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WAC 246-817-380
Patient abandonment CORRECT ANSWERS The attending dentist, without reasonable
cause, shall not neglect, ignore, abandon, or refuse to complete the current procedure
for a patient. If the dentist chooses to withdraw responsibility for a patient of record, the
dentist shall:
(1) Advise the patient that termination of treatment is contemplated and that another
dentist should be sought to complete the current procedure and for future care; and
(2) Advise the patient that the dentist shall remain reasonably available under the
circumstances for up to fifteen days from the date of such notice to render emergency
care related to that current procedure.
WAC 246-817-310
Patient record retention and accessibility requirements CORRECT ANSWERS (1) A
licensed dentist shall keep readily accessible patient records for at least six years from
the date of the last treatment.
(2) A licensed dentist shall respond to a written request from a patient to examine or
copy a patient's record within fifteen working days after receipt. A licensed dentist shall
comply with chapter 70.02 RCW for all patient record requests.
(3) A licensed dentist shall comply with chapter 70.02 RCW and the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. destruction and privacy regulations.
WAC 246-817-320
Report of patient injury or mortality. CORRECT ANSWERS All licensees engaged in the
practice of dentistry shall submit a complete report of any patient mortality or other
incident which results in temporary or permanent physical or mental injury requiring
hospitalization of said patient during, or as a direct result of dental procedures or
anesthesia related thereto. This report shall be submitted to the DQAC within thirty days
of the occurrence.
WAC 246-817-990
Dentist fees and renewal cycle CORRECT ANSWERS (1) Licenses must be renewed
every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2,
except faculty and resident licenses.
(2) Faculty and resident licenses must be renewed every year on July 1 as provided in
chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
Dental Assistant Close Supervision CORRECT ANSWERS Supportive services allowed
under close supervision:
(a) Oral inspection, with no diagnosis.
, (b) Take and record blood pressure and vital signs.
(c) Place, expose, and process radiographs.
(d) Take intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
(e) Perform coronal polish. A licensed dentist shall determine the teeth are free of
calculus or other extraneous material prior to dismissing the patient.
(f) Give fluoride treatments.
(g) Give patient education in oral hygiene.
(h) Give preoperative and postoperative instructions.
(i) Deliver an oral sedative drug to patient.
(j) Assist in the administration of inhalation minimal sedation (nitrous oxide) analgesia,
including starting and stopping the flow as directed by the supervising dentist.
(k) Place topical anesthetics.
(l) Place and remove the rubber dam.
(m) Apply tooth separators as for placement for Class III gold foil.
(n) Apply sealants.
(o) Place a matrix and wedge for a direct restorative material after the dentist has
prepared the cavity.
(p) Place cavity liners and bases.
(q) Perform acid etch and apply bonding agents.
(r) Polish restorations but may not intra-orally adjust or finish permanent restorations.
(s) Sterilize equipment and disinfect operatories.
(t) Place retraction cord.
(u) Hold in place and remove impression materials after the dentist has placed them.
(v) Take impressions, bite registrations, or digital scans of the teeth and jaws for:
(i) Diagnostic and opposing models;
(ii) Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, occlusal guards, bleaching trays, and
fluoride trays; and
(iii) Temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns.
(w) Take digital scans of prepared teeth for fabrication of permanent indirect
restorations.
(x) Take a facebow transfer for mounting study casts.
(y) Fabricate and deliver bleaching and fluoride trays.
(z) Fabricate, c
Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice CORRECT ANSWERS (1) The
commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary
services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by
expanded function dental auxiliaries.
(2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that the commission
identifies in subsection (1) of this section includes:
(a) In addition to the dental assisting services that a dental assistant may perform under
the close supervision of a supervising dentist, the performance of the following services
under the general supervision of a supervising dentist as the dentist may allow:
(i) Performing coronal polishing;
(ii) Giving fluoride treatments;
(iii) Applying sealants;
Verified Answers | Grade A+ | 100%
Correct
WAC 246-817-380
Patient abandonment CORRECT ANSWERS The attending dentist, without reasonable
cause, shall not neglect, ignore, abandon, or refuse to complete the current procedure
for a patient. If the dentist chooses to withdraw responsibility for a patient of record, the
dentist shall:
(1) Advise the patient that termination of treatment is contemplated and that another
dentist should be sought to complete the current procedure and for future care; and
(2) Advise the patient that the dentist shall remain reasonably available under the
circumstances for up to fifteen days from the date of such notice to render emergency
care related to that current procedure.
