MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam New Updatewith
complete solution
The 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 dental office or on the premises.
*general supervision
The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures
are being performed by the allied dental personnel.
*indirect
The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally
authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied
dental personnel.
direct
The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in
treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures.
personal
take a course with a minimum of 12 hours total comprised of didactic instruction, personally
administering and managing at least 3 individual supervised cases
DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous
DH, DT, DA
who can place sealants after completing a course by a school accredited by the commission on dental
accreditation?
DH and DT (not DA)
*WHO can give local anesthesia after completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited
by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Final construction
*Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for
_____________ of fixed and removable prostheses.
rotary instruments
*Before removal of bond material, a dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully
complete a course in the use of ____________ for the express purpose of the removal of bond material
from teeth.
true
T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires
,____
Rules, regulations, and CE requirements
nope
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- pt failure to comply with treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*the patient can be terminated for:
NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient?
both the DDS and DH/LDA
*Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond their scope of practice,
even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the DH/LDA acted on their own
DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
They are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA
Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the quest to achieve
your perfect smile"
What is wrong w/ the above ad?
true
In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best". They cannot make a
claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do; ex) "the top
15%" or "voted best.." T/F
-AED
-Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR
5 components of CPR training
a person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffer harm
shall give reasonable assistance to the exposed person
, Good Samaritan Law
law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society)
Criminal law
deal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is
awarded to the victim
Civil law
1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License?
25 for LDA and DH
50 for DDS and DT's
*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period?
directly related to clinical practice of dentistry
*minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists
fundamental credits
areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism
*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs
Core Subjects (fundamental credits)
-Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
*what are core subjects??
Fundamental; must be updated every 2 yrs
CPR is a _________ credit
Fundamental; printed from ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional
portfolio; 1 credit
*self assessment is a _____ credit
yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
complete solution
The 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 dental office or on the premises.
*general supervision
The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures
are being performed by the allied dental personnel.
*indirect
The dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally
authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied
dental personnel.
direct
The dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in
treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures.
personal
take a course with a minimum of 12 hours total comprised of didactic instruction, personally
administering and managing at least 3 individual supervised cases
DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous
DH, DT, DA
who can place sealants after completing a course by a school accredited by the commission on dental
accreditation?
DH and DT (not DA)
*WHO can give local anesthesia after completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited
by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
Final construction
*Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for
_____________ of fixed and removable prostheses.
rotary instruments
*Before removal of bond material, a dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully
complete a course in the use of ____________ for the express purpose of the removal of bond material
from teeth.
true
T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires
,____
Rules, regulations, and CE requirements
nope
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist?
- pt failure to comply with treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
- consistent tardiness or failed appts
- failure to pay for services rendered
- behavior mngmt issues
*the patient can be terminated for:
NO
The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient?
both the DDS and DH/LDA
*Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond their scope of practice,
even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the DH/LDA acted on their own
DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx.
They are creating a false/unjustified expectation.
Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a 'specialty' by the ADA
Ad: "Our practice specialized in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the quest to achieve
your perfect smile"
What is wrong w/ the above ad?
true
In advertising a dental office, the DDS cannot use terms such as "top" or "best". They cannot make a
claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do; ex) "the top
15%" or "voted best.." T/F
-AED
-Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
-Foreign body airway obstruction
-Two person rescuer
-Adult, child, and infant CPR
5 components of CPR training
a person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffer harm
shall give reasonable assistance to the exposed person
, Good Samaritan Law
law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society)
Criminal law
deal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is
awarded to the victim
Civil law
1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a Dental Professional License?
25 for LDA and DH
50 for DDS and DT's
*How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period?
directly related to clinical practice of dentistry
*minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH;
30 for DDS and dental therapists
fundamental credits
areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism
*minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs
Core Subjects (fundamental credits)
-Record Keeping
-Ethics
-Infection Control
-Patient Communication
-Management of med. emergencies
-Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA)
*what are core subjects??
Fundamental; must be updated every 2 yrs
CPR is a _________ credit
Fundamental; printed from ADA website; usually updated every 2yrs. completed and put in professional
portfolio; 1 credit
*self assessment is a _____ credit
yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
