DENTAL HYGIENE FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES EXAM REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Who owns the pts record or chart?
The dentist
In the event that a dentist dies, where do all the "pt of record"
files go?
To another Florida licensed dentist
Advertising
-Means any statements ORAL or WRITTEN disseminated to the
public for the purpose of selling professional services or
inducing the public to enter into any obligation relating to such
professional services
-Must identify FL licensed dentist who assumes total
responsibility for advertisement (license number, commonly
used name, current address and phone number)
,How long is the advertisement good for if there is no
expiration date on it?
It is good for 90 days.
Purpose of advertising
To allow public access to information which provides a
sufficient basis to make an informed selection
In person and telephone solicitation is
Prohibited
Dentists can apply to advertise through a referral service, but
will be responsible for such advertisement content
It must state in reasonable size print and say that referral is
for dentists who pay or have been selected for membership
No dentist shall disseminate advertising that is:
-False, deceptive, or misleading
,-Contains laudatory statements
-Is intended to create false expectations
-Relates to the quality of dental services as compared to
others
-Contains representations that would deceive an ordinarily
prudent person
-Is intended to appeal to layperson's fears
Advertising of HIV/AIDS Status
-Public fear regarding the possibility of HIV transmission from
health care workers to patients, although scientifically
unfounded, has resulted in concerns regarding the safety of
dental care.
No dental health care licensee may represent that he or she is
HIV neg or free from AIDS. Any such advertisement or notice
must clearly state:
, THIS NEGATIVE HIV TEST CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I AM
CURRENTLY FREE OF HIV
When advertising HIV status you MUST
Inform the pt that current status guarantees nothing
Sterilization
Process by which ALL forms of life within an environment are
totally destroyed
How often are sterilizers monitored?
Every 40 hours (2400 minutes) or at least once every 30 days,
whichever comes first.
Disinfection
The destruction of inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while
they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of
some viruses
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED A+
Who owns the pts record or chart?
The dentist
In the event that a dentist dies, where do all the "pt of record"
files go?
To another Florida licensed dentist
Advertising
-Means any statements ORAL or WRITTEN disseminated to the
public for the purpose of selling professional services or
inducing the public to enter into any obligation relating to such
professional services
-Must identify FL licensed dentist who assumes total
responsibility for advertisement (license number, commonly
used name, current address and phone number)
,How long is the advertisement good for if there is no
expiration date on it?
It is good for 90 days.
Purpose of advertising
To allow public access to information which provides a
sufficient basis to make an informed selection
In person and telephone solicitation is
Prohibited
Dentists can apply to advertise through a referral service, but
will be responsible for such advertisement content
It must state in reasonable size print and say that referral is
for dentists who pay or have been selected for membership
No dentist shall disseminate advertising that is:
-False, deceptive, or misleading
,-Contains laudatory statements
-Is intended to create false expectations
-Relates to the quality of dental services as compared to
others
-Contains representations that would deceive an ordinarily
prudent person
-Is intended to appeal to layperson's fears
Advertising of HIV/AIDS Status
-Public fear regarding the possibility of HIV transmission from
health care workers to patients, although scientifically
unfounded, has resulted in concerns regarding the safety of
dental care.
No dental health care licensee may represent that he or she is
HIV neg or free from AIDS. Any such advertisement or notice
must clearly state:
, THIS NEGATIVE HIV TEST CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT I AM
CURRENTLY FREE OF HIV
When advertising HIV status you MUST
Inform the pt that current status guarantees nothing
Sterilization
Process by which ALL forms of life within an environment are
totally destroyed
How often are sterilizers monitored?
Every 40 hours (2400 minutes) or at least once every 30 days,
whichever comes first.
Disinfection
The destruction of inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while
they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of
some viruses
