Dental Law and Ethics Practice Test Questions and Answers

Term that describes the supervision of dental procedures that are prescribed by the dentist but not requiring the dentist to be physically present in the dental facility? - General Supervision Term that describes a person who may perform all the procedures of a registered dental assistant and may perform scaling and root planning under general supervision of a licensed dentist? - Registered Dental hygienist Term that best describes a procedure limited to the removal of plaque and stain from exposed tooth surface? - Coronal polishing Term that describes the supervision of dental procedures that are prescribed by a dentist who must be present and check the complete procedure before dismissing a patient? - direct supervision Term that describes a set of policies and standards set by the dental board of California and if not adhered to may result in a citation and fine by the board? - Regulations An acronym used to define a worker who might be exposed to infectious materials? - DHCP How many CEs does a DA need to renew license in a 2 year period? - 25 units How many CEs does a DDS need to renew license in 2 year period? - 50 units How many CEs doe a RDHAP need in a 2 year period? - 35 units What 3 courses are required for a licensee to renew biannually? - Infection control, dental practice act, basic life support A RDA must provide certificates in what board-approved courses at the time of licensure? - Sealants and radiation safety What is the maximum number of CE units a provider can issue in one day? - 8 units The term "autonomy' means? - Independent; not controlled by others