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MN Dental Jurisprudence Review Exam and Study Guide, Exams of Dentistry

A comprehensive overview of dental jurisprudence in minnesota, covering key topics such as the scope of practice for dental hygienists (dh) and licensed dental assistants (lda), ethical considerations, and legal requirements for dental professionals. It includes a series of questions and answers related to the practice of dentistry in minnesota, offering insights into the legal and ethical framework governing dental procedures and patient care.

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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE REVIEW EXAM/
MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCESTUDY GUIDE
RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST
GRADED A+
*take impressions for casts and bite registrations - ANSWER: -DH- General
- LDA- General
*Place and remove ortho separators - ANSWER: - DH- General
- LDA - General
*deliver vacuum - formed ortho retainers - ANSWER: - DH- General
- LDA - General
*etch enamel surfaces; apply and adjust sealants - ANSWER: - DH- General
- LDA - indirect
*monitor a patient on nitrous oxide - ANSWER: - DH- General
- LDA - indirect
*mechanical polishing clinical crowns (calculus must be removed by DDS or DH
before polishing) - ANSWER: -DH- General
- LDA - indirect
*remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, ortho appliances with HAND
INSTRUMENTS - ANSWER: - DH- General
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MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE REVIEW EXAM/

MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCESTUDY GUIDE

RECENT AND COMPLETE VERSION ALL

QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS/ BEST

GRADED A+

*take impressions for casts and bite registrations - ANSWER: - DH- General

  • LDA- General *Place and remove ortho separators - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - General *deliver vacuum - formed ortho retainers - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - General *etch enamel surfaces; apply and adjust sealants - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect *monitor a patient on nitrous oxide - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect *mechanical polishing clinical crowns (calculus must be removed by DDS or DH before polishing) - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect *remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, ortho appliances with HAND INSTRUMENTS - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect Apply topical fluoride and bleaching agents prescribed by DDS - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect
  • can a LDA or DH place a cavity liner or endo filler - ANSWER: No Place topical gel before injection - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect *place and remove rubber dam - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect *Preselect ortho bands - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect Can a LDA give local anesthesia - ANSWER: No *remove and replace ligature ties and arch wires - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect *remove sutures - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - indirect
  • LDA - direct *attach prefit and preadjusted ortho appliances - ANSWER: - DH - direct
  • LDA - direct *remove fixed ortho brackets - ANSWER: - DH- direct
  • LDA - direct Remove excess bond material from appliances - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - direct *administer N2O2 - ANSWER: - DH- General
  • LDA - direct T/F - ONLY a dentist can cement ortho bands and adjust ortho wires - ANSWER: True Concurrently perform supportive services if the dentist holds a valid general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate, is personally treating a patient, and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment including the administration of medications into an existing intravenous line, an enteral agent, or emergency medications in an emergent situation. - ANSWER: - DH - personal
  • LDA - personal
  • (apply meds) *Place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. - ANSWER: - DH - direct
  • LDA - direct
  • Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity, oral health instructions and disease prevention, including nutritional counseling, dietary analysis.
  • Apply topical medications such as, but not limited to, topical fluoride and cavity varnishes in appropriate dosages.
  • ***** - Perform mechanical polishing - ANSWER: General(DT and ADT)
  • Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants.
  • Placement of temporary restorations.
  • Fabrication of soft occlusal guards and athletic mouthguards.
  • Pulp vitality testing. - ANSWER: General (DT and ADT)
  • Administer local anesthesia.
  • Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia *****Application of desensitizing medications of resin
  • Tissue conditioning and soft reline. - ANSWER: - DT - general
  • ADT - general
  • Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by a collaborating dentist
  • Make appropriate referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation with the collaborating dentist. - ANSWER: ADT - General ——— DT cannot do these
  • Repair of defective prosthetic devices
  • Placement of temporary crowns: and preparation and placement of performed crowns *Provide emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
  • Extractions of baby teeth - ANSWER: - DT - indirect
  • ADT - general LDA General Supervision (all) - ANSWER: - cut arch wires on ortho appliance
  • remove loose bands on ortho appliance
  • remove loose brackets on ortho appliances
  • re - cement intact temp restorations
  • place temp fillings, not including temporization of Inlays, inlays, crowns, and bridges
  • take radiographs
  • impressions for casts and appropriate bite registration, not to include impressions and bite registrations for final construction of fixed and removable prostheses
  • deliver vacuum - formed ortho retainers
  • place and remove elastic ortho separators
  • complete prelim charting
  • take photographs extra and intraorally
  • vital signs - pulse, Bo as directed by DDs
  • obtain informed consent for treatments authorized by the supervising dentist pursuant to the licensed da scope DH Direct supervision (all) - ANSWER: - Etch for ortho, remove CRs, fabricate temp restorations, place/remove matrix bands, remove ortho cement with rotary instruments, attach ortho appliances, remove fixed ortho bands/brackets, initiate and place IV lines, place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement. DH personal supervision - ANSWER: Help DDS with sedation if completed extra education. Rules, regulations, and CE requirements - ANSWER: ——— *can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist? - ANSWER: - pt failure to comply with treatment or professional advice (ex: advanced perio)
  • consistent tardiness or failed appts
  • failure to pay for services rendered
  • behavior mngmt issues *Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - ANSWER: NO The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable

