MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide Latest Update 2023/2024

MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam 8 components of the dental record - Correct Answer-1. Personal Data 2. Patient's reasons for visit 3. Dental and medical history 4. Clinical examinations 5. Diagnosis 6. Treatment plan 7. Informed consent 8. Progress notes An adult patient's record must be kept __________. - Correct Answer-7 years beyond the last time they were seen. A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for ___________. - Correct Answer-7 years beyond the age of 18. Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving ___________. - Correct Answer-options, benefits, and risks and the patient giving approval. Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - Correct Answer-True When electronic records are kept, _______. - Correct Answer-a dentist must keep either a duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record. At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if they still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. - Correct Answer-True Original radiographs or records should never be sent. Diagnostic duplicated radiographs and copied records must be created and sent. - Correct Answer-True Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - Correct Answer- Yes Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - Correct Answer-MN Department of Health (MDH) No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F - Correct Answer-True Remuneration - Correct Answer-refers to payment fo a service Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - Correct Answer-No Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - Correct Answer-Yes The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - Correct Answer--Patient's failure to comply with treatment or professional advice -Consistent tardiness or failed appointments -Failure to pay for services rendered -Behavior management issues Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks them to do it? - Correct Answer-No, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of the Dental Practice Act. -The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable. -The BOD may take disciplinary action against the LDA and the DDS. What are the violations in this ad? "Our practice specializes in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the quest to achieve your perfect smile." - Correct Answer-Several key words are in violation of the advertising rule. A dentist cannot say they are superior and cannot promise results of treatment. They are creating a false or unjustified expectation. Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the ADA. Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate they are general dentists and not orthodontists? - Correct Answer-Yes, the same would be true for a general dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or oral surgery (3rd molar extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those fields. In advertising a dental office, the dentist cannot use the terms "top" or "best" in describing who they are or what they do. T/F - Correct Answer-True, they cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do. For example, "the top 15%..." or "voted best..." The 5 components of the required dental professional CPR training: - Correct Answer-o AED (Automated external defibrillator) o Barrier mask or bag for ventilation o Foreign body airway obstruction o Two person rescuer o Adult, child, and infant CPR