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The dental assistant is solely responsible for any acts or procedures performed in the dental office: True or False? (Ans- False A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all EXCEPT the following: A. Violation of the rules of the SBDE B. Violation of the Texas Dental Practice Act C. Other applicable rules or statuses affecting radiological procedures in Texas D. Violations do not apply to dental assistants (Ans- D. Violations do not apply to dental assistants Which of the following would be considered "Unprofessional Conduct?" A. Collect fees by fraud B. Orally soliciting dental business to a particular dental practice C. Claiming superiority in providing dental care D. All of the above (Ans- D. All of the above In the occupational code, "Under Direct Supervision" is defined as the dentist does not need to be in the building when delegating duties. True or False? (Ans- False All dental assistants must be registered in the state of Texas by September 1, 2007. True or False? (Ans- False Under which of the following circumstances may a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to apply Pit & Fissure sealants? A: Assistant is employed by the dentist and performs the procedure under direct supervision B: Assistant is not employed by dentist but performs the procedure under direct supervision C: Dentist is a Medicaid provider or Services are being performed in an area determined to be under served by the Department of Human Services D: None of the above (Ans- C: Dentist is a Medicaid provider or Services are being performed in an area determined to be under served by the Department of Human Services A visual dental health inspection is performed by: A: A dentist only B: A registered dental assistant C: By a dentist using a mouth mirror and explorer D: Can be performed by a DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light (Ans- D: Can be performed by a DHCW using only a tongue depressor and light The Dentist is responsible for any delegated act. True or False? (Ans- True A dentist MAY delegate to a dental assistant which which of the following procedures: A: Removal of calculus B: Comprehensive evaluation C: Cutting hard or soft tissue D: Processing of dental x-rays (Ans- D: Processing of dental x-rays The board can refuse to issue a license to a person who has been convicted of a felony. True or False? (Ans- True A visual dental health inspection is performed by: A: A dentist only B: A registered dental assistant C: By a dentist using a mouth mirror and explorer D: can be performed by a DHCW using a tongue depressor and light (Ans- D: can be performed by a DHCW using a tongue depressor and light Under what circumstances can a licensed dentist delegate a dental assistant to use a rubber prophylaxis cup and polishing materials on a patient's teeth? A: for the purpose of removing extrinsic enamel stains B: to prepare the smooth surface of the tooth sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic bracket C: Remove calculus D: to remove plaque formation above and just below the gingival (Ans- B: to prepare the smooth surface of the tooth sealants; cleanse the tooth surface prior to bonding orthodontic bracket The term 'reversible" means: A: Unable to be reverted or corrected B: May only be performed under direct supervision of a licensed dentist C: Able to be reversed or corrected D: May be performed by non-registered dental assistant (Ans- C: Able to be reversed or corrected Which of the following would be considered a "Professional Conduct" violation and receive disciplinary action from the board: A: obtaining or attempting to collect a fee by fraud or misrepresentation B: Employing, directly or indirectly, or permitted an unlicensed person to perform dental services on a person, except as authorized by law. C: Making a false statement or misusing a legal; document related to the practice of dentistry D: All the above (Ans- D: All the above Disinfection is the partial elimination of active growth stage bacteria and inactivation of some viruses. True or False? (Ans- True Who may administer deep/general anesthesia to a patient in the dental office A: Licensed dentist with training and permit, registered nurse anesthetist, or surgical anesthesiologist B: A registered dental assistant under direct supervision of either a licensed dental, a certified nurse anesthetist, or surgical anesthesiologist C: Only an oral surgeon D: None of the above (Ans- D: None of the above Dental records of the dentist include A: Name of the provider B: Medical and dental history C: Radiographs D: Diagnoses E: All of the above (Ans- E: All of the above Not Following the recommended infection control procedure is considered to be unsafe to the public's health, welfare, and safety. True or False? (Ans- True A requirement for obtaining certification to perform pits & fissure sealants is to have completed a minimum of 16 hours of clinical/ didactic training which must include: A: CPR, algebra, sterilization techniques B: Perio, microbiology, and infection control C: Infection control, ethics, and application of pits and fissure sealants D: Radiology, microbiology, and CPR (Ans- C: Infection control, ethics, and application of pits and fissure sealants The dentist and at least one other dental auxiliary must be present in the treatment room during the administration of nitrous oxide. True or False? (Ans- True A dental assistant's registration may be revoked for all the following EXCEPT: A: Violation of rules of the SBDE B: Violation of the Texas Dental Practice Act C: Other application rules or statutes affecting radiological procedures in Texas D: Violations do not apply to dental assistant (Ans- D: Violations do not apply to dental assistant Dental Assistant Registered after September 1, 2006: A: Must take a course and exit exam to be offered through self-study, computer courses, and internet or lecture courses. B: Must complete 16 hours to self study C: There are no requirements D: Only the dentist can provide the course and exam (Ans- A: Must take a course and exit exam to be offered through self-study, computer courses, and internet or lecture courses A registered dental assistant may fill out and sign a patient's work excuse without prior authorization from the dentist. True or False? (Ans- False A dental assistant that does not process x-rays must be registered in the state of Texas. True or False? (Ans- False The confidentiality created by the dentist, the record, and the patient is: A. Certification B. Part of registration C. Privilege D. Consent (Ans- C. Privilege Which statement best describes the duties delegated to a Dental Assistant A. A dentist may delegate acts or procedures that are reversible under general supervision B. A dentist may delegate any acts or procedures to the dental assistant. C. A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist direct supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist would find is within the scope of sound judgment D. Under general supervision any act or procedure if in the opinion of the delegating dentist, that can be properly and safely performed by the assistant to whom the act is delegated (Ans- C. A licensed dentist may delegate to a qualified and trained dental assistant acting under the dentist direct supervision, any dental act that a reasonable and prudent dentist would find is within the scope of sound judgment What is meant by " Privileged"? A. Patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information B. Dentist has the authority regarding the disclosure of patients personal information C. Patient may get special treatment due to their income D. Patient personal information must be kept in a locked safe (Ans- A. Patients have the authority regarding disclosure of personal information Which statement best describes the duties of the SBDE (State Board of Dental Examiners) A. Examine applications for license only B. Adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensure compliance of the rules to protect the public health and safety in the practice of dentistry C. Inspects all dental offices on an annual basic D. Adopt and enforce rules to ensure all dental offices are the same (Ans- B. Adopt and enforce rules necessary to ensure compliance of the rules to protect the public health and safety i