OKLAHOMA DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS

OKLAHOMA DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS What are the 7 expanded duty permits available for dental assistants? -radiation safety -coronal polishing and topical fluoride -sealants -assisting in the administration of nitrous oxide -phlebotomy and venipuncture -elder care and public health -assisting a dentist who holds a parenteral or pediatric anesthesia permit duties that cannot be delegated to dental assistants -any procedure that may contribute to or result in an irreversible alteration of the oral anatomy -diagnosis -treatment planning -prescription of medications -removal of fully hardened cement with a high-speed hand piece -surgery or the cutting or severance of hard and soft tissue -final cementation of a fixed prosthesis or delivery of a removable prosthesis -adjustment of a prosthesis intraorally -placement or removal of restorative materials in the oral cavity -administration of injectable local anesthesia or any other form of injectable including IV sedation -utilization of a laser, high speed hand piece, power scaler, prophy jet or ultrasonic -administration of nitrous oxide -procedures allocated exclusively to dental hygienists or dentists procedures that may be delegated to a dental hygienist -the same expanded duties as a dental assistant -health history info and assessment -airway assessments, charting intraoral and extraoral conditions, periodontal charting, dental charting, classifying occlusion, oral cancer screenings -dental hygiene assessment and treatment planning -prophylaxis -placement of subgingival prescription, fluoride agents, silver diamine fluoride -soft tissue curettage -placement of temporary fillings -removal of overhanging margins -dental implant maintenance -removal of periodontal packs -polishing amalgam restorations -taking final impressions How many dentists are on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry? 8 dentists How many hygienists are on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry? 1 hygienist How many members of the public are on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry? 2 public members How are the public members of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry elected? they are appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the senate How long does each member of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry hold office in a term? 3 years How many consecutive terms can board members serve? 3 consecutive terms How are nominations made for the dentist Board members? nominations are made by a petition signed by at least ten dentists residing in the district to be represented by the nominee How are nominations made for the dental hygienist Board member? nominations are made by a petition signed by at least ten dental hygienists residing in the state How is a dentist or dental hygienist eligible to serve on the Board? must have been licensed to practice in the state for at least 5 years and not have been subject to a penalty imposed by the board or another state board Upon receipt of a written recall petition signed by at least what percentage of dentists/dental hygienists residing in the district/state represented by the member who is the subject of the recall petition? 20% what are the 6 advanced procedures for dental hygienists in Oklahoma? -nitrous oxide -local anesthesia -neuromodulator administration -therapeutic use of lasers -elder care and public health advanced procedure -vaccinations, venipuncture and phlebotomy An applicant from a candidate who desires to secure a license from the Board to practice dental hygiene in this state must show proof: -is a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program -has passed all portions of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination -has passed a regional exam as approved by the Board Any applicant who fails to pass the jurisprudence exam may apply for a second examination and the applicant shall pay a... reexamination fee as established by the State Dental Act All licensees and permit holders shall ____ their current license in a visible place within the dental office or treatment facility Display What are the six expanded functions for dental hygienists? -administration of nitrous oxide -administration of local anesthesia -neuromodulator administration -therapeutic use of lasers -phlebotomy and venipuncture -elder care and public health What are the 12 dental specialties recognized by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry? -dental public health -endodontics -oral and maxillofacial surgery -oral and maxillofacial radiology -orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics -pediatric dentistry -periodontics -prosthodontics -oral and maxillofacial pathology -dental anesthesiology -oral medicine -orofacial pain direct supervision the supervisory dentist is in the dental office or treatment facility and during the appointment, personally examines the patient, diagnoses any conditions to be treated, and authorized the procedures to be performed by a dental hygienist, dental assistant, or oral maxillofacial surgery assistant, the supervising dentist is continuously on site and physically present in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedures are being performed and before dismissal of the patient evaluates the results of the dental treatment direct visual supervision the supervisory dentist has direct ongoing visual oversight which shall be maintained at all times during any procedure authorized to be performed by a dental assistant or an oral maxillofacial surgery assistant