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A comprehensive study guide for the minnesota dental jurisprudence exam, covering a wide range of topics related to the legal and ethical aspects of dental practice in the state of minnesota. The guide includes detailed questions and answers on topics such as dental professional responsibilities, continuing education requirements, infection control protocols, dental technician regulations, and the scope of practice for different dental team members. The guide is designed to provide dental professionals with the knowledge and understanding necessary to successfully navigate the legal and regulatory landscape of the dental industry in minnesota, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The study guide is specifically tailored for the 2023/2024 exam cycle, with all answers verified to be 100% correct and top-ranked for success.
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8 components of the dental record - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Personal Data
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - CORRECT ANSWERS MN Department of Health (MDH) No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F - CORRECT ANSWERS True Remuneration - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to payment fo a service Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - CORRECT ANSWERS No Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - CORRECT ANSWERS -Patient's failure to comply with treatment or professional advice -Consistent tardiness or failed appointments -Failure to pay for services rendered -Behavior management issues Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks them to do it? - CORRECT ANSWERS No, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of the Dental Practice Act. -The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable. -The BOD may take disciplinary action against the LDA and the DDS. What are the violations in this ad? "Our practice specializes in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the quest to achieve your perfect smile." - CORRECT ANSWERS Several key words are in violation of the advertising rule. A dentist cannot say they are superior and cannot promise results of
treatment. They are creating a false or unjustified expectation. Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the ADA. Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate they are general dentists and not orthodontists? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, the same would be true for a general dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or oral surgery (3rd molar extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those fields. In advertising a dental office, the dentist cannot use the terms "top" or "best" in describing who they are or what they do. T/F - CORRECT ANSWERS True, they cannot make a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what they do. For example, "the top 15%..." or "voted best..." The 5 components of the required dental professional CPR training: - CORRECT ANSWERS o AED (Automated external defibrillator) o Barrier mask or bag for ventilation o Foreign body airway obstruction o Two person rescuer o Adult, child, and infant CPR If a dental professional comes upon an accident in which the victim has suffered grave harm, what is the obligation as a dental professional? - CORRECT ANSWERS The Good Samaritan Law, Duty to assist states: "A person at the scene of an emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical harm shall, to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others give reasonable assistance to the exposed person. Reasonable assistance may include obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel. A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a petty misdemeanor." Who needs to sign the HIPPA form? - CORRECT ANSWERS every patient What is criminal law? - CORRECT ANSWERS The body of law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses.
What is civil law? - CORRECT ANSWERS Deals with the disputes between individuals, organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim. What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a dental professional license? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances
The DH and the LDA must have a minimum of ______ fundamental credits. - CORRECT ANSWERS 15 The DDS and the DT must have a minimum of _____ fundamental credits. - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 What are core subjects? - CORRECT ANSWERS aka: fundamental credits -areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism How many core subjects are required for each 2 year period? - CORRECT ANSWERS must be a minimum of 2 different core subjects required for each 2 years What are the 6 core subjects? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. record keeping
Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - CORRECT ANSWERS yes What are elective credits? - CORRECT ANSWERS -activities directly related to, or supportive of the practice of dentistry What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DH and LDA can earn in a 2 year period? - CORRECT ANSWERS 10 credits What is the maximum amount of elective credits that the DDS and DT can earn in a 2 year period? - CORRECT ANSWERS 20 credits How many credits are earned for general attendance? - CORRECT ANSWERS -3 credits for a state or national dental convention -elective credits What are the 4 areas of elective credits? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Self-study scholarly articles