WAC 246-817-310
Patient record retention and accessibility requirements CORRECT ANSWERS (1) A
licensed dentist shall keep readily accessible patient records for at least six years from
the date of the last treatment.
(2) A licensed dentist shall respond to a written request from a patient to examine or
copy a patient's record within fifteen working days after receipt. A licensed dentist shall
comply with chapter 70.02 RCW for all patient record requests.
(3) A licensed dentist shall comply with chapter 70.02 RCW and the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. destruction and privacy regulations.
WAC 246-817-320
Report of patient injury or mortality. CORRECT ANSWERS All licensees engaged in the
practice of dentistry shall submit a complete report of any patient mortality or other
incident which results in temporary or permanent physical or mental injury requiring
hospitalization of said patient during, or as a direct result of dental procedures or
anesthesia related thereto. This report shall be submitted to the DQAC within thirty days
of the occurrence.
WAC 246-817-990
Dentist fees and renewal cycle CORRECT ANSWERS (1) Licenses must be renewed
every year on the practitioner's birthday as provided in chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2,
except faculty and resident licenses.
(2) Faculty and resident licenses must be renewed every year on July 1 as provided in
chapter 246-12 WAC, Part 2.
Dental Assistant Close Supervision CORRECT ANSWERS Supportive services allowed
under close supervision:
(a) Oral inspection, with no diagnosis.
, (b) Take and record blood pressure and vital signs.
(c) Place, expose, and process radiographs.
(d) Take intra-oral and extra-oral photographs.
(e) Perform coronal polish. A licensed dentist shall determine the teeth are free of
calculus or other extraneous material prior to dismissing the patient.
(f) Give fluoride treatments.
(g) Give patient education in oral hygiene.
(h) Give preoperative and postoperative instructions.
(i) Deliver an oral sedative drug to patient.
(j) Assist in the administration of inhalation minimal sedation (nitrous oxide) analgesia,
including starting and stopping the flow as directed by the supervising dentist.
(k) Place topical anesthetics.
(l) Place and remove the rubber dam.
(m) Apply tooth separators as for placement for Class III gold foil.
(n) Apply sealants.
(o) Place a matrix and wedge for a direct restorative material after the dentist has
prepared the cavity.
(p) Place cavity liners and bases.
(q) Perform acid etch and apply bonding agents.
(r) Polish restorations but may not intra-orally adjust or finish permanent restorations.
(s) Sterilize equipment and disinfect operatories.
(t) Place retraction cord.
(u) Hold in place and remove impression materials after the dentist has placed them.
(v) Take impressions, bite registrations, or digital scans of the teeth and jaws for:
(i) Diagnostic and opposing models;
(ii) Fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, occlusal guards, bleaching trays, and
fluoride trays; and
(iii) Temporary indirect restorations such as temporary crowns.
(w) Take digital scans of prepared teeth for fabrication of permanent indirect
restorations.
(x) Take a facebow transfer for mounting study casts.
(y) Fabricate and deliver bleaching and fluoride trays.
(z) Fabricate, c
Expanded function dental auxiliary—Scope of practice CORRECT ANSWERS (1) The
commission shall adopt rules relating to the scope of expanded function dental auxiliary
services related to patient care and laboratory duties that may be performed by
expanded function dental auxiliaries.
(2) The scope of expanded function dental auxiliary services that the commission
identifies in subsection (1) of this section includes:
(a) In addition to the dental assisting services that a dental assistant may perform under
the close supervision of a supervising dentist, the performance of the following services
under the general supervision of a supervising dentist as the dentist may allow:
(i) Performing coronal polishing;
(ii) Giving fluoride treatments;
(iii) Applying sealants;
