California dental laws & ethics study guide 2024

The Dental Hygiene Board of California - Board Dental Board of California - Dental Board the supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is required to be physically present in the Tx facility during the performance of those procedures. - Direct supervision the supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the Tx facility during the performance of those procedures. - General supervision preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that include bacterial debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces - Oral prophylaxis to create an environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues - Objective of tx (prophy) True - T or F: A RDH licensed in another state may teach in a DH college without being licensed in this state if he or she has a special permit Before Dec 31, 2005 - RDH, RDHAP, RDHEF authorized to perform the duties of a RDA specified in this chapter on & after Jan 1, 2006 - RDH, RDHAP, RDHEF shall qualify for and receive a RDA license prior to performance of the duties of a RDA specified in this chapter DH assessment, development, planning, and implementation of a DH care plan oral health education, counseling, and health screenings - RDH functions 1) Diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning. 2) Placing, condensing, carving, or removal of permanent restorations. 3) Surgery or cutting on hard and soft tissue including, but not limited to, the removal of teeth and the cutting and suturing of soft tissue. 4) Prescribing medication. 5) Administering local/general anesthesia, oral/parenteral conscious sedation, except for the administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered alone or in combination with each other, or local anesthesia pursuant to Section 1909. - The practice of dental hygiene does not include any of the following procedures: 1) Soft-tissue curettage. 2) Administration of local anesthesia. 3) Administration of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered alone or in combination with each other. - RDH Functions under DIRECT Supervision 1) Preventive and therapeutic interventions, including oral prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing. 2) Application of topical, therapeutic, and subgingival agents used for the control of caries and periodontal disease. 3) The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and application and activation of agents with non-laser, light-curing devices. 4) The taking of impressions for bleaching trays and placements of in-office, tooth-whitening devices. - RDH Functions under GENERAL Supervision Educational services, oral health training programs, and oral health screenings b. Refer any screened patients with possible oral abnormalities to a dentist for a comprehensive exam, diagnosis, and Tx plan.