Dental Laws
State Dental Practice Act -
The primary purpose is to protect the public from incompetent practioners.
Who is on the state dental board? -
13 people- 9 dentists, 3 hygeniests, 1 citizen
What does the state dental board do? -
Adopts rules and regulations that define, interpret and implement the intent of the dental practice
act. Also regulates laws within the state.
Licensure -
To protect the public from unqualified or incompetent practitioners. Requirements from state to
state very. Dentists, EFDA's and dental hygienist must be licensed by the state in which they practice.
Expanded functions -
Specific intro oral functions that are delegated to dental auxiliaries who have increase skill in
training
When is the renewal date for an EFDA? -
Dec 31st of the following year you are registered
Respondent superior -
Means let the master answer the employer is responsible for any harm caused by the actions of
the employee well the employee is caring out the business of the employer.
Patient of record -
An individual who has been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist and has had the
treatment plant.
Indirect supervision -
The dentist has authorized and delegated specific procedures that may be performed by a legally
qualified dental accelerate for a patient of record. hygienist
General supervision "unsupervised" -
The dentist need not to be present in the office at the time of procedure
Personal supervision -
Supports the DDS- dental assistant
Direct supervision -
EFDA- DDS present in office, not in operatory, go Dennis must examine the patient before
delegating the procedure in again when the procedure is complete the Dennis must be physically
present in the office at the time procedures are being performed