How long is each dental professional required to keep documentation of their CEs? - CORRECT ANSWERS Must keep previous 2 year and current 2 year cycle. All DHCP must notify the BOD within ________ days of a name change or address change. - CORRECT ANSWERS 30 days Where must all DHCP display their renewal certificate with their license? - CORRECT ANSWERS In plain sight for the patients to see. Does your license need to be at every office you work? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes, it needs to be at the office you work most...full or part time. If you float, keep one in your wallet. How often does all DHCP need to renew their license? - CORRECT ANSWERS Every 2 years (biennially) from the date when they originally got their license. When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an elective credit? - CORRECT ANSWERS -a professional article with a post test is considered FUNDAMENTAL -reading a professional article for the information is considered elective. What is acceptable documentation for professional development or continuing education credits? - CORRECT ANSWERS A form should include: -name and contact info of organization -presenters name and credentials -course title, date, hours -subject matter
When were the guidelines for infection control in the dental health care setting updated? - CORRECT ANSWERS 2003 by the CDC in the MMWR (morbidity and mortality weekly report) Which diseases are HCP considered to be at substantial risk for? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Hep B -Influenza -Measles -Mumps -Varicella ***all are vaccine-preventable Who does OSHA protect? - CORRECT ANSWERS the employees What vaccine does OSHA require employers to have available -- who have potential contact with blood or OPIM (other potentially infectious material)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hep B vaccination Employers are required to follow CDC recommendations for vaccines, evaluation, and follow up procedures. T or F - CORRECT ANSWERS True Which employees need the Hep B vaccination? - CORRECT ANSWERS Any employee that has potential for contact with blood or OPIM What does every dental office need for occupational exposure? - CORRECT ANSWERS -A written exposure plan What is a written exposure plan? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Written policies and procedures for prompt reporting, evaluation, counsel, treatment and follow-up to occupational exposures
-Must be consistent with federal, state and local requirements - addressing education/training, post exposure management, and exposure reporting. Exposure training should include: - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. a description of their exposure risks
How often should DHCP change protective clothing? - CORRECT ANSWERS When it becomes visibly soiled and as feasible if penetrated by blood or other potential infectious fluids. When should PPE be removed? - CORRECT ANSWERS before leaving the work area When should a torn glove be changed? - CORRECT ANSWERS Immediately Critical items - CORRECT ANSWERS -used to penetrate soft tissue or bone -has the greatest risk of transmitting injection and should be sterilized by heat Semi-critical items - CORRECT ANSWERS -contact mucous membranes or non-intact skin -high level disinfection is recommended Non-critical patient care items - CORRECT ANSWERS -pose lease risk of transmission of infection -contact only skin -visibly contaminated with blood or OPIM -must use disinfectant with a tuberculocidal claim (intermediate-level disinfectant) How should instrument processing area be divided? - CORRECT ANSWERS In sections -receiving and cleaning and decontamination -preparation and packaging -sterilization -storage What are the mechanical techniques of sterilization monitoring? - CORRECT ANSWERS Assessing the cycle time, temperature, and pressure gauges
What are chemical indicators? - CORRECT ANSWERS A chemical indicator tape is an example to show that the machine is reaching the appropriate measure of sterilization. *does not always prove sterile What are biological indicators? - CORRECT ANSWERS Methods to assess by killing highly resistant microorganisms -spore testing is the most accepted -must be performed weekly What does it mean when a POSITIVE spore test comes back? - CORRECT ANSWERS Indicates that the sterilizer is NOT working and item are not sterilized What should be done if a positive spore test comes back? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. take the sterilizer out of service
Can a dental technician and a dentist practice in the same facility and have their own business? - CORRECT ANSWERS Yes Is the DDS responsible for the dental technician? - CORRECT ANSWERS ONLY if the dental technician is employed by the DDS What duties can a NON licensed dental assistant perform? - CORRECT ANSWERS -retract cheek -suction -transfer instruments -mix cements -help in sterilization -turn rooms around -set up and tear down -seat patients and walk them out What is a limited licensed dental assistant? - CORRECT ANSWERS they are non-licensed DAs that have taken a course in taking radiographs What is PERSONAL SUPERVISION? - CORRECT ANSWERS The DDS is PERSONALLY OPERATING on a patient and AUTHORIZES AUXILIARY TO AID in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures. What is DIRECT SUPERVISION? - CORRECT ANSWERS The DDS IS IN THE OFFICE and PERSONALLY DIAGNOSES the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and EVALUATES the performance BEFORE the patient DISMISSAL. What is INDIRECT SUPERVISION? - CORRECT ANSWERS The DDS IS IN THE OFFICE, authorizes procedures, and REMAINS IN OFFICE while procedures are being performed.
What is GENERAL SUPERVISION? - CORRECT ANSWERS The DDS HAS AUTHORIZED procedures and they are being carried out in accordance with the dentist's diagnosis and treatment plan. THE DDS DOES NOT NEED TO BE IN OFFICE OR ON PREMISES. What are the 10 procedures that a DH or LDA must have training by a school accredited by CODA or BOD approved course? - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Placement and adjustment of dental sealants
*conscious sedation What is deep sedation? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Can only be performed by an anesthesiologist or an oral surgeon. *unconscious sedation What is general anesthesia? - CORRECT ANSWERS -Reserved for extreme cases in dental care. -Oral and maxillofacial surgeons