Criminal law - ANSWER: Law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society) Civil law - ANSWER: Deals with 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? - ANSWER: 1.) Dependence on alcohol, drugs, or other substances 2.) Writing unauthorized prescriptions *How many CE credits does a LDA, DDS, DT and DH need to have in a 2 year period? - ANSWER: - 25 for LDA and DH

  • 50 for DDS and DT's Fundamental credits - ANSWER: - directly related to clinical practice of dentistry *minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH; 30 for DDS and dental therapists Core Subjects (fundamental credits) - ANSWER: Areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism *minimum of 2 different core subjects needed in 2 yrs *what are core subjects?? - ANSWER: - Record Keeping
  • Ethics
  • Infection Control
  • Patient Communication
  • Management of med. emergencies
  • Diagnosis and tx. planning (optional for DH/LDA CPR is a ——— credit - ANSWER: Fundamental; must be updated every 2 yrs *self assessment is a —— credit - ANSWER: Fundamental; printed from ADA website; usually updated every 2 yrs. completed and put in professional portfolio; 1 credit Can all of your credits be earned in the fundamental category? - ANSWER: Yes, but they cannot all be in the elective category *elective credits - ANSWER: - activities directly related to, or supportive of the practice of dentistry;
  • Max. of 10 credits for DH/ LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapists
  • ex) Self - study - scholarly articles Scholarly activities - presentations Volunteering/Community Service General Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention BOD will randomly select individuals for an audit; you will be notified by letter and have —- days to submit COPIES of your CE record - ANSWER: 60 days (never send an original) *Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current 2 year cycle AND the previous _ _ year cycle - ANSWER: Past 2 year cycle
  1. The care must be provided without compensation
  2. Board requires proof of application
  3. Must be subject to all state rules and regulations Continuing education waiver for a dental professional who is RETIRED from active practice and has limited the provision of dental care services - ANSWER: - board may require written documentation that they are retired—— proof they are not working as a full dental professional (maybe working a few times a month)
  • must complete and document at least 5 hours of approved courses on infection control, medical emergencies, etc.
  • provide documentation of current CPR certificate What is the boards mission? - ANSWER: To ensure that all MN citizens receive quality dental health care from competent dental health care professionals MN Board of Dentistry has ———— members - ANSWER: 9 total:
  • 5 DDS
  • 1 LDA
  • 1 DH
  • 2 public members Who appoints the 9 members of the board? - ANSWER: Governor What qualifications must the DH, DA, & DDS have to become part of the board? - ANSWER: Lawfully in active practice in the state for 5 years immediately preceding appointment into the board

How long can members serve? - ANSWER: 2 consecutive 4 - year - terms (8 years total) Practicing dental hygienist may provide what services? - ANSWER: 1 - provides care that is educational, preventive, and therapeutic through observation, assessment, eval, counseling, and therapeutic services to establish and maintain oral health 2 - evaluates pt health status through review of med and dental histories, assesses and plans DH care needs, performs a prophy including complete removal of calc, accretions and stains by scaling, polishing, and performs root planing and debridement 3 - administers local and nitrous 4 - provides other related services as permitted by rules of the board DH - ANSWER: 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 U.S. department of education to offer college- level programs, may apply for licensure DH program - ANSWER: Min of 2 academic years of dental hygiene education The services provided by a dental hygienist shall not include what? - ANSWER: Final diagnosis All dental hygiene services must be provided under supervision of a licensed dentist. T or F - ANSWER: True A DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH services without the pt first being examined by a licensed DDS if the Dental hygienist.........

