General Info

Question 1

Direct Supervision

Answer 1

Must be supervised by a licensed dentist and must be present in the treatment facility/office at the time of the procedure

Question 2

Does assisting in the admin of nitrous oxide require a special type of supervision?

Answer 2

YES
Supervising dentist must be present in room during procedure giving directions to start & adjust the flow of gases to desired level needed

Question 3

What should you do if you’re asked to perform an illegal procedure?

Answer 3

Inform the dentist that the procedure is an infraction of the DPA & refuse to perform the procedure
(Considered a criminal act)

Question 4

What should be done if any contraindications step is performed during the treatment procedure?

Answer 4

1. Record the incident on patients chart
2. Advise the patient of the incident and prognosis
3. Obtain consent to cont treatment
4. Recall the patient for a follow up in 6 months

Question 5

What should be done if a patient suffers a medical emergency in the dental office?

Answer 5

Provide emergency care, call 911 if necessary or unsure, record the incident on the patients file
(What care/treatment was provided and the condition the patient was in when they left the office)

Question 6

How many C.E. units are required for each renewal period of 2 years?

Answer 6

25 units

Course on infection cntrl & law & ethics req

Question 7

Can you earn 8 unit hours of C.E. in one day?

Answer 7

Yes, regulations allow up to 8 hrs/units per day

Question 8

Are there any specific C.E. req other than the number of hours?

Answer 8

Yes maintain CPR cert.

Courses in infection cntrl & law and ethics

Question 9

General Supervision

Answer 9

Must be supervised by a licensed dentist but doesn’t have to be present in the facility during the procedure