AZ Jurisprudence Exam - Q’s And A’s (Accurate)
What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? ✔️Ans - Any person
licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related
or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic dental
hygiene procedures.
How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? ✔️Ans - Regulatory
sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination with, or as an
alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license, and that may include:
What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose?
✔️Ans - i. Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand
dollars for each violation
ii. Restrictions on the scope of practice.
iii. Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.
iv. Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible
restitution to pt.
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? ✔️Ans - Does
not warrant disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public document and
may be used in a future disciplinary action.
True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited by the
American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation? ✔️Ans
- True
Who are "supervised personnel"? ✔️Ans - All dental hygienists, dental
assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists, dental x-ray laboratory
technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.
Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a colleague
in another office ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional conduct according to
Statutes
Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional
conduct according to Statutes
, Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional
conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal
disease ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment ✔️Ans - Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered ✔️Ans - Yes
- unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for a
child ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to be
used and the reasons for using that particular material ✔️Ans - Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide ✔️Ans -
Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental
Examiners? ✔️Ans - The state dental board is established consisting of 6
licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members
appointed by the governor for a term of four years,
Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? ✔️Ans - Appointed
by the governor.
How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and end?
✔️Ans - Term is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.
True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years
on the Board. ✔️Ans - True
True or False - The Board does not have the authority to suspend or revoke
the registration of a business entity if the entity has been found guilty of
violating a Board statute or rule. ✔️Ans - False
What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? ✔️Ans - Any person
licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related
or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic dental
hygiene procedures.
How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? ✔️Ans - Regulatory
sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination with, or as an
alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license, and that may include:
What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose?
✔️Ans - i. Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand
dollars for each violation
ii. Restrictions on the scope of practice.
iii. Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.
iv. Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible
restitution to pt.
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? ✔️Ans - Does
not warrant disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public document and
may be used in a future disciplinary action.
True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited by the
American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation? ✔️Ans
- True
Who are "supervised personnel"? ✔️Ans - All dental hygienists, dental
assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists, dental x-ray laboratory
technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.
Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a colleague
in another office ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional conduct according to
Statutes
Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional
conduct according to Statutes
, Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional
conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal
disease ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment ✔️Ans - Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered ✔️Ans - Yes
- unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for a
child ✔️Ans - Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to be
used and the reasons for using that particular material ✔️Ans - Yes -
unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide ✔️Ans -
Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental
Examiners? ✔️Ans - The state dental board is established consisting of 6
licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members
appointed by the governor for a term of four years,
Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? ✔️Ans - Appointed
by the governor.
How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and end?
✔️Ans - Term is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.
True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years
on the Board. ✔️Ans - True
True or False - The Board does not have the authority to suspend or revoke
the registration of a business entity if the entity has been found guilty of
violating a Board statute or rule. ✔️Ans - False
