ETHICS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
1. Who is a dental hygienist according to statutes? - Any person licensed and engaged
in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related and associated duties, including
educational, clinical, and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures
2. What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the board can impose? -
Administrative penalty, fine up to $2,000, restrictions on scope of practice, impose peer
review, and professional education requirements, censure or probation and restitution to
patient, revoke license
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? - No
4. T/F - A recognized dental hygiene school must be accredited by the American
Dental Commission on Dental Accreditation - True
5. Who are "supervised personnel"? - Dental hygienists, assistants, lab tech, denturists, x-
ray tech, anyone supervised by a dentist
6. What is considered "Unprofessional conduct"? - - Betrayal of professional
confidence, other than required by law
o Coming to work drunk
o Prescribing birth control pills for the receptionist's daughter
o Telling a client you can permanently cure his periodontal disease
o Treating your client in an unsafe environment
o Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered
o Failing to report when your DDS is practicing under the influence
7. Define the scope of practice for a dentist as amended in 2011? - Diagnosis,
surgical or nonsurgical treatment, and performance-related adjunctive procedures for any
disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the human tooth,
, alveolar process, gums, lips, cheek, jaws, oral cavity, and associanted tissues, including the
removal of stains, discolorations and concretions
8. Who, generally speaking, comprises the Dental Board? - 6 licensed dentists, 2
licensed hygienists, 2 public members, 1 business member
9. Are the board members appointed or elected? - Appointed by the governor
10. How long is a board members term of service, and when does it begin and
end? - 4 years; Jan 1
11. T/F - A board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years on the
board - True
12. What is a quorum, and how does this affect the boards decisions?? - Majority of
the board (6/11) must be present with 51% vote to pass decisions
13. T/F - The board also serves as the executive director - False
14. T/F - The president of the board must be a dentist - False
15. T/F - Serving on the board is a voluntary commitment and members are not paid for their
services - False
16. What are the most significant powers and duties of the board? - Establish
education standard, evaluate dental schools, issue license review permits, enforce rules
1. Who is a dental hygienist according to statutes? - Any person licensed and engaged
in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related and associated duties, including
educational, clinical, and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures
2. What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the board can impose? -
Administrative penalty, fine up to $2,000, restrictions on scope of practice, impose peer
review, and professional education requirements, censure or probation and restitution to
patient, revoke license
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? - No
4. T/F - A recognized dental hygiene school must be accredited by the American
Dental Commission on Dental Accreditation - True
5. Who are "supervised personnel"? - Dental hygienists, assistants, lab tech, denturists, x-
ray tech, anyone supervised by a dentist
6. What is considered "Unprofessional conduct"? - - Betrayal of professional
confidence, other than required by law
o Coming to work drunk
o Prescribing birth control pills for the receptionist's daughter
o Telling a client you can permanently cure his periodontal disease
o Treating your client in an unsafe environment
o Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered
o Failing to report when your DDS is practicing under the influence
7. Define the scope of practice for a dentist as amended in 2011? - Diagnosis,
surgical or nonsurgical treatment, and performance-related adjunctive procedures for any
disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the human tooth,
, alveolar process, gums, lips, cheek, jaws, oral cavity, and associanted tissues, including the
removal of stains, discolorations and concretions
8. Who, generally speaking, comprises the Dental Board? - 6 licensed dentists, 2
licensed hygienists, 2 public members, 1 business member
9. Are the board members appointed or elected? - Appointed by the governor
10. How long is a board members term of service, and when does it begin and
end? - 4 years; Jan 1
11. T/F - A board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years on the
board - True
12. What is a quorum, and how does this affect the boards decisions?? - Majority of
the board (6/11) must be present with 51% vote to pass decisions
13. T/F - The board also serves as the executive director - False
14. T/F - The president of the board must be a dentist - False
15. T/F - Serving on the board is a voluntary commitment and members are not paid for their
services - False
16. What are the most significant powers and duties of the board? - Establish
education standard, evaluate dental schools, issue license review permits, enforce rules
