Chapter 05

An error on a charting entry should be

Lined through and rewritten.

The professional for whom the doctrine of respondeat superior does not hold true is the

None of the above (answer choices: licensed RDH, certified assistant, registered assistant.)

Expanded functions for dental auxiliaries include

Preparing and placing temporary coverage

Within a state, the practice of dentistry is supervised and regulated by the

State Board of Dentistry

The legal entity that mandates the legal restrictions and controls on the dentist, dental auxiliaries, and the practice of dentistry is the

State Dental Practice Act

The purpose of licensure is to

aid in keeping incompetent persons out of the field, assist in the enforcement of the Dental Practice Act, protect the public's general interest and welfare.

When a dentist fails to recognize a dental disease and the patient's condition worsens, it is known as

an act of omission

The law, as it applies to the practice of dentistry, is referred to as

civil law.

A patient breaking an appointment may be interpreted as ____________ on the part of the patient.

contributory negligence

The responsibilities of the patient to the dentist include

cooperating during treatment, following instructions, paying a reasonable fee for treatment and services provided.

The two types of statutory law are

criminal and civil

A violation of licensing regulations or inappropriate use of drugs would be regulated under

criminal law

The willful failure of a person or guardian to seek and obtain appropriate treatment for dental caries and oral infection is termed

dental neglect

An assistant who performs an expanded function that is not legal in his or her state is

engaging in the unlicensed practice of dentistry, and guilty of a criminal act.

Failure of the dentist to comply with the Dental Practice Act may result in

license suspension or revocation

Reciprocity occurs when

one state recognizes the dental license of an individual from another state

Malpractice is

professional negligence.

An agreement between two states to allow an individual licensed in one state to practice in another state is called

reciprocity

Under the concept of ____________, statements spontaneously made by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence and may be damaging to the interests of the dentist.

res gestae

The term ____________ generally means that the dentist is held responsible for the illegal acts committed by himself or herself and all other members of the dental staff.

respondeat superior

Members of the State Board of Dental Examiners are appointed by

the governor.