DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Direct supervision - ANSWER Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically
present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed
condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the
allied dental professional
General supervision - ANSWER Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary
performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not
necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist has prior knowledge and has given
consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to
be present in the office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision - ANSWER Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the
immediate area
Indirect supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist must be in the office area but not
necessarily present in the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate
procedure.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the
dental hygienist is authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a
supportive procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine
periodontal status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. -
ANSWER DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of
periodontal structures - ANSWER LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - ANSWER DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally - ANSWER DH, LDA-general
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT!!
, Direct supervision - ANSWER Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically
present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed
condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the
allied dental professional
General supervision - ANSWER Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary
performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not
necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist has prior knowledge and has given
consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to
be present in the office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision - ANSWER Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the
immediate area
Indirect supervision duties - ANSWER Dentist must be in the office area but not
necessarily present in the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate
procedure.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the
dental hygienist is authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a
supportive procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine
periodontal status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. -
ANSWER DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of
periodontal structures - ANSWER LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - ANSWER DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally - ANSWER DH, LDA-general
