Dental Jurisprudence Exam ,Questions with Actual
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Direct supervision
Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the dental auxiliary performs
delegated functions
Direct supervision duties
Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure,
evaluates performance of the allied dental professional
General supervision
Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions according to the
instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties
Dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which
the dentist is not required to be present in the office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision
Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
Indirect supervision duties
Dentist must be in the office area but not necessarily present in the same room as the aux, dentist must
be available to evaluate procedure.
Personal Supervision
while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the dental hygienist is authorized to aid in the
treatment by concurrently performing a supportive procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine periodontal
status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan.
DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal
structures
LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice
DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally
, DH, LDA-general
Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist.
DH, LDA-general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist.
DH-general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations.
DH-general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes
DH-general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or
intraorally.
DH-general
Recement intact temporary restorations
DH, LDA-general
Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges).
DH, LDA-general
Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic appliances.
DH, LDA-general
Remove excess bond material from ortho appliances
DH-general
LDA-direct
Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants
DH-general
LDA-indirect
Administer local anesthesia
DH-general
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions
DH-general
LDA-direct
Monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide oxygen relative analgesia
Answers Updated 2024
Direct supervision
Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the dental auxiliary performs
delegated functions
Direct supervision duties
Dentist is in the office, personally diagnosed condition to be treated, personally autho's procedure,
evaluates performance of the allied dental professional
General supervision
Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions according to the
instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present
General Supervision duties
Dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which
the dentist is not required to be present in the office or on the premises.
Indirect supervision
Overseeing an assistant's work by working in the immediate area
Indirect supervision duties
Dentist must be in the office area but not necessarily present in the same room as the aux, dentist must
be available to evaluate procedure.
Personal Supervision
while the dentist is personally treating a patient, the dental hygienist is authorized to aid in the
treatment by concurrently performing a supportive procedure
Performs charting, perform initial and periodic exams and assessments to determine periodontal
status and formulate treatment plan in coordination with the dentists plan.
DH-general
Complete charting with the exception of periodontal proving and assessment of periodontal
structures
LDA-general
Obtain informed consent within scope of practice
DH, LDA- general
Take photos extraorally and intraorally
, DH, LDA-general
Take vital signs such as pulse rate and blood pressure as directed by dentist.
DH, LDA-general
Make referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with a dentist.
DH-general
Complete prophylaxis to include scaling, root planing, polishing of restorations.
DH-general
Dietary analysis, salivary analysis and preparation of smears for dental health purposes
DH-general
Replacement, cementation, and adjustment of intact temporary restorations extraorally or
intraorally.
DH-general
Recement intact temporary restorations
DH, LDA-general
Place temporary fillings (not including temporization of inlays, onlays, crowns, and bridges).
DH, LDA-general
Cut arch wires, remove loose bands, or remove loose brackets on orthodontic appliances.
DH, LDA-general
Remove excess bond material from ortho appliances
DH-general
LDA-direct
Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants
DH-general
LDA-indirect
Administer local anesthesia
DH-general
Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia pursuant to the rule provisions
DH-general
LDA-direct
Monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide oxygen relative analgesia
