Exam 1 (SG 1-7) Flashcards
Any person who is licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related and associated duties including educational, clinical, therapeutic dental hygiene procedures
Dental Hygienist according to statutes
Regulatory sanctions that are required by the board in combination with, or as an alternative, to revocation or suspension of a license. These are defined as
Disciplinary action
Examples of disciplinary actions the board can impose (4)
Impose admin penalty not to exceed $2,000 for each violation of chapter rules
Impose restrictions on the scope of practice
Impose peer review and pro education requirements
Impose censure or probation requirement for restitution to the pt resulting from violations of this chapter rules adopted under this chapter
Is a letter of concern considered a disciplinary action
No
TF
A recognized dental hygiene school must be accredited by the American dental commission on dental accreditation
True
All dental hygients, dental assistants, dental lab, denturists, dental X-ray lab techs and other persons supervised by licensed dentists are known as
Supervised personnel
Examples of unprofessional conduct according to the statues (7)
1 betrayal of pro confidence other than what is required by law
2 coming to work drunk
3 prescribing birth control pills for receptionists daughter as favor
4 telling client you can perm cure perio disease
5 treating client in unsafe environment
6 filing an insurance claim for services not rendered
7 failing to report when DDS is practicing under influence
Diagnosis, surgical or non surgical tx and performance of related adjunctive procedures for any disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury or physical condition of the human tooth or teeth, alveolar process, gums, lips, cheek. Jaws, oral cavity and associated tissues including removal of stains discolorations and concretions is defined as what
Scope of practice for a dentist as emended in 2011
Who comprises the dental board ?
6 licensed dentists
2 licensed DHs
2 public members
1 business entity members
Are board members appointed or elected
Appointed by governor
How long is a board members term of service
4 years
When does a board members term of service begin and end ?
Begins and ends on Jan 1st
A board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years on the board
True (8 years equals 2 terms which is limit)
What is a quorum?
The majority. Minimum number for members of an assembly or society that must be present at any of its meetings to make proceedings valid
6/11 members
The president of the board also serves as executive director
False
TF
The pres of board must be a dentist
False
Serving on board is voluntary commitment and members are not paid
False
Most significant powers and duties of board
Regulate practice of dentistry and personnel
Give exams for licensure
Issue the license
Does the board have the right to issue licenses to dentists who have not graduated from recognized dental school
Yes
All the power 99% of time
TF
The board may charge for mailing lists and labels
True
Will AZ BODEX release to CC, your score on AZ jurisprudence exam ?
No
TF
Board may spend all the money it collects
False
What is the board required to do with 10% of money it collects
Deposit in state general fund
Dentist who is in Air Force and practicing at Luke Air Force Base in litchfield park AZ must have an AZ license to practice legally
False
According to statutes dentists must have AZ license in order to be supervising dentist at Carrington College Clinic
False
Can the board deny an application if applicant has revoked license in another jurisdiction for an act that occurred in the jurisdiction for unprofessional conduct
Yes
What is fee the DDS will pay to take the AZ jurisprudence exam
$300
What are the 3 exams all dental applicants must take in order to be granted a license in state of AZ?
Written national dental board
WREB or clinical exam administered by a state or regional testing agency in US (w/in 5 years preceding filing application
AZ Juris prudence exam
TF
Board may issue a new license to dentist, DH or denturist who has had license previously suspended or revoked
True
What is the fee a dentist would have to pay for a triennial license? No more than…
No more than $650
If licensee fails to pay designated license renewal fee on time - what happens to license? What monetary penalty would they pay?
Expires 30 days after birthday
$100 penalty
What needs to be done to reinstate their license?
Submit complete renewal application within 24 month period after expiration with renewal fee and $100 penalty
Licensee must notify board of change of home address or change of work address within __ days
10
Failure to notify of address within 10 days results in penalty of $50. After 30 days penalty is ___ ?
$100
TF
Dentist who provides dental services only at BW could do so under restricted permit, as long as DDS is not compensated for time or services and holds active license in state
True
TF
There is a fee of $25 for restricted permit
False
What is class of criminal charge for practicing dentistry without license?
Class 6 Felony
Only dentist can own a practice
False
Grounds for disciplinary action ? (5)
Unpro conduct
Conviction of felony or misdemeanor
Physical or mental incompetence
Committing or aiding directly or indirectly violation of noncompliance
Dental incompetence
TF
Only DDS is subject to disciplinary action for incompetence
False
Anyone with license
TF
Board may suspend or revoke license if license fails to comply with board order
True
TF
Board has no authority to publicly display notice that someone’s license has been suspended or revoked
False
Who may file complaint against licensee ?
