Advanced Dental Hygiene II Midterm Exam
Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedures, but does not have to be physically
present? -Correct Answers= general supervision
Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure and is physically present? -Correct
Answers= indirect supervision
Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure, is physically present, and approves the
work after completion? -Correct Answers= direct supervision
Under which supervision does the dentist not authorize, nor supervise procedures? -Correct Answers=
unsupervised
Under which supervision does the hygienist initiate services without authorization without the dentist being
present (with some exceptions to certain DH services)? -Correct Answers= direct access/independent
Under which supervision does the dentist and hygienist decide services together and the dentist can be on-
site or off-site (with some exceptions to certain DH services)? -Correct Answers= collaborative
How many states allow direct supervision only in private settings? -Correct Answers= 7
Of the seven states that allow direct supervision in private settings, which two states do not allow services
in public settings? -Correct Answers= alabama
mississippi
Which is the only state that allows independent practice? -Correct Answers= colorado
, What are the three factors affecting supervision? -Correct Answers= geographic location (state, region)
setting services delivered (public, private)
type of services offered (prophy, fluoride, xrays)
What are the three varying levels of direct access practice? -Correct Answers= independent
collaborative
unsupervised
At an independent practice the hygienist may own the practice and provide which four services? -Correct
Answers= DH diagnosis/treatment plan
remove deposits
apply fluoride/sealants/preventative agents
apply topical anesthetics
At an independent practice the hygienist can provide local anesthesia and radiographs under which
supervision? -Correct Answers= general
At an independent practice the hygienist can provide nitrous oxide under which supervision? -Correct
Answers= direct
Which state allows expanded practice dental hygienists? -Correct Answers= oregon
The education requirements for expanded practice dental hygiene is _________ hours of supervised DH
practice, complete ______ hours of board-approved courses, and ________ hours of limited access practice
under direct supervision. -Correct Answers= 2500
40
500
Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedures, but does not have to be physically
present? -Correct Answers= general supervision
Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure and is physically present? -Correct
Answers= indirect supervision
Under which supervision does the dentist authorize the procedure, is physically present, and approves the
work after completion? -Correct Answers= direct supervision
Under which supervision does the dentist not authorize, nor supervise procedures? -Correct Answers=
unsupervised
Under which supervision does the hygienist initiate services without authorization without the dentist being
present (with some exceptions to certain DH services)? -Correct Answers= direct access/independent
Under which supervision does the dentist and hygienist decide services together and the dentist can be on-
site or off-site (with some exceptions to certain DH services)? -Correct Answers= collaborative
How many states allow direct supervision only in private settings? -Correct Answers= 7
Of the seven states that allow direct supervision in private settings, which two states do not allow services
in public settings? -Correct Answers= alabama
mississippi
Which is the only state that allows independent practice? -Correct Answers= colorado
, What are the three factors affecting supervision? -Correct Answers= geographic location (state, region)
setting services delivered (public, private)
type of services offered (prophy, fluoride, xrays)
What are the three varying levels of direct access practice? -Correct Answers= independent
collaborative
unsupervised
At an independent practice the hygienist may own the practice and provide which four services? -Correct
Answers= DH diagnosis/treatment plan
remove deposits
apply fluoride/sealants/preventative agents
apply topical anesthetics
At an independent practice the hygienist can provide local anesthesia and radiographs under which
supervision? -Correct Answers= general
At an independent practice the hygienist can provide nitrous oxide under which supervision? -Correct
Answers= direct
Which state allows expanded practice dental hygienists? -Correct Answers= oregon
The education requirements for expanded practice dental hygiene is _________ hours of supervised DH
practice, complete ______ hours of board-approved courses, and ________ hours of limited access practice
under direct supervision. -Correct Answers= 2500
40
500
