Dental Law & Ethics Questions with 100% Complete Solutions, Graded to Pass

Can RDAs deliver permanent restorations? - No, but rdaefs can Can RDAs deliver temporary restorations? - Yes Can an RDH deliver local anesthetic under direct supervision? - Yes Can an RDA chart under general supervision? - Yes Can a DA mix cement under direct supervision? - Yes An RDA tells you during an interview that she knows how to pack cord and take final impressions for cast restorations. What do you need to consider? - whether she has had certification on extended functions a Hygienist calls you and says a patients temporary crown fell off. You should tell the hygienist to... - wait until you come in Can you talk about patient treatment in the waiting room? - No, it is a breach of patients dental treatment confidentiality (eg Walking with patient through a busy reception room, you ask if she wants to go with dentures or implants) What should you do if the office managers computer with pt info is visible from the waiting room? - tell the office manager that work areas need to be away from the view of the public You hire an office manager who will be dealing with patient charts. What should you do regarding confidentiality of records? - Train the manager following HIPPA policies When transferring paper to electronic files, how do you ensure confidentiality? - Following policies of HIPPA / destroy the paper using HIPPA guidelines What guidelines help offices ensure that they are meeting the welfare of their staff? - OSHA What are the legal implications of a dentist practicing and advertising under the name of "gentle dentistry"? - Dentist must fill out fictitious practice name form with the dental board for approval If someone advertises as the best cosmetic dentistry practice in the area and states that free consultation is only for new patients, what are the legal implications of this action? - 1) They must offer free consultations for all patients, old and new 2) it is inappropriate to advertise as the best in the area because it implies superiority ***these are 2 separate answer choices, I think its #2*** What is an implantology specialist? - NOT A REAL THING if a dentist trained in endodontics through a GPR program, can he claim to be an endodontist? - NO! he must complete an ADA certified program to claim a specialty What must you obtain before disclosing a patient's dental history to another dentist / colleague? - Patient consent What happens if you notice at a later date that you forgot to write something in the chart at your exam appointment? - DO NOT change a prior entry, make a NEW entry and sign with your initials What do you do if a patient asks for a copy of their records, but still has a balance for the treatment? - You must give patient a copy of their records, despite the balance If a patient requests a copy of their records, what is the maximum number of days the dentist can take to deliver them? - 15 days You write a prescription to relieve pain due to a RCT, how long do you have to keep this prescription form in their chart? - 3 years How long must a dentist keep records of controlled drugs being dispensed to patients in the dental office? - 3 years What information must be included in the inventory log in dispensing meds from the office? - patients personal info, type of medicine, dosage, number dispensed If a patient comes in for a fourth refill of hydrocodone for a toothache without being evaluated, what should the dentist be concerned with? - overprescribing medication when a dentist is retiring, how long do records need to be stored / accessible? - 7 years How many days do you have to notify the board following a death / cardiac arrest related to dentistry? - 7 days If you dont complete a planned procedure due to an emergency, but the office manager billed the insurance company already, what do you do? - notify insurance company and reimburse the money If a patient is in a financial bind and the dentist waives their copay without disclosure to the insurance company, the dentist has participated in what? - overbilling A patient comes in for ER and is in between insurance plans. She asks if you can back date the bill OR bill for a later date. What do you tell the patient? - Tell her she will be responsible for the payment. Do not ever tamper with the date of service to bill old or new insurance companies How many days do you have to notify the board if you change the business or mailing address of record that is filed with the board? - 30 days A patient's dental insurance is ending soon and she wants to extract all of her teeth and place dentures to never deal with billing again. What do you tell her? - Review all possible risks, alternatives, and treatments available before making any decisions