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Dental Jurisprudence
ignorantia legis non excusat - ANS>Ignorance of the law excuses no one Dental jurisprudence - ANS>-It denotes knowledge of the law in relation to the practice of Dentistry -This refers to the study of all laws, rules and regulations, legal doctrines and principles, legal opinions and decisions of competent authority regarding dental education, regulation and practice management -Defined as the systemic study of all laws, rules and regulations as well as legal principles as doctrine governing and regulating dental practice Juris - ANS>Law or Legal Prudencia - ANS>Knowledge and wisdom or prudence Prudence - ANS>It is the virtue that enables us to make the right judgement: PD 1575 - ANS>requires Dentists to keep patients' records for proper record keeping
jurisprudence - ANS>The theory and philosophy of law Negligence of a Dentist - ANS>1. Error in diagnosis
- Error in treatment
- Error in oral care management Administrative Liability - ANS>degree of proof "Substantial evidence" Civil Liability - ANS>degree of proof "Preponderance of evidence" Criminal Liability - ANS>degree of proof "Proof beyond reasonable doubt" substantial evidence - ANS>-This degree of proof must be satisfied to determine administrative liability of dentist for injury to patient -relevant evidence as a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to come to a conclusion preponderance of evidence - ANS>-This term refers to the greater weight of credible evidence -Weight, credit and value of the aggregate evidence on either side and is usually synonymous with the term "greater weight of evidence".
Composition of the Board. - There is hereby created a Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry, hereinafter referred to as the Board, under the administrative control and supervision of the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), hereinafter referred to as the Commission, composed of a chairman and four members who shall be appointed by the President of the Philippines from the recommendees chosen and ranked by the Commission from a list of nominees submitted by the accredited and integrated professional organization. Article II, Section 6 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Powers and Functions of the Board Article II, Section 7 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Qualification of the Chairman and Members of the Board. Article III, Section 14 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Qualification for Admission to the Licensure Examination. Article III, Section 24 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Issuance of Special/Temporary Permit to Foreigners. Article IV, Section 31 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Foreign Reciprocity.
Article V, Section 33 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Penal Provision. - The following, shall be punished by a fine of not less than Two hundred thousand pesos (P200,000.00) nor more than Five hundred thousand pesos (P500,000.00) or to suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two years and one day nor more than five years, or both, in the discretion of the court Article IV, Section 29 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Continuing Professional Education. Article VI, Section 39 - ANS>Article and Section of R.A 9484 that states the Repealing Clause. - Republic Act No. 4419 and Republic Act No. 768, are hereby repealed. R.A. 4419 and R.A. 768 - ANS>Acts repealed by R.A. 9484 Ergonomics - ANS>The study of man in relation to his working environment Res Ipsa Loquitur - ANS>-This legal doctrine literally means, "the thing speaks for itself"
quasi-legislature - ANS>The Board of Dentistry, the Council if Dental Education, and the Council for Advancement for Dental Research are: 16 - ANS>Letters of building signs above the 1st floor shall be no bigger that _____cm in size. 8x8 - ANS>Letter for building signs on the 1st floor shall not be larger than _____cm in size. 2 - ANS>Directional signboards may be used by the dentist but shall not be more than _____along the street where the dentist is practicing. 30 - ANS>The dentist shall make newspaper announcement only within _____days from date of opening, change, or limitation of practice. Recall - ANS>This is the lifeline of dental practice Certificate of Registration - ANS>The passport in the legitimate practice of dentistry in the country. R.A. 6675 - ANS>Otherwise known as Generic Act of 1988
sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas - ANS>So use your own as not to injure another's right force majeure - ANS>-act of God -Fortuitous event, or an unforeseen event subpoena duces tecum - ANS>An order issued when the court requires the dentist to testify and bring also the patient's records for the hearing Foreign reciprocity - ANS>A privilege granted to foreign professionals who desire to practice in the Philippines, provided that the country where they come from and of which they are citizens, extends the same privilege to Filipino professionals who desire to practice in their country. Certoriari - ANS>Writ issued from the higher court to the lower to send records of a particular case for review police power - ANS>-The basis of regulation which states that the practice of all professions in the Philippines shall be limited to Filipino Citizens except otherwise provided by law -This term refers to the power of the State, vested on the legislature, to enact such wholesome and reasonable laws that shall promote the general welfare of the people;
causes incapacity for labor for 1-9 days or requires medical attendance for a similar period serious physical injury - ANS>-The crime committed when the offender wounds, beats, assaults another and the physical injuries inflicted causes incapacity for labor for more than 30 days or requires medical attendance for a similar period -Ex: The loss of a patient of a good left upper central incisor through the intentional act of the Dentist Tort Law - ANS>-Technical assault or battery and maligning a patient are forms of: -Law that deals with harm to a person or a person's property. less serious physical injury - ANS>The crime committed when the offender wounds, beats, assaults another and the physical injuries inflicted causes incapacity for labor for less than 30 days but more than 9 days or requires medical attendance for a similar period Veracity - ANS>Which principle in the code refers to "truthfulness"? Justice - ANS>Which principle in the code refers to "fairness"?
Autonomy - ANS>Which principle in the code refers to "self- governance"? Beneficence - ANS>Which principle in the code refers to "to do good"? Non-maleficence - ANS>Which principle in the code refers to "to do no harm"? R.A. 480, 1st lieutenant - ANS>______ provided that dentists who join the AFP shall have a rank of _______. June 2, 2007 - ANS>The Philippine Dental Act of 2007 was enacted on: Reprimand - ANS>1st offense penalty for violation of R.A. 6675 / Generic Act of 1988 Php2,000-5,000 - ANS>2nd offense penalty for violation of R.A. 6675 / Generic Act of 1988 Php5,000-10,000 + 30-day suspension - ANS>3rd offense penalty for violation of R.A. 6675 / Generic Act of 1988
Skill - ANS>This refers to the ability and dexterity in the performance of a dentist's technical duties: Moral turpitude - ANS>When an offense committed is contrary to principles of ethics, justice or honesty, it involves; PDA of 1965 / R.A. 4419 - ANS>-5th Dental Law -A candidate must be a natural born Filipino citizen to qualify for examination Nullum crimen nula poena sine lege - ANS>-There is no crime if there is no law -Crime is a product of the law Culpa - ANS>A crime resulting from negligence, reckless imprudence, lack of foresight or lack of skill Negligence - ANS>This refers to the failure to observe for the protection of the interests of another person, the degree of care, precaution and vigilance which the circumstances justly demand, whereby such other person suffers injury.
Do ut facias - ANS>-I give so that you may do -I pay in order that you may perform R.A. 386 - ANS>Civil Code of the Philippines R.A. 3815 - ANS>The Revised Penal Code of the Philippines R.A. 8371 - ANS>Law on Indigenous People R.A. 8504 - ANS>Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998 R.A. 8981 - ANS>PRC Modernization Act R.A. 9257 - ANS>Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 R.A. 9275 - ANS>Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004 R.A. 9439 - ANS>Violation of Patient's Illegal Detention Act R.A. 9502 - ANS>Universally Accessible Cheaper and Quality Medicines Act of 2008
