OKLAHOMA JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM
T/F: A hygienist can own or operate an independent practice of dental
hygiene in OK. - ANSWERS-False, they can NOT
Requirement for N2O to be approved for DH; satisfactory completion
of course of study consisting of a minimum of _____ hours approved
by the board. - ANSWERS-12
Requirement for local anesthesia to be approved for DH; satisfactory
completion of course of study consisting of a minimum of _____
hours approved by the board. - ANSWERS-20 1/2
What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures, demos, lab
work, clinical work- requires student to perform the task in a clinical
setting sufficient to prove students ability to perform task with skill
and safety. - ANSWERS-Level 4
What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures, demos-
includes at least 1 practical demo sufficient to allow student to
observe and recognize successful completion of task. - ANSWERS-
Level 2
,What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures to provide
familiarization w/ techniques, materials used, and application
limitations/contraindications. - ANSWERS-Level 1
What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures, demos, and
lab work- require performance by the student of the subject task to a
satisfactory level such as will assure the health, safety, and welfare of
pts. Performance shall be made without regard to time expended to
necessary repetitions. Course provider shall provide mannequins
made for such work or require students to provide live subjects as pts.
- ANSWERS-Level 3
What are the 9 dental specialty licenses? - ANSWERS-1) dental
public health
2) endodontics
3) oral/maxillofacial surgery
4) oral/maxillofacial radiology
5) orthodontics
6) oral/maxillofacial pathology
7) pediatric dentistry
8) periodontics
9) prosthodontics
The board of governors is vested with these 9 powers/duties: -
ANSWERS-1) enforce provisions of the state dental act
2) perform the executive function of the organization
, 3) examine all candidates for licenses
4) inspect dental offices/labs
5) establish minimum standards of dental care
6) examine candidates for certification as hygienists
7) issue dental lab permits upon appropriate application
8) conduct hearings regarding complaints against dentists and
hygienists
9) exercise such disciplinary powers as we are conferred by the state
dental act
When are the annual registration fees waived and a renewal certificate
issued without cost to an OK licensee? - ANSWERS-When they have
held an OK license for 25 years and become physically disabled b/c
of age or disability and have retired from the practice of dentistry.
What duties are dental assistants allowed to do? - ANSWERS-Any
duty for which the assistant has received adequate office based
training by the supervisory dentist to ensure that the dental assistant is
properly aware of all the requirements and responsibilities of each
duty to be performed. These duties may only be performed on a
patient of record under direct supervision of a dentist.
An assistant must hold a current expanded duty permit in Coronal
polishing/topical fluoride prior to enrolling in a course of study to get
a permit for: - ANSWERS-Placement of pit and fissure sealants
EXAM
T/F: A hygienist can own or operate an independent practice of dental
hygiene in OK. - ANSWERS-False, they can NOT
Requirement for N2O to be approved for DH; satisfactory completion
of course of study consisting of a minimum of _____ hours approved
by the board. - ANSWERS-12
Requirement for local anesthesia to be approved for DH; satisfactory
completion of course of study consisting of a minimum of _____
hours approved by the board. - ANSWERS-20 1/2
What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures, demos, lab
work, clinical work- requires student to perform the task in a clinical
setting sufficient to prove students ability to perform task with skill
and safety. - ANSWERS-Level 4
What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures, demos-
includes at least 1 practical demo sufficient to allow student to
observe and recognize successful completion of task. - ANSWERS-
Level 2
,What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures to provide
familiarization w/ techniques, materials used, and application
limitations/contraindications. - ANSWERS-Level 1
What level of course for DH's/DA's? Includes lectures, demos, and
lab work- require performance by the student of the subject task to a
satisfactory level such as will assure the health, safety, and welfare of
pts. Performance shall be made without regard to time expended to
necessary repetitions. Course provider shall provide mannequins
made for such work or require students to provide live subjects as pts.
- ANSWERS-Level 3
What are the 9 dental specialty licenses? - ANSWERS-1) dental
public health
2) endodontics
3) oral/maxillofacial surgery
4) oral/maxillofacial radiology
5) orthodontics
6) oral/maxillofacial pathology
7) pediatric dentistry
8) periodontics
9) prosthodontics
The board of governors is vested with these 9 powers/duties: -
ANSWERS-1) enforce provisions of the state dental act
2) perform the executive function of the organization
, 3) examine all candidates for licenses
4) inspect dental offices/labs
5) establish minimum standards of dental care
6) examine candidates for certification as hygienists
7) issue dental lab permits upon appropriate application
8) conduct hearings regarding complaints against dentists and
hygienists
9) exercise such disciplinary powers as we are conferred by the state
dental act
When are the annual registration fees waived and a renewal certificate
issued without cost to an OK licensee? - ANSWERS-When they have
held an OK license for 25 years and become physically disabled b/c
of age or disability and have retired from the practice of dentistry.
What duties are dental assistants allowed to do? - ANSWERS-Any
duty for which the assistant has received adequate office based
training by the supervisory dentist to ensure that the dental assistant is
properly aware of all the requirements and responsibilities of each
duty to be performed. These duties may only be performed on a
patient of record under direct supervision of a dentist.
An assistant must hold a current expanded duty permit in Coronal
polishing/topical fluoride prior to enrolling in a course of study to get
a permit for: - ANSWERS-Placement of pit and fissure sealants
