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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
Standard of care
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.
Holding of something of trust to another; a
Fiduciary Responsibility relationship based on the trust responsibility
between patient and health care provider.
To be without moral; lacking moral sensitivity; not
Amoral
caring about right and wrong.
A set of principles of right conduct; the general
Ethics nature of morals and the specific moral choices
made by a person.
Every two years; license renewal is required
Biennial
biennially.
, A collection of rules or guidelines addressing the
Code of ethics ethical standards of a profession of professional
entity.
Independent; not controlled by others or outside
forces; self-directed; independent in mind and
judgment.
Autonomous/autonomy
Ex: Patient's are capable of autonomous decision-
making and have the right to determine what should
be done with their body.
The commission of bodily harm against another;
Battery
unlawful touching or striking of another person.
After receiving a license, licensees continuing their
education, as a condition of license renewal during
Continuing education
the succeeding two-year period; also applies to
permit holders.
A description of a person's attributes, traits and
abilities; the qualities that define a person or a
Character
group; could be used to define moral or ethical
strength.
That which held I confidence; done or
communicated in secret; the state of trust placed in
Confidentiality
a dental assistant by patient so as not to
communicate those items which are privileged
The state or quality of being kind, charitable and
Beneficence
promoting good will.
To damage the reputation, character or good name
Defamation of another or libel; the making of false statements
maliciously.
Legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not
wish to contend". It is also referred to as a plea "no
Nolo Contendere 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.
, DA- unlicensed dental assistant
RDA- registered dental assistant
OAP- orthodontic assistance permit holder
DSAP- dental sedation assistance permit holder
Licensure Categories RDAEF- registered dental assisting in extended
(Auxiliaries) functions
RDH- registered dental hygienist
RDHEF- registered dental hygienist in extended
functions
RDHAP- registered dental hygienist in alternative
practice
A professional healthcare provider who is no longer
able to perform fiction in a professional capacity
Impaired Professional
and with competence; may be impaired by drugs or
alcohol.
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
Implied consent
treatment plan - therfore treatment may being with
implied consent without agreeing in writing or
verbally.
Otherwise known as laws, established by the
Statue legislature in misdemeanor or felony if violated;
dental assisting duties are in statue.
A licensed dentist must be physically present in the
treatment facility during the performance of the
Direct supervision function; the function must be checked and
approved by the supervising dentist prior to
dismissal of the patient from the office.
, Treatment or consideration placed on class or
category rather than individual merit; treating
Discrimination
persons differently based in their physical, mental or
emotional state, race or gender.
Does not require the physical presence of the
dentist during the performance not those
General supervision
procedures based on instructions given by the
supervising dentist.
A term used when data or knowledge is not
Implied specifically stated verbally or in writing; and
inferred statement
The act of providing information, verbally or in
writing, to and ensuring the understanding of the
patient, as to the nature of proposed treatment,
Informed consent
financial responsibilities, potential risks, options for
treatment, potential outcomes, and impact on the
patients physical and oral health.
Failure to exercise the degree of care considered
reasonable under the circumstances resulting in an
Negligence
unintended injury to a patient; lack of reasonable
and prudent care of a patient in healthcare setting.
The principle of "doing no harm" a state of non-
Nonmaleficence injury to a patient during the provision of dental care
services.
A term used to describe a person holding or being
Licensee/licentiate issued a license to perform a function or a degree
to perform certain tasks.
Improper or negligent treatment of a patient
Malpractice resulting in injury, damage or loss and without
reference to ethical standards.
The act of annoying or threatening a person; the act
Harassment
of repeatedly tormenting or persistently irritating.
California RDA Law & Ethics Exam
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Terms in this set (137)
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
Standard of care
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.
Holding of something of trust to another; a
Fiduciary Responsibility relationship based on the trust responsibility
between patient and health care provider.
To be without moral; lacking moral sensitivity; not
Amoral
caring about right and wrong.
A set of principles of right conduct; the general
Ethics nature of morals and the specific moral choices
made by a person.
Every two years; license renewal is required
Biennial
biennially.
, A collection of rules or guidelines addressing the
Code of ethics ethical standards of a profession of professional
entity.
Independent; not controlled by others or outside
forces; self-directed; independent in mind and
judgment.
Autonomous/autonomy
Ex: Patient's are capable of autonomous decision-
making and have the right to determine what should
be done with their body.
The commission of bodily harm against another;
Battery
unlawful touching or striking of another person.
After receiving a license, licensees continuing their
education, as a condition of license renewal during
Continuing education
the succeeding two-year period; also applies to
permit holders.
A description of a person's attributes, traits and
abilities; the qualities that define a person or a
Character
group; could be used to define moral or ethical
strength.
That which held I confidence; done or
communicated in secret; the state of trust placed in
Confidentiality
a dental assistant by patient so as not to
communicate those items which are privileged
The state or quality of being kind, charitable and
Beneficence
promoting good will.
To damage the reputation, character or good name
Defamation of another or libel; the making of false statements
maliciously.
Legal term that comes from the Latin for "I do not
wish to contend". It is also referred to as a plea "no
Nolo Contendere 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.
, DA- unlicensed dental assistant
RDA- registered dental assistant
OAP- orthodontic assistance permit holder
DSAP- dental sedation assistance permit holder
Licensure Categories RDAEF- registered dental assisting in extended
(Auxiliaries) functions
RDH- registered dental hygienist
RDHEF- registered dental hygienist in extended
functions
RDHAP- registered dental hygienist in alternative
practice
A professional healthcare provider who is no longer
able to perform fiction in a professional capacity
Impaired Professional
and with competence; may be impaired by drugs or
alcohol.
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
Implied consent
treatment plan - therfore treatment may being with
implied consent without agreeing in writing or
verbally.
Otherwise known as laws, established by the
Statue legislature in misdemeanor or felony if violated;
dental assisting duties are in statue.
A licensed dentist must be physically present in the
treatment facility during the performance of the
Direct supervision function; the function must be checked and
approved by the supervising dentist prior to
dismissal of the patient from the office.
, Treatment or consideration placed on class or
category rather than individual merit; treating
Discrimination
persons differently based in their physical, mental or
emotional state, race or gender.
Does not require the physical presence of the
dentist during the performance not those
General supervision
procedures based on instructions given by the
supervising dentist.
A term used when data or knowledge is not
Implied specifically stated verbally or in writing; and
inferred statement
The act of providing information, verbally or in
writing, to and ensuring the understanding of the
patient, as to the nature of proposed treatment,
Informed consent
financial responsibilities, potential risks, options for
treatment, potential outcomes, and impact on the
patients physical and oral health.
Failure to exercise the degree of care considered
reasonable under the circumstances resulting in an
Negligence
unintended injury to a patient; lack of reasonable
and prudent care of a patient in healthcare setting.
The principle of "doing no harm" a state of non-
Nonmaleficence injury to a patient during the provision of dental care
services.
A term used to describe a person holding or being
Licensee/licentiate issued a license to perform a function or a degree
to perform certain tasks.
Improper or negligent treatment of a patient
Malpractice resulting in injury, damage or loss and without
reference to ethical standards.
The act of annoying or threatening a person; the act
Harassment
of repeatedly tormenting or persistently irritating.