Anyone
TF
Name of complainant is public record and available to anyone who asks?
False
What must be included in pts tx records?
All rads and documentation of informed consent
All tx notes including health hx and clinical exams
Prescriptions and dispensing info, all drugs, meds, dental materials used for pt care
Diagnosis and tx planning
Dental and perio charting (existing restorations, requested care, visual oral exam describing potential pathology/rad irregularities)
TF
As a DH you do not have to record tx on chart. However DDS might get in trouble.
False
If client requests copies of medical record they must be produced by law within what time frame?
True within 15 business days
If client has not paid bill dental office may hold X-rays until bill is paid ?
False
How long must dental office retain OG dental records ?
Adult - 6 yrs after last tx
Child - 3 yrs after 18th bday OR 6 yrs after last tx whichever is first
Who acts as legal counsel for board?
Attorney general
Can also empty additional counsel
TF
Scope of practice for a dental hygienist is outlined in statutes
True
TF
DH permitted to perform any procedure that DA if legally allowed to perform
True
TF
DH must be certified in rad just like DA
False
Which DH procedures require direct supervision by DDS?
Anesthesia and nitrous oxide
What level of supervision is required for most DH procedures?
General supervision of a licensed DDS
Where can a DH perform DH procedures?
Dentists office
Healthcare facility, long term care facility, public health agency or institution
Public/private school
Homebound setting (if examined by DDS within 1 yr)
Inpatient hospital
Dentist is present in office when DH treating pt
Available for consult regarding procedures DDS authorizes and for which they are responsible
Direct supervision
Dentist available for consult whether or not in office
Still authorizes and remains responsible for procedures
General Supervision
32 1282 meaning
Board has power but hygienists have a say regarding rules and regulations of DHs
Fee for DH to take AZ jurisprudence
$100
3 exams must pass for DH license ?
National DH board exam
State clinical exam completed 5 yrs preceding filing application
AZ juris prudence exam
Most a DH would pay for triennial license ?
$325
What is the date of license renewal by which all documents must be received and fees paid to AZ BODEX?
Licensees bday, on or before bday
Grace period = 1 month after birth month
What happens is DH fails to pay fee to renew triennial registration?
License expires
What must DH do if they fail to pay fee for reinstatement prior to third fiscal year following forfeiture ?
Reapply for license and retake all boards
DH must notify board of chance of address within __ days
Penalty for 11-29 days?
10 days
$50 penalty
After __ days the penalty for failing to notify board of change or address is increased to $100
30
Class of criminal charge for practicing DH without license
Class 1 misdemeanor
TF
When volunteering or employed by public health facility, a DH may screen clients anytime apply sealants and or fluoride but a DDS must examine client be for hygienist can provide any other specific DH service
True
TF
In order to practice as affiliated practice DH one must possess a bachelors degree in dental hygiene
False
DH subject to same disciplinary actions as DDS
TF
Dentist must be present in office (direct) when DA is taking rads as long as DA passes DANB rad exam
False
Or general supervision
Where may a denturist practice ?
In office of a licensed dentist
TF
Certified denturist may practice unsupervised
False
A pt has returned to office to pick up repaired denture. Denturist seats denture, checks fit form and function and dismissed pt. Does procedure comply with law?
No DDS must check
TF
With permission of DDS a certified denturist may extract tooth in order to to prepare mouth for denture
False
All mouth prep by DDS
How many denturists may dentist supervise at one time?
No more than 2 denturists
What qualifications must candidate possess in order to be eligible for certification in denture tech? (3)
Hold high school diploma or equivalent
Present to board evidence of graduation from recognized denturist school or certificate of completion
Pass board approved exam
Juris prudence
What is fee the denturist will pay to take AZ Juris prudence?
DH pays 100
DDS pays 300
$250
What must DDS do to dispense drugs ?
Package and label
-dispensing DDS, address, #
-date
-pts name
-name and strength of drug, directions and cautionary statements
Enters into pts dental record
-name, strength , therapeutic reason
Keep drugs locked in cabinet or room, controls by written procedure and keeps ongoing inventory of contents
May a DDS dispense drugs to pt for a profit? Under what circumstances ?
Only to dentists own pt and only for conditions being tx by that dentist
Direct supervision in dispensary
May be filled by prescribing DDS @ pharmacy of pts choice
TF
Board has no authority to monitor substance abuse
False
May establish confidential program for tx rehab of DDS, dental therapists, denturists and DHs
