MN JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2023
All DHCP must renew their license every ____________ on the date _____________.
2 years; when they originally got their license
A maximum of _____ credit hours for DDS and DT of elective CE's
20
______________ credit hours each biennial cycle for a DH and LDA
25
How many CE credits does a DDS, DT, DH, LDA need to have in a 2 year period?
25 for LDA and DH 50 for DDS and DT
A minimum of _____ credit hours for DDS and DT of fundamental CE's
30
All dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name or address change
30 days
A dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than __________ DH unless authorized by the board.
4
a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one practice setting
4
How many DT can a DDS have?
5
MN BOD has _________________ members.
5 DDS, 1 DH, 1, LDA, 2 public members
BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have ___________ days to submit COPIES of your CE record. Never send in an original.
60 days
A DDS is responsible for ensuring that any DA complies with _______A_________ & ________B________
A) completing a CPR course B) compliance w/most current infection control
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?
ALL OF THE ABOVE.
What are elective credits?
Activities directly related to, or supportive, of the practice of dentistry
personal supervision
DDS is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures.
what is moderate sedation (still conscious)
Pt is relaxed, awake and can still respond
Who can perform preliminary charting including assessments and existing restoration, determine the perio status, and formulate the DH tx plan in coordination with DDS?
RDH
Who completes prophy with scaling, root planing, and polishing restorations
RDH
who can make referrals in consultation with DDS
RDH
who can remove overhangs?
RDH
Who can place an IV line?
RDH & LDA under direct supervision
Who can cut arch wires, remove loose bands or brackets?
RDH & LDA under general supervision
who can deliver vacuum-formed orthodox retainers?
RDH & LDA under general supervision
who can place and remove orthodox separators?
RDH & LDA under general supervision
who can take X-rays?
RDH & LDA under general supervision
who can take impressions for casts and bite registrations?
RDH & LDA under general supervision
who can manage and remove IV lines?
RDH & LDA under indirect supervision
who can utilizing rotary instruments for the removal of bond material from teeth?
RDH & LDA under indirect supervision
Who can give local anesthesia after completing a course on local anesthesia from a school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
RDH and DT
who can do replacement, cementation and adjustment of INTACT temporary restorations
RDH and LDA under general supervision
who can administer local anesthesia?
RDH under general supervision
who can etch enamel surfaces; apply and adjust sealants?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can monitor a patient on nitrous?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervisoin
Who can dry root canals with paper points
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
Who can place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement.
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can etch enamel surfaces before bonding of ortho by DDS
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can place and remove a rubber dam?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can place and remove periodontal packs?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can polish clinic crowns?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can preselect ortho bands?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can remove and replace ligature ties and arch wires?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can remove sutures?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who can remove temporary RESTORATIONS with hand instruments only?
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
who remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, ortho appliances with HAND INSTRUMENTS
RDH under general supervision LDA under indirect supervision
T/F: One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices.
True, you cannot make copies yourself
what is high level disinfection?
eliminate of ALL microorganisms EXCEPTS bacterial spores
The services provided by a dental hygienist shall *not* include what?
final diagnosis
what is general anesthesia (unconscious)
for extreme cases of dental care
a DT is limited to practicing in settings that serve ________________________.
low income, uninsured, and underserved patients
can a dentist accept $$ for making a referral (renumeration = $$) to another dentist?
No
what is a limited licensed dental assistant?
a nonlicense DA but have taken a course in taking radiographs
Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current 2 year cycle AND the previous _________ year cycle.
2 years
DH, DT or DA must do these before administering nitrous
- take a course w/a min of 12 hours comprised of didactic instructions, personally administering, and managing at least 3 individual supervised cases
what are the 6 core subjects?
1) Record keeping 2) Ethics 3) Infection control 4) Pt communication 5) Management of medical emergencies 6) Diagnosis and tx planning
applicant for dental assisting and DH requires
1) application 2) copy of diploma/ certificate 3) submit evidence of satisfactory passing state & national board 4) picture 5) background check
A DH may employed by a nonprofit organization to perform DH services **WITHOUT** the pt first being examined by a licensed DDS if the DH has....