DH collaborative agreement must include... - ANSWER: 1 - consideration for med comp pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur prior to provision of dh services 2 - age and procedure specific standard collaborative practice protocols, including recommended intervals for the performance of dh services and a period of time in which an exam by dds should occur 3 - copies of consent to treatment form provide to patient by dental hygienist 4 - specific protocols for the placement of pit and fissure sealants and requirements for follow up care to assure efficacy of sealants after applications 5 - procedure for creating and maintaining dental records for the patients that are treated Collaborative management agreement between a DDS and DT must include: - ANSWER: 1. Settings where the DT can serve

  1. Any practice limitations (DT vrs. ADT) with the level of supervision
  2. Procedure specific protocalls
  3. Procedure to maintain dental records
  4. A plan to manage medical emergencies
  5. Quality assurance plan (referral, chart review, follow up care)
  6. Protocalls for administering and dispensing meds
  7. Supervision criteria for DAs Dental hygiene consent to treatment must include statement stating that - ANSWER: dh services provided are not a substitute for dental exam by licensed dds A DT is limited to practicing in settings that serve —— - ANSWER: low income, uninsured, and underserved patients

Referal form - ANSWER: for all referrals to pt for further procedures, dh must fill out and provide a copy for collaborating dds Health care facility or nonprofit organizations are limited to: (for collaborative agreement) - ANSWER: hospital, nursing home, home health agency, group home serving elderly, disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by commissioner of human services or commissioner of corrections; and federal, state, or local public health facility, community clinic, tribal clinic, schools What must be on every complete upper and lower denture and removable dental prosthesis? - ANSWER: patients name and social security number if ssn and pt name on prosthesis is not practicable id should be presented as follows: - ANSWER: - ssn of pt may be omitted if name of pt is shown

  • initials of pt must be shown alone if use of pt name is impracticable
  • identification marks may be omitted in entirety if none of the forms of id are practicable or clinically safe do you ID mark older prosthesis without this info? - ANSWER: yes applicant must submit new background check if more than————- has Relapsed since the applicants last submitted background check to the board - ANSWER: 1 year no license issued to any applicant who refuses to consent to a criminal background check or fails to submit fingerprints within ———— after submission of application for licensure - ANSWER: 90 days how long does a person have to challenge accuracy of a report of background check - ANSWER: 30 days after they get their report back

it is unlawful for any person to ... - ANSWER: - enable a unlicensed person to practice dentistry

  • practice without a license
  • not go by his or her own name (and degree) regulated person shall be provided with at least——————- notice of a hearing under temp suspension infection control - ANSWER: 20 days supervising dds requirements - ANSWER: - board - approved MN licensed dds for at least 5 consecutive years
  • license shall not be subject to, or pending, corrective or disciplinary action within the previous five years according to NN statutes
  • acceptable written agreement between limited license dds and supervising dds - may only supervise 1 for duration of agreement- written agreement shall include info acknowledgment that limited dds agrees to practice clinical dentistry at least 1,100 hours annual for a period of 3 consecutive years
  • no more than 2 limited licensed dds are allowed to practice gen supervision in one facility
  • modifications to written agreement must be submitted in writing to board within 7 business days
  • supervising dds must inform the board in writing about the termination of a written agreement with a limited dds within 7 business day of termination
  • must inform board in writing about any known disciplinary or malpractice proceedings involving the limited dds w/ 7 business days of proceeding
  • submit performance eval no earlier than 90 days before completion of limited dds practice period
  • disciplinary actions limited license dds agrees to practice clinical dentistry for at least ————- hours annually, for a period of ————— consecutive years - ANSWER: - 1,
  • 3 years *applicant for dental assisting and DH requires..... - ANSWER: - application
  • copy of diploma or certificate
  • submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards state and national boards
  • picture
  • background check ********* *DA without license can .... - ANSWER: - perform all duties not directly related with performing dental treatment or services on patients
  • retract
  • assist with the placement or removal of rubber dam and accessories used for its placement and retention as directed by operating dds
  • remove debris with suction devices, air, mouthwash, water
  • aid dh and licensed da in their duties
  • apply fluoride varnish in community setting under licensed dds *what is biennial term - ANSWER: 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 *a DT can supervise no more than ———- licensed or nonlicensed DAs in any one practice setting - ANSWER: 4 *A DT must enter into a ————————- with a DDS - ANSWER: collaborative management agreement (all agreements but be reviewed, signed, updated and submitted to the board EVERY YEAR)