AREAS IN BOOK DCTC EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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, A "collaborative agreement" means what between a hygenist and DDS? - ANSWER "a
written agreement with a licensed dentist who authorizes and accepts reponsibility for
the services performed by the dental hygienst "
A collaborating dentist may enter a collab agreement with no more than how many
hygenists? - ANSWER 4 unless otherwise authorized by the board
A collab agreement between a DDS and hygenist must be - ANSWER 1) Signed and
maintain by the dentist the dental hygienist and the facility program or organization
2) Reviewed annually by the collaborating dentist and dental hygienist
3) made available to the board upon request
A collab agreement between hygenist and DDS must include - ANSWER 1)
Consideration for medically compromised patients for which a dental evaluation and
treatment plan must occur prior to the provision of dental hygiene services
2) Age and procedure specific standard collaborative practice protocols including
recommended intervals for the performance of dental hygiene services and period of
time in which an examination by a dentist should occur
3) copies of consent to treatment form provided to patient by dental hygienist specific
protocols for placement of sealants and requirements for follow up care to ensure
efficacy
4) the procedure for creating and maintaining dental records by patients treated by the
dental hygienist
Before performing any services a dental hygienist in a collaborative agreement with a
dentist must provide the patient with - ANSWER A consent to treatment form which
must include a statement advising the patient that the dental hygiene services provided
are not a substitute for dental examination by a licensed dentist
When a patient requires a referral for additional dental services from a hygienist in a
collaborative agreement with a dentist the hygienst must - ANSWER 1) complete a
referral form and provide a copy to the patient the facility the dentist to whom the patient
is being referred and the collaborating dentist
2) a copy of the referral form shall be maintained in the patient's health care record