1) has been engaged in active practice no less than 2400 hrs in the past 18 months / a career total of 3,000 hours 2) has entered into a collaborative agreement w/a license DDSS that authorize the services provided by DH 3) has docs participation in courses in infection control and med emergencies 4) maintain CPR certificate from AHA or American Red Cross
A maximum of _____ credit hours for DH and LDA of elective CE's
10
a regulated person shall, within _____________, report to the appropriate board personal knowledge of a serious failure or a pattern of failure by another regulated person to comply with accepted and prevailing infection control procedures related to prevention of hiv hbv and hcv transmission
10 days
A minimum of _____ credit hours for DH and LDA of fundamental CE's
15
how many fundamental credits does a DDS, DT, DH, LDA needs that is directly related to clinical practice of dentistry?
15 credits for LDA and DH 30 for DDS and DT
What qualifies a dental hygiene to apply for licensure?
A person of *GOOD MORAL CHARACTER*, who has graduated from a DH PROGRAM accredited by the *commission on Dental Accreditation* and established in an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the US department of education to offer college-level programs
A) how long can a MN BOD member serve? B) And who appoints the 9 members?
A) 2 consecutive 4 year terms (8 years total) B) the governor
CPR is a _______A___________ credit and it must be update every ______B_______ years.
A) Fundamental B) 2 years
Self assessment is a _______A_________ credit, usually updated every _________B__________ year, it is worth 1 credit.
A) Fundamental B) 2 years
DH and DA with restorative functions can place, contour, and adjust amalgam, glass ionomers, and stainless steel crowns on class _________ (RDH and DA must complete a board approved course on these specific restorative procedures)
Class I, II, V
which dental public health is not considered as a specialty dental practices?
Cosmetic
indirect supervision
DDS authorizes the procedure and remains in the office while procedure is being performed by the allied dental personnel
general supervision
DDS gives consent for the procedures without being present in the dental office/ premises
direct supervision
DDS is in the office, diagnoses, authorizes, and evaluates the performances of the allied dental personnel.
Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite registrations for _____________ of fixed and removable prostheses.
Final construction
can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric pt?
No
what if a patient stops by and ask the tech to clean the denture?
Lab tech cannot clean the denture
what if a patient stops by and asks the tech for a denture adjustment??
Lab tech cannot do denture adjustment
T/F : Must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain sight for pts to see. When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at multiple practices.
True
T/F A dental tech and DDS may practice in the same facility but may each have their own practice.
True
T/F the DDS is not responsible for the dental tech unless the tech is EMPLOYED by the DDS
True
Can a non licensed DA be trained ON THE JOB , on site with a DDS duties?
Yes
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category?
Yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category
what is the definition of elective CE's?
activities directly related to or supportive of the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting
what is the definition of fundamental CE's?
activities directly related to the provision of clinical dental services
the patient can be terminated for
all of the above
Which of these can a DA cannot do without a license?
apply fluoride varnish in community setting without DDS
what is the definition of core subjects CE's?
areas of knowledge that relates to public safety and professionalism
who could be in trouble by the BOF if a RDH/LDA practices beyond their scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the RDH/LDA acted on their own?
both the DDS and RDH/LDA
deep sedation (unconscious)
can only be performed by an anesthesiologist/oral surgeon, a depressed lv of consciousness which the pt cannot be easily aroused but responds purposefully following painful stimulation
A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS (all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and submitted to the board EVERY YEAR)
collaborative management agreement
what is disinfection?
destroy most pathogenic and other microorganisms by physical or chemical means
how many core subjects (fundamental credits) areas of knowledge that relate to public *safety* and professionalism is needed?
minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 years
can a RDH or LDA place a cavity liner or endo filler?
no
who performed general anesthesia?
oral and maxiofacial surgeons
what is a biennial term?
properly renewed license or permit issued by board valid from first day of month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or terminated according to procedures in this part
For all referrals to pt for further procedures, RDH must fill out and _____________________ for collaborating DDS.
provide a copy
what must be on every complete upper and lower denture and removable dental prosthesis?
pt's name and SS #
what is decontamination?
removal, inactivation, destruction of HBV/HIV, HBV/HIV is no longer capable of causing infection
what are the duties that a non licensed DA can be trained on the job, on site with a DDS
retract the cheek, suction, transfer instruments, mix cements, help in sterilization, turn rooms around, set up/tear down, set pts, and walk pts out.
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.
rotary instruments
what is the definition of clinical subjects CE's?
subjects directly related to dental care and treatment to patients
Definition of minimal sedation (conscious sedation)
to reduce anxiety -> anxiolysis, lightest form of sedation
T/F -- DH or LDA shall NOT take impressions and bite registrations for the FINAL construction of fixed and removable prostheses.
true
T/F: 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.."
true
