Dental Jurisprudence Exam with
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Direct supervision - ANSWER-Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically
present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties - ANSWER-Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed
condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the
allied dental professional
General supervision - ANSWER-Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary
performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not
necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties - ANSWER-Dentist has prior knowledge and has given
consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to
be present in the office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision - ANSWER-Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the
immediate area
Indirect supervision duties - ANSWER-Dentist must be in the office area but not
necessarily present in the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate
procedure.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER-while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the
dental hygienist is authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a
supportive procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine
periodontal status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. -
ANSWER-DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of
periodontal structures - ANSWER-LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - ANSWER-DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
, Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist. -
ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a
dentist. - ANSWER-DH-general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. -
ANSWER-DH-general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes
- ANSWER-DH-general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally
or intraorally. - ANSWER-DH-general
Recement intact temporary restorations - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and
bridges). - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic
appliances. - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Remove excess bond material from ortho appliances - ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-direct
Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants - ANSWER-
DH-general
LDA-indirect
Administer local anesthesia - ANSWER-DH-general
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions -
ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-direct
Monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide oxygen relative
analgesia - ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-indirect
Remove marginal overhangs - ANSWER-DH-general
Perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns not including instrumentation. Removal
of calculus by instrumentation must be done by the dentist or dental hygienist before
mechanical polishing. - ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-indirect
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Direct supervision - ANSWER-Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically
present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions
Direct supervision duties - ANSWER-Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed
condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure, evaluates performance of the
allied dental professional
General supervision - ANSWER-Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary
performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not
necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties - ANSWER-Dentist has prior knowledge and has given
consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to
be present in the office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision - ANSWER-Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the
immediate area
Indirect supervision duties - ANSWER-Dentist must be in the office area but not
necessarily present in the same room as the aux, dentist must be available to evaluate
procedure.
Personal Supervision - ANSWER-while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the
dental hygienist is authorized to aid in the treatment by concurrently performing a
supportive procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine
periodontal status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan. -
ANSWER-DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of
periodontal structures - ANSWER-LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice - ANSWER-DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
, Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist. -
ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a
dentist. - ANSWER-DH-general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations. -
ANSWER-DH-general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes
- ANSWER-DH-general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally
or intraorally. - ANSWER-DH-general
Recement intact temporary restorations - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and
bridges). - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic
appliances. - ANSWER-DH, LDA-general
Remove excess bond material from ortho appliances - ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-direct
Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants - ANSWER-
DH-general
LDA-indirect
Administer local anesthesia - ANSWER-DH-general
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions -
ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-direct
Monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide oxygen relative
analgesia - ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-indirect
Remove marginal overhangs - ANSWER-DH-general
Perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns not including instrumentation. Removal
of calculus by instrumentation must be done by the dentist or dental hygienist before
mechanical polishing. - ANSWER-DH-general
LDA-indirect
