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A series of questions and answers related to dental hygiene jurisprudence, covering topics such as licensing requirements, scope of practice, and ethical considerations. It is a valuable resource for dental hygiene students preparing for their jurisprudence exam.
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A dentist or dental hygiene member of the board may serve no more then 2 consecutive terms. - answer>>False. MS dental hygienists may place subgingival periodontal treatment agents for patients. - answer>>True. Dental assistants may do supragingival scaling on pediatric patients under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. - answer>>False. Licensed MS nurses are allowed to administer local anesthesia in the dental office. - answer>>False. Dental auxiliaries are allowed to adjust the gingival side of a complete or partial denture. - answer>>True. Licensed DH are allowed to use soft tissue lasers to treat perio pockets. - answer>>False. A DH who has graduated from a foreign DH school may be eligible for licensure by credentials if they have practiced for a minimum for 3 years. - answer>>False. A DH must score a minimum of 75% on a jurisprudence exam within 60 days of applying for licensure. - answer>>False. A dentist is not required to release treatment records to patients. - answer>>False. Licensed dentists are allowed to prescribe medications for sinus problems and smoking cessation. - answer>>True.
Controlled substances may be dispensed if a bound record of all drugs received and dispensed to patients is maintained. - answer>>True. The board is composed of 6 members. - answer>>False. Complaints must include name, address, phone number, and signature of the party filing the complaint.
DH may administer local anesthesia. - answer>>False. DH may perform the equilibration or adjustment of occlusion on natural or artificial dentition, restoration, or sealants. - answer>>False. No more than 4 hours per year on the subject of CPR shall be allowed toward the two year requirement.
An applicant for licensure by examination as a dental hygienist must be of good moral character, be possessed of a high school education, and have attained the age of 21 years. - answer>>False. For CE, a maximum of 25% of the required coursework may be computer based. - answer>>True. Dental auxiliaries must be certified in CPR within 90 days of employment. - answer>>False. CE records must be kept for 5 years. - answer>>False. Pharmacists are authorized to fill prescriptions of legally licensed and registered dentists of this state for any drugs to be used in the practice of dentistry. - answer>>True. A dentist must keep patient records for 10 years after seeing a patient. - answer>>False. Each license must notify the board within 14 days of any change in address of residence. - answer>>False. The governor appoints one dentist member from the state. - answer>>True. Both DH and dental assistants may place sealants under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. - answer>>True. Dental hygienists may administer nitrous oxide under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. - answer>>True. Dental auxiliary may activate or adjust orthodontic appliances. - answer>>False.
A general dentist may announce the services available in his practice as long as he does not imply that he is a specialist. - answer>>True. A DH may perform a brush biopsy if permitted by a licensed dentist. - answer>>False. MS DH may place and pack retraction cords. - answer>>True. CE hours earned in excess may be carried over to the next reporting period. - answer>>False. DH who are licensed in the state of MS are required to obtain a radiology permit. - answer>>False. Analgesia is the diminution/elimination of pain. - answer>>True. An enteral conscious sedation permit is required whenever a licensed dentist utilized inhalation agents and/or multiple doses of oral medications attempting to achieve a level of sedation beyond anxiolysis. - answer>>True. All advertisements must include the full name and the degree of the dentist who will be providing services. - answer>>True. It is recommended that dental offices purchase an AED. - answer>>False.