Louisiana Jurisprudence Exam with Complete Solutions

What is the term? The evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment, including nonsurgical, surgical, or related procedures, of diseases, disorders, or conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial areas or the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body provided by a dentist within the scope of his education, training, and experience, in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law. - ANSWER-Dentistry What is the term? Each of the several states, other than Louisiana, and includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. - ANSWER-Another State What is the term? Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. - ANSWER-Board What is the term? A person who is employed by a licensed practicing dentist and performs the duties authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry only under his direct on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility. - ANSWER-Dental assistant What is the term? A person licensed under the provision of this Chapter to perform those duties authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry as set forth in rules and regulations promulgated by the board in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. - ANSWER-Dental hygienist What is the term? Person who is employed by a licensed practicing dentist and has passed an expanded function for dental assistants course approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry that shall not consist of less than thirty classroom hours, or who has graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association provided the program teaches functions as provided for in LAC 46:XXXIII.502 and .503; may perform any functions authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry under the direct, on-premises supervision, direction, and responsibility of the dentist. - ANSWER-Expanded duty dental assistant What is the term? Issuing of a license using a performance record in place of examinations to evaluate theoretical knowledge and clinical skill when an applicant for licensure has been awarded a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and holds a dental license or has received a degree or certificate in a dental hygiene education program accredited by the 4 Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and holds a dental hygiene license. - ANSWER-Licensure by credentials What is the term? Formal reciprocal agreement between two state boards under which a dentist licensed in one state may apply for and receive a license in another state without examination and without fulfilling any other requirements except the usual state license fees. - ANSWER-Reciprocity What is the term? One that is recognized as such by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry according to its rules and regulations. - ANSWER-Reputable dental school What is the term? A person who is not licensed by the board who illegally practices dentistry or dental hygiene. - ANSWER-Unlicensed person Which duties can be performed by an EDDA (Expanded Duties Dental Assistant) under general supervision? - ANSWER-None; all must be direct Can a dental hygienist supervise an EDDA? - ANSWER-No A dental hygienist may receive compensation for referring patients to a dental practice. (Misc 1745) a. True b. False - ANSWER-b. False How many hours of C.E. credit (clinical and non- clinical) are required for renewal of a dental hygiene license? - ANSWER-20 hours How many CE hours must you physically attend? - ANSWER-12 personally attended, max of 8 online Which duties can NOT be performed under General Supervision? - ANSWER--nitrous -local anesthesia -root planing The dental hygienists must notify the LSBD of the address of her employer. a. True b. False - ANSWER-a. True The controlled substance log shall be readily retrievable immediately upon the request of the board, its agents or its employees. a. True b. False - ANSWER-a. True Susie Smith, RDH is licensed in Mississippi and wants to volunteer at a dental clinic in Louisiana at a site specified by the Department of Health and Hospitals. She must obtain a __________________dental hygiene license. How many days may she hold this type of license? a. Temporary License b. Provisional License c. Restricted License - ANSWER-b. Provisional (not more than 60 days) A hygienist from Alabama, who received her license by preceptorship, comes to Louisiana seeking a license. She cannot be licensed in Louisiana. Why? a. She has no credentials to check b. She did not graduate from an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program c. Has not successfully completed the Dental National Board exam - ANSWER-b. She did not graduate from an Accredited Dental Hygiene Program What are the guidelines for a dental hygienist to advertise? - ANSWER-Can advertise in conjunction with dentist; not alone. How many dental hygienists can a dentist supervise at one time? - ANSWER-No more than 2 How many hours of an anesthesia course is required in order to give local? - ANSWER-32 hours The LSBD may not suspend the license of a dental hygienist who does not tell the complete truth before the LSBD. a. True b. False - ANSWER-b. False How long are you required to maintain Continuing Education records? - ANSWER-3 years The LSBD shall obtain a list of three nominees for the at-large dental hygienist position by ballot mailed to all licensed hygienists in the state. a. True b. False - ANSWER-a. True How many C.E. credit hours is CPR worth? clinical or non clinical? - ANSWER-3 hours clinical Which CPR courses are accepted by the LSBD? - ANSWER-Cardiopulmonary resuscitation course "C"