ANSWERS- Yes
13) Failing to report when your DDS is practicing under the influence
- CORRECT-ANSWERS- Yes
14) Define the scope of practice for a dentist as amended in 2011 -
CORRECT-ANSWERS- ...diagnosis of surgical or non-surgical
treatment and performance of related adjunctive procedures...
