Dental Law & Ethics LATEST ACTUAL 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS

Dental Law & Ethics LATEST ACTUAL 2024 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS Can RDAs deliver permanent restorations? - ANSWER- No, but rdaefs can Can RDAs deliver temporary restorations? - ANSWER- Yes Can an RDH deliver local anesthetic under direct supervision? - ANSWER- Yes Can an RDA chart under general supervision? - ANSWER- Yes Can a DA mix cement under direct supervision? - ANSWER- Yes An RDA tells you during an interview that she knows how to pack cord and take final impressions for cast restorations. What do you need to consider? - ANSWER- whether she has had certification on extended functions a Hygienist calls you and says a patients temporary crown fell off. You should tell the hygienist to... - ANSWER- wait until you come in Can you talk about patient treatment in the waiting room? - ANSWER- No, it is a breach of patients dental treatment confidentiality (eg Walking with patient through a busy reception room, you ask if she wants to go with dentures or implants) What should you do if the office managers computer with pt info is visible from the waiting room? - ANSWER- tell the office manager that work areas need to be away from the view of the public You hire an office manager who will be dealing with patient charts. What should you do regarding confidentiality of records? - ANSWER- Train the manager following HIPPA policies When transferring paper to electronic files, how do you ensure confidentiality? - ANSWER- Following policies of HIPPA / destroy the paper using HIPPA guidelines What guidelines help offices ensure that they are meeting the welfare of their staff? - ANSWER- OSHA What are the legal implications of a dentist practicing and advertising under the name of "gentle dentistry"? - ANSWER- Dentist must fill out fictitious practice name form with the dental board for approval If someone advertises as the best cosmetic dentistry practice in the area and states that free consultation is only for new patients, what are the legal implications of this action? - ANSWER- 1) They must offer free consultations for all patients, old and new 2) it is inappropriate to advertise as the best in the area because it implies superiority ***these are 2 separate answer choices, I think its #2*** What is an implantology specialist? - ANSWER- NOT A REAL THING if a dentist trained in endodontics through a GPR program, can he claim to be an endodontist? - ANSWER- NO! he must complete an ADA certified program to claim a specialty What must you obtain before disclosing a patient's dental history to another dentist / colleague? - ANSWER- Patient consent What happens if you notice at a later date that you forgot to write something in the chart at your exam appointment? - ANSWER- DO NOT change a prior entry, make a NEW entry and sign with your initials What do you do if a patient asks for a copy of their records, but still has a balance for the treatment? - ANSWER- You must give patient a copy of their records, despite the balance