Jurisprudence Study Guide- Ethics 2 Questions and Answers Rated A+

Jurisprudence Study Guide- Ethics 2 Questions and Answers Rated A+ Who creates the OK Dental Practice Act? State Legislatures (Senate and House of Representatives) How often is the OK Dental Practice Act updated? Potentially every year What is the OK Dental Practice Act's purpose? To provide safety and general welfare to the public What professionals are addressed in the OK Dental Practice Act? Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants, Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistants, and Dental Laboratory Technicians You arrive at work in Dr. Joe's office. You find out that he will be out sick today. You plan on seeing those patients that he previously diagnosed and has authorized a perio maintenance appointment for. What kind of supervision is this? General Supervision _______ means the supervisory dentist is in the dental office or treatment facility and has personally diagnosed any conditions to be treated, authorizes the procedures to be performed by a dental hygienist, remains in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedures are being performed, and will evaluate the results of the dental treatment within a reasonable time as determined by the nature of the procedures performed, the needs of the patient, and the professional judgment of the supervisory dentist. Indirect Supervision _____ supervision can be used with recall patients and the DDS is in the office. Indirect Supervision In order to apply for a dental hygiene license in Oklahoma, what must you submit to the Oklahoma Board of Dental Examiners? •Non-Refundable Fee with Completed Application ($100) •Original National Board Scores/ Certified copy of National Board Scores •Regional Exam Scores (WREB Scores) •Copy of Diploma •Official Transcripts •Verification Report from the National Practitioner Databank •Verification From Any Other State You Are Licensed In With State Seal •3 Letters of Recommendation •Proof of Citizenship (Birth Certificate) or Qualified Alien Documentation (Passport) •Copy of Legal Documentation to show any name change(s) •Personal Interview (if requested by the Board or Investigator) •Jurisprudence Exam •Criminal background check (Fingerprint card) Can out-of-state hygienists volunteer at Oklahoma MOM? Yes, If they establish a special volunteer license by the OK Board of Dentistry. Can a newly licensed dental hygienist from Texas request an Oklahoma license? NO - The Board of Dentistry may issue a license to practice dental hygiene, without examination, to an out-of-state dental hygienist who has been engaged in the active practice of dental hygiene in another state or territory for at least two (2) years. The Board of Dentistry may issue a license to practice dental hygiene, without examination, to an out-of-state dental hygienist who has been engaged in the active practice of dental hygiene in another state or territory for at least____. two (2) years Can an out-of-state licensed dental hygienist get a temporary license in Oklahoma? YES- The Board of Dentistry may issue a temporary license to practice dental hygiene, without examination, to an out-of- state dental hygienist who has been engaged in the active practice of dental hygiene in another state or territory during the two (2) years immediately preceding application upon presentation to the Board of a certificate from the Board of Dental Examiners or a like dental hygiene licensing agency of that state or territory, certifying that the applicant is in good standing with the agency and upon