S8 Flashcards
These are rights which the possessor holds against certain individuals who have a duty to refrain from violating the same
a. Rights in rem
b. Rights quasi in rem
c. Rights in personam
d. Contractual rights
e. Statutory rights
c. Rights in personam
In case a dentist mismanaged the treatment of a patient, the patient come and sought your treatment. What should you do?
a. Do corrective treatment with unnecessary criticism
b. Return patient to first dentist without doing anything
c. Do corrective treatment without informing the first dentist
d. Do corrective treatment without unnecessary criticism
d. Do corrective treatment without unnecessary criticism
It is the administrative agency which has been conferred the power to regulate dental profession in the Philippines and to examine applicants desiring to practice dentistry
a. Dentistry Commission of the Philippines
b. Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry
c. Philippine Dental Association
d. Department of Health National Association of Dentists (DHNAD)
e. Philippine Medical Association
b. Professional Regulatory Board of Dentistry
Defined as a person criminally liable for taking a direct part in executing a criminal act
a. Accomplice
b. Accessory
c. Principal
d. Arresto mayor
c. Principal
Contracts, torts, crimes are:
a. Inherent powers of the State
b. Branches of government
c. Kinds of liabilities of a dentist
d. Remedies of a dentist
e. Sources of liabilities of a dentist
e. Sources of liabilities of a dentist
The licensure examination shall consist of both written and practical tests and in order to pass the exam, an examinee must obtain a general weighted average of at least _____ with no rating below _____ in any subject.
a. 50% and 30%
b. 50% and 50%
c. 65% and 50%
d. 75% and 50%
d. 75% and 50%
What law does the dentist violate if being charged with unprofessional conduct?
a. RA 9484, article 5, section 33
b. RA 9494, article 5, section 22
c. RA 9484, article 3, section 33
d. RA 9484, article 3, section 22
d. RA 9484, article 3, section 22
Committed by a person who practices dentistry without a professional license
a. Illegal Practice
b. Malpractice
c. Malfeasance
d. Misfeasance
e. Incompetence, serious ignorance or negligence in the practice of dentistry
a. Illegal Practice
Work simplification in dentistry means
a. The auxillaries do all the dental work under supervision
b. the right tool placed in the right position at the right time.
c. Use of new dental equipment
d. A group of dental practice
b. the right tool placed in the right position at the right time.
The members of the board of dentistry shall serve for a term of ______ years.
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
a. 3
When a dentist follows the sealing price of the treatment, he /she portrays
a. Justice
b. Temperance
c. Prudence
d. Fortitude
d. Fortitude
This refers to a method of payment for services where the insurer pays providers a fixed amount for such patient treated regardless of the type, complexity, or number of services required.
a. Cash
b. Capitation
c. Personal check
d. Direct reimbursement
b. Capitation
The board of dentistry has the power to suspend or revoke the validity of the certificate of registration, due to unprofessional, unethical conduct or malpractice. It is appealable to the _______
a. PRC commissioner
b. Court of appeals
c. PDA president
d. Chairman of the Board of Dentistry
a. PRC commissioner
Kind of quasi-contract where there is payment by mistake or payment to one who does not have the right to receive it
a. Solutio indebiti
b. Culpa contractual
c. Culpa aquiliana
d. Negotiorum gestio
e. Culpa delicto
a. Solutio indebiti
The dentist should refrain from any act that might reflect unfavorably on the dignity of the _____?
a. Organization
b. Profession
c. Chapter
d. Association
b. Profession
An act involving ignorance, negligence, unskillfulness, or moral turpitude resulting in some injury to the patient.
a. Malpractice
b. Incompetency
c. Negligence
d. Fraud
a. Malpractice
The Dental Assistant must be seated how high in relation to the Dentist
a. 14 cm
b. 25cm
c. 17cm
d. 32 cm
c. 17cm
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for membership of the board of dentistry?
a. Not a faculty member of the school
b. PDA member for not less than ten years
c. Natural born citizen of the Philippines
d. Dule registered dentists of the Philippines and practicing for more than 10 years
b. PDA member for not less than ten years
Court’s doctrine of adherence to decided cases
a. Mandamus
b. Certiorari
c. Stare decisis
d. Res judicata
e. Litis pendentia
c. Stare decisis
It is a written or published defamation that harms someone’s reputation.
a. Libel
b. Slander
c. Gossip
d. Rumor
a. Libel
What article and section of RA 9484 discusses the composition of the board of dentistry?
a. Article 2 section 5
b. Article 2 section 6
c. Article 3 section 13
d. Article 3 section 14
a. Article 2 section 5
The board of dentistry shall report the rating obtained by each candidate within 20 days after the last day of examination to the ______
a. Commissioner of the PRC
b. Chairman of the PRC
c. CHED
d. PRC
d. PRC
Created PRC (June 22, 1973)
a. P.D. 212
b. P.D. 239
c. P.D. 223
d. P.D. 214
c. P.D. 223
Damages for physical suffering, mental anguish, fright, serious anxiety, besmirched reputation, wounded feelings, moral shock social humiliation and similar injury
a. Actual damages
b. Moral damages
c. Nominal damages
d. Temperate damages
e. Liquidated damages
b. Moral damages
R.A. 480 provided that dentists who opted to join the AFP shall have a rank of
a. Lieutenant colonel
b. Second lieutenant
c. First lieutenant
d. SPO1
c. First lieutenant
In what legal concept that hears before it condemns that proceed upon inquiry and renders judgment only after trial?
a. Due process
b. Constitutional law
c. Civic law
d. Private law
a. Due process
Ignorantia legis non excusat means:
a. Ignorance of the law absolves someone from liability
b. Ignorance of the law is a proper court defense
c. Ignorance of the law will lessen liability
d. Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance
e. Ignorance of the law allows for delayed compliance until the person is aware of such law
d. Ignorance of the law excuses no one from compliance
Dental technicians can take an impression in case of emergency; the dental hygienist can take an x-ray with the supervision of a dentist.
a. First statement is true, second is false
b. First statement is false, second is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
b. First statement is false, second is true
Act or omission punishable by law
a. Tort
b. Negligence
c. Quasi-delict
d. Fault
e. Crime
e. Crime
This type of expense varies greatly depending upon the type of practice and volume of prosthetic and orthodontic cases.
a. Clinical and dental supplies
b. Occupancy costs
c. Laboratory fees
d. Personal expenses
e. Administrative expense
c. Laboratory fees
Which of the following refers to the power to extract a fee on a product, income, activity or for public purpose?
a. Taxation
b. Obligation
c. Eminent domain
d. Police power
a. Taxation
The thing speaks for itself
a. Res ipsa loquitur
b. Respondeat superior
c. Force majeure
d. Captain-of-the-ship doctrine
a. Res ipsa loquitur
The most popular and accepted form of dental practice in the Philippines is:
a. Group practice
b. Partnership
c. Heritage practice
d. Solo practice
e. Public health dentistry
d. Solo practice
Which is not a factor of a patient in determining the professional fee?
a. Patient’s capacity to pay
b. Nature of the case
c. Cost of materials
d. Sealing Price
a. Patient’s capacity to pay
The following records are needed for the dental office, EXCEPT
a. Forms for various tax reports
b. The dentist’s personal and family records
c. Records used for the individual patients
d. Records which concerns both dentist and practice
b. The dentist’s personal and family records
Medical records should be kept by the dentist for a minimum of
a. 5 years
b. 10 years
c. 15 years
d. 20 years
b. 10 years
The following are the steps to be observed to control profuse bleeding after tooth extraction except ______
a. Lay down for a rest
b. Electrocautery
c. Pressure packing
d. Take tranexamic acid
a. Lay down for a rest
The additional requirement of a refresher course is imposed upon those who failed ____ consecutive licensure exams
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. 6
b. 3
Success in dentistry as a profession can be measured by the following, except:
a. Financial gains
b. Educate the patients
c. Quality of service rendered
d. Improvement of oral health
a. Financial gains
The dentist can make newspaper announcement in the following cases EXCEPT______
a. Limited nature of practice
b. Changing clinic location
c. Use out model technology
d. Opening of a clinic
c. Use out model technology
A writ ordering someone to bring documents and attend a court is referred to as
a. Subpoena
b. Subpoena duces tecum
c. Search warrant
d. Res ipsa loquitor
b. Subpoena duces tecum
The professional identification card contains which of the following?
a. Date of issuance
b. Registration number
c. Signature of the chairperson of the commission
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Damages those agreed upon by parties that would be paid upon breach of contract
a. Actual damages
b. Moral damages
c. Nominal damages
d. Temperate damages
e. Liquidated damages
e. Liquidated damages
Code of Ethics
a. Article I Section 1
b. Article II Section 7
c. Article III Section 22
d. Article IV Section 25
d. Article IV Section 25
Power of the State to acquire private property for public use after payment of just compensation
a. Power of Taxation
b. Power of Eminent Domain
c. Power of Enforcement
d. Power to Govern
e. Police Power
b. Power of Eminent Domain
A wrongful act that results in injury to one person by another which may be done with fault or negligence
a. Tort
b. Felony
c. Misdemeanor
d. Malfeasance
e. Misfeasance
a. Tort
It is the best and honorable method of improving a practice in dentistry
a. Employing solicitors
b. Placing signboards in the streets
c. Advertising in newspapers
d. Patient satisfaction
e. Facebook ads
d. Patient satisfaction
The following are the objectives of dental practice, EXCEPT_____.
a. Restore anatomy and aesthetics
b. To keep abreast of new dental trends
c. Physically fit sometimes
d. To be aware of the social and economic aspect
c. Physically fit sometimes
Felonies committed with deliberate intent or malice
a. Negligence
b. Fault
c. Delay
d. Dolo
e. Culpa
d. Dolo
Dentistry licensure examination is conducted _______ a year.
a. Once
b. Twice
c. Thrice
b. Twice
Philippine Dental Act of 1965
a. R.A. 4419
b. R.A. 768
c. R.A. 223
d. R.A. 9484
a. R.A. 4419
A wrongful act resulting from imprudence, negligence, lack of foresight or lack of skill is called:
a. Culpa
b. Dolo
c. Felony
d. Mandamus
e. Crime
a. Culpa
Doctrine of Quantum merit means _____
a. The patient is also responsible for his worsened condition
b. Use your own as not to injure that of another
c. The amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the services rendered
d. The thing speaks for itself
c. The amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the services rendered
What is a good defense in a lawsuit for malpractice?
a. Outstanding college grades of the dentist
b. Modern clinical setup
c. Experience and skills of the dentist
d. Informed consent
d. Informed consent
Ergonomics refers to the study of ____
a. Efficiency of man in relation to his working environment
b. The arrangement of digital work
c. Time and motion to measure and monitor efficiency
d. Land and soil
a. Efficiency of man in relation to his working environment
Injuries incapacitating the offended party for 1-9 days fall under:
a. Serious physical injuries
b. Slight physical injuries
c. Minor physical injuries
d. Less serious physical injuries
e. Non-mortal physical injuries
b. Slight physical injuries
Operating or overhead expenses constitute ______ of the total gross collection of a dental office
a. 50%
b. 70%
c. 80%
d. 20%
b. 70%
The functions of the PRC are the following except ______
a. Administer licensure examination
b. Regulate and supervise the practice of the profession
c. Maintain profession conduct and ethics
d. Appoint board members and chairman
d. Appoint board members and chairman
The PRC ID is renewed every
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
a. 3 years
In the Philippine Dental Act of 2007, dentist refers to persons who performs the following, except:
a. operation upon the human oral cavity, jaws, teeth, and surrounding tissues
b. prescribes drugs or medicines for the treatments of oral diseases and lesions
c. operation on the head and neck
d. prevents and or corrects malpositions of the teeth or implantation of artificial substitutes for lost teeth
e. teaches subjects in the licensure examination
c. operation on the head and neck
A professional with a revoked certificate of registration and professional identification card can apply reissuance ____________
a. A year after revocation
b. 2 years after revocation
c. 3 years after revocation
d. 4 years after revocation
b. 2 years after revocation
The Penal Provision is found in ________ of R.A. 9484
a. Section 13
b. Section 23
c. Section 33
d. Section 43
c. Section 33
What is the best manner to do by a dentist in case of treatment failure?
a. Treat the failure and correct it, don’t admit the failure
b. Treat the failure, don’t collect payment anymore
c. Refer the patient to another dentist
d. Tell the patient and apologized
d. Tell the patient and apologized
The right of a licensed dentist to practice his profession is a:
a. Right in rem
b. Right in personam
c. Contractual right
d. Collateral right
e. Right arising out of a tortious act
a. Right in rem
2nd dental law
a. January 10, 1915
b. February 05, 1915
c. June 20, 1965
d. June 19, 1965
b. February 05, 1915
The R.A. 9484 is an act to regulate the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology in the Philippines, repealing ______
a. R.A. 6675
b. R.A. 4419
c. R.A. 521
d. R.A. 223
b. R.A. 4419
The article and section of R.A. 9484 discussing the required rating in order to pass the licensure examination
a. Article III Section 16
b. Article II Section 9
c. Article IV Section 25
d. Article V Section 33
a. Article III Section 16
Anyone who practices illegal practice of dentistry shall be punished by
a. A fine of not less than two hundred thousand pesos nor more than five hundred thousand pesos or suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two years and one day nor more than five years, or both.
b. A fine of not less than two hundred thousand pesos nor more than five hundred thousand pesos or suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two months and one day nor more than five months, or both.
c. A fine of not less than two hundred thousand pesos nor more than five hundred thousand pesos or suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two years and one day nor more than three years, or both.
d. None of the above
a. A fine of not less than two hundred thousand pesos nor more than five hundred thousand pesos or suffer imprisonment for a period of not less than two years and one day nor more than five years, or both.
Basis for the right of the state to regulate the practice of dentistry as well as other professions
a. Power of Taxation
b. Power of Eminent Domain
c. Power of Enforcement
d. Power to Govern
e. Police Power
e. Police Power
The most important question in a malpractice suit is whether the dentist:
a. was experienced
b. had advanced education and training
c. had an assistant to help in the procedure
d. used the latest and most modern equipment available
e. exercised due care
e. exercised due care
The foreign reciprocity can be found specifically in what Article and Section of R.A. 9484?
a. Article 4, Section 31
b. Article 4, Section 30
c. Article 5, Section 31
d. Article 5, Section 30
d. Article 5, Section 30
The dental student can take an impression in case of emergency; The dental hygienist can take X-ray and impressions without the supervision of the dentist.
a. Both statements are true
b. First statement is true, second statement is false
c. First statement is false, second statement is true
d. Both statements are false
d. Both statements are false
Digital Marketing is only ethical when?
a. When no promotional rates are included
b. When it is solely clinical cases
c. When it is intended for patient communication
d. When it is designed to attract patients
a. When no promotional rates are included
According to this, a dentist cannot testify in a civil case, without the consent of the patient, as to any communication he may have received during the course of diagnosis and treatment.
a. Secrecy rule
b. Filial Privilege
c. Res gestae
d. Doctor-Patient Privilege
e. Data Privacy Act
d. Doctor-Patient Privilege
A dentist who injured a patient because of negligence when the dentist renders his/her service to the patient out of charity and without any charge is:
a. Legally liable to the patient with respect to all damages brought about by his negligence
b. Not legally liable to the patient with respect to any damages the patient suffered
c. Under no obligation to rectify the injury
d. Need not pay for the injury suffered by the patient
e. Must pay for the injury suffered by the patient but amount must be reduced because the services were free of charge
a. Legally liable to the patient with respect to all damages brought about by his negligence
This can occur under a number of circumstances, including injury to the patient resulting from the improper performance of his duties by a licensed dentist:
a. Abandonment
b. Illegal Practice
c. Malpractice
d. Malfeasance
e. Non-compliance
c. Malpractice
Monetary loss proved by the plaintiff, including loss of earning capacity
a. Actual damages
b. Moral damages
c. Nominal damages
d. Temperate damages
e. Liquidated damages
a. Actual damages
Can the dentist be paid for the time spent in the education of his patients?
a. No, the patient should not pay for the intangible services
b. Yes, this is regarded as a form of health service
c. Yes, if it is consultation
d. No, whether he is a new or old patient
b. Yes, this is regarded as a form of health service
Specific article under R.A. 9484 that refers to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene and dental technology
a. Article 1
b. Article 2
c. Article 3
d. Article 4
d. Article 4
What is the BEST advantage of practicing dentistry in the academe?
a. You can specialize in a particular field
b. Transition to private practice is easier and smoother
c. You can earn the respect and admiration of students
d. Travel risk because of speaking engagements
a. You can specialize in a particular field
A statement made by a witness under oath.
