RDA EXAM

Dental Privilege - Answer patient is the holder of privilege * confidentiality of info created by the dentist, the record and patients * privilege applies regardless of when the patient received the professional service from the dentist. dental records include the following - Answer * Radiographs * medical and dental history *periodontal charting * diagnoses made * treatment plans * informed consent statements * billing and payment records * appointment records Dental records - Answer must be kept not less than five years * are sole property of the dentist * this ownership shall not prohibit the transfer of a copy of the records to the patient nor transfer of the original to another Texas Dentist who will provide treatment to the patient. continuing education requirements - Answer RDA- 6 HOURS of CE each year 3 hours can be self study