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Standard of care - (ANSWERS)Otherwise known as the customary standards and practice of
the dental profession; a set of professional standards that are not in law or regulation but
established by the professional within the profession such as code of ethics; the standard of
care is often defined as what a reasonable person would do in the same or similar
circumstance.
Fiduciary Responsibility - (ANSWERS)Holding of something of trust to another; a relationship
based on the trust responsibility between patient and health care provider.
Amoral - (ANSWERS)To be without moral; lacking moral sensitivity; not caring about right and
wrong.
Ethics - (ANSWERS)A set of principles of right conduct; the general nature of morals and the
specific moral choices made by a person.
Biennial - (ANSWERS)Every two years; license renewal is required biennially.
Code of ethics - (ANSWERS)A collection of rules or guidelines addressing the ethical standards
of a profession of professional entity.
Autonomous/autonomy - (ANSWERS)Independent; not controlled by others or outside forces;
self-directed; independent in mind and judgment.
Ex: Patient's are capable of autonomous decision-making and have the right to determine what
should be done with their body.
Battery - (ANSWERS)The commission of bodily harm against another; unlawful touching or
striking of another person.
Continuing education - (ANSWERS)After receiving a license, licensees continuing their
education, as a condition of license renewal during the succeeding two-year period; also
applies to permit holders.
Character - (ANSWERS)A description of a person's attributes, traits and abilities; the qualities
that define a person or a group; could be used to define moral or ethical strength.
Confidentiality - (ANSWERS)That which held I confidence; done or communicated in secret;
the state of trust placed in a dental assistant by patient so as not to communicate those items
which are privileged
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Beneficence - (ANSWERS)The state or quality of being kind, charitable and promoting good will.
Defamation - (ANSWERS)To damage the reputation, character or good name of another or libel;
the making of false statements maliciously.
Nolo Contendere - (ANSWERS)Legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not wish to
contend". It is also referred to as a plea "no contest"; it is a plea where the defendant neither
admits nor disputes a charge, serving as an alternative to a pleading of guilt or not guilty.
Licensure Categories (Auxiliaries) - (ANSWERS)DA- unlicensed dental assistant
RDA- registered dental assistant
OAP- orthodontic assistance permit holder
DSAP- dental sedation assistance permit holder
RDAEF- registered dental assisting in extended functions
RDH- registered dental hygienist
RDHEF- registered dental hygienist in extended functions
RDHAP- registered dental hygienist in alternative practice
Impaired Professional - (ANSWERS)A professional healthcare provider who is no longer able to
perform fiction in a professional capacity and with competence; may be impaired by drugs or
alcohol.
Implied consent - (ANSWERS)By nature of being present in the treatment facility, it is implied
that the patient is seeking treatment; a dentist may not communicate the full details of the
treatment plan - therfore treatment may being with implied consent without agreeing in writing
or verbally.
Statue - (ANSWERS)Otherwise known as laws, established by the legislature in misdemeanor
or felony if violated; dental assisting duties are in statue.
Direct supervision - (ANSWERS)A licensed dentist must be physically present in the treatment
facility during the performance of the function; the function must be checked and approved by
the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office.
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Discrimination - (ANSWERS)Treatment or consideration placed on class or category rather than
individual merit; treating persons differently based in their physical, mental or emotional state,
race or gender.
General supervision - (ANSWERS)Does not require the physical presence of the dentist during
the performance not those procedures based on instructions given by the supervising dentist.
Implied - (ANSWERS)A term used when data or knowledge is not specifically stated verbally or
in writing; and inferred statement
Informed consent - (ANSWERS)The act of providing information, verbally or in writing, to and
ensuring the understanding of the patient, as to the nature of proposed treatment, financial
responsibilities, potential risks, options for treatment, potential outcomes, and impact on the
patients physical and oral health.
Negligence - (ANSWERS)Failure to exercise the degree of care considered reasonable under the
circumstances resulting in an unintended injury to a patient; lack of reasonable and prudent
care of a patient in healthcare setting.
Nonmaleficence - (ANSWERS)The principle of "doing no harm" a state of non-injury to a patient
during the provision of dental care services.
Licensee/licentiate - (ANSWERS)A term used to describe a person holding or being issued a
license to perform a function or a degree to perform certain tasks.
Malpractice - (ANSWERS)Improper or negligent treatment of a patient resulting in injury,
damage or loss and without reference to ethical standards.
Harassment - (ANSWERS)The act of annoying or threatening a person; the act of repeatedly
tormenting or persistently irritating.
Scope of practice - (ANSWERS)The range of duties and functions legally allowable under the
defined area's of providership such as type of license, permit or certificate held; set forth by the
state of dental practice act and the laws of the state.
Regulation - (ANSWERS)A principle, rule or law designed to control or govern conduct; a set of
standards, established by the dental board of California when if violated may result in citation
and fine against the dental healthcare worker.
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Standard of care - (ANSWERS)Otherwise known as the customary standards and practice of
the dental profession; a set of professional standards that are not in law or regulation but
established by the professional within the profession such as code of ethics; the standard of
care is often defined as what a reasonable person would do in the same or similar
circumstance.
Fiduciary Responsibility - (ANSWERS)Holding of something of trust to another; a relationship
based on the trust responsibility between patient and health care provider.
Amoral - (ANSWERS)To be without moral; lacking moral sensitivity; not caring about right and
wrong.
Ethics - (ANSWERS)A set of principles of right conduct; the general nature of morals and the
specific moral choices made by a person.
Biennial - (ANSWERS)Every two years; license renewal is required biennially.
Code of ethics - (ANSWERS)A collection of rules or guidelines addressing the ethical standards
of a profession of professional entity.
Autonomous/autonomy - (ANSWERS)Independent; not controlled by others or outside forces;
self-directed; independent in mind and judgment.
Ex: Patient's are capable of autonomous decision-making and have the right to determine what
should be done with their body.
Battery - (ANSWERS)The commission of bodily harm against another; unlawful touching or
striking of another person.
Continuing education - (ANSWERS)After receiving a license, licensees continuing their
education, as a condition of license renewal during the succeeding two-year period; also
applies to permit holders.
Character - (ANSWERS)A description of a person's attributes, traits and abilities; the qualities
that define a person or a group; could be used to define moral or ethical strength.
Confidentiality - (ANSWERS)That which held I confidence; done or communicated in secret;
the state of trust placed in a dental assistant by patient so as not to communicate those items
which are privileged
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Beneficence - (ANSWERS)The state or quality of being kind, charitable and promoting good will.
Defamation - (ANSWERS)To damage the reputation, character or good name of another or libel;
the making of false statements maliciously.
Nolo Contendere - (ANSWERS)Legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not wish to
contend". It is also referred to as a plea "no contest"; it is a plea where the defendant neither
admits nor disputes a charge, serving as an alternative to a pleading of guilt or not guilty.
Licensure Categories (Auxiliaries) - (ANSWERS)DA- unlicensed dental assistant
RDA- registered dental assistant
OAP- orthodontic assistance permit holder
DSAP- dental sedation assistance permit holder
RDAEF- registered dental assisting in extended functions
RDH- registered dental hygienist
RDHEF- registered dental hygienist in extended functions
RDHAP- registered dental hygienist in alternative practice
Impaired Professional - (ANSWERS)A professional healthcare provider who is no longer able to
perform fiction in a professional capacity and with competence; may be impaired by drugs or
alcohol.
Implied consent - (ANSWERS)By nature of being present in the treatment facility, it is implied
that the patient is seeking treatment; a dentist may not communicate the full details of the
treatment plan - therfore treatment may being with implied consent without agreeing in writing
or verbally.
Statue - (ANSWERS)Otherwise known as laws, established by the legislature in misdemeanor
or felony if violated; dental assisting duties are in statue.
Direct supervision - (ANSWERS)A licensed dentist must be physically present in the treatment
facility during the performance of the function; the function must be checked and approved by
the supervising dentist prior to dismissal of the patient from the office.
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Discrimination - (ANSWERS)Treatment or consideration placed on class or category rather than
individual merit; treating persons differently based in their physical, mental or emotional state,
race or gender.
General supervision - (ANSWERS)Does not require the physical presence of the dentist during
the performance not those procedures based on instructions given by the supervising dentist.
Implied - (ANSWERS)A term used when data or knowledge is not specifically stated verbally or
in writing; and inferred statement
Informed consent - (ANSWERS)The act of providing information, verbally or in writing, to and
ensuring the understanding of the patient, as to the nature of proposed treatment, financial
responsibilities, potential risks, options for treatment, potential outcomes, and impact on the
patients physical and oral health.
Negligence - (ANSWERS)Failure to exercise the degree of care considered reasonable under the
circumstances resulting in an unintended injury to a patient; lack of reasonable and prudent
care of a patient in healthcare setting.
Nonmaleficence - (ANSWERS)The principle of "doing no harm" a state of non-injury to a patient
during the provision of dental care services.
Licensee/licentiate - (ANSWERS)A term used to describe a person holding or being issued a
license to perform a function or a degree to perform certain tasks.
Malpractice - (ANSWERS)Improper or negligent treatment of a patient resulting in injury,
damage or loss and without reference to ethical standards.
Harassment - (ANSWERS)The act of annoying or threatening a person; the act of repeatedly
tormenting or persistently irritating.
Scope of practice - (ANSWERS)The range of duties and functions legally allowable under the
defined area's of providership such as type of license, permit or certificate held; set forth by the
state of dental practice act and the laws of the state.
Regulation - (ANSWERS)A principle, rule or law designed to control or govern conduct; a set of
standards, established by the dental board of California when if violated may result in citation
and fine against the dental healthcare worker.