a. Presumption
b. Due process of law
c. Testimony
d. Supposition
c. Testimony
All of these are elements of an obligation, except:
a. Vinculum juris
b. Debtor
c. Creditor
d. Written agreement
e. Object
d. Written agreement
An offense which is contrary to justice, honesty, principles or good morals is known as moral turpitude. Examples are libel, adultery, concubinage, forgery and slander.
a. The first statement is true, the second is false
b. The first statement is false, the second is true
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
c. Both statements are true
Each dentist has a greater responsibility to his/her community. In fact, a very first article of the regulatory code is duty to the community which includes the following considerations, except ______
a. Professional consultation and referral
b. Emergency service
c. Primary duty
d. Delegation of services
d. Delegation of services
All of the following are members of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) in dental practice except _____
a. Brunei
b. Indonesia
c. Vietnam
d. Hongkong
d. Hongkong
What is the standard of care required for dentists in treating patients
a. That of the highest degree of care
b. That of a reasonably prudent dentist
c. That of an extraordinary degree of care
d. That of excellent dentist
e. None of the above
b. That of a reasonably prudent dentist
Dental professionals should pursue continuing dental education because_____?
a. This reflects a good standing in the community
b. It is the obligation of every dentist
c. Of the pecuniary interest
d. Income generating process
b. It is the obligation of every dentis
Exemption from the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) can be applied for upon reaching the age of:
a. 50
b. 60
c. 65
d. 70
e. 75
c. 65
An act declaring the bar and board examinations as Civil Service Examinations.
a. R.A. 8981
b. R.A. 1080
c. R.A. 9225
d. R.A. 9484
b. R.A. 1080
It is the meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or to render some service
a. Contract
b. Obligation
c. Rights
d. Ethics
e. Partnership
a. Contract
All of the following are qualifications to be eligible to take the dentistry licensure examination except ____
a. Must be a Filipino citizen
b. Graduate of a recognized university without a degree of doctor of dental medicine
c. Has completed the refresher course required after failing three consecutive licensure examinations
d. Not convicted of an offense involving moral turpitude
b. Graduate of a recognized university without a degree of doctor of dental medicine
A dentist failed to diagnose periodontal disease because he did not take x-rays or do a periodontal probing. This malpractice is an:
a. Act of commission
b. Act of omission
c. Act of consummation
d. Act of carelessness
e. None of the above
b. Act of omission
Office door lettering for building signs on the first floor should be not greater in size than ______.
a. 12cm x 12 cm
b. 8 cm x 8cm
c. 6cm x 8cm
d. 6cm x 6cm
b. 8 cm x 8cm
The “Commission” which is appointed by the President of the Philippines is composed of
a. A chairman and three members
b. A chairman and four members
c. A chairman and five members
d. Five members without a chairman
b. A chairman and four members
Which is a correct description of a plaintiff?
a. It is an individual or institution who brings the lawsuit to a court of law.
b. It is an individual or institution being accused by another in a court of law.
c. It is the appointed public official that decides cases in a court of law.
a. It is an individual or institution who brings the lawsuit to a court of law.
The following are criminal offenses under RA 9484, except:
a. Practicing dentistry without a certificate of registration and professional identification card
b. Dentist who abets in the illegal practice of dentistry
c. Dentist using another’s certificate of registration and professional identification card as your own
d. Dentist using a revoked or suspended certificate of registration and professional identification card
e. Dentist issuing a false dental certificate
e. Dentist issuing a false dental certificate
According to this principle, the dentist is liable for acts of his/her employees who are acting within the scope of their duties
a. Quantum Meruit
b. Respondeat Superior
c. Res ipsa loquitur
d. Damnum Absque Injuria
e. Force Majeure
b. Respondeat Superior
Works of nature, such as calamities and earthquakes, falls under this legal doctrine:
a. Emergency Rule Doctrine
b. Force Majeure
c. Captain-of-the-Ship Doctrine
d. Assumption of Risk
e. Respondeat Superior
b. Force Majeure
The principle of res judicata states that:
a. courts are bound by the judge’s perception
b. matters which have been adjudicated by a competent court are conclusive and cannot be retried
c. matters pending before a competent court cannot be filed in another court
d. courts must follow precedent
e. matters which have been adjudicated after trial can be retried for meritorious reasons
b. matters which have been adjudicated by a competent court are conclusive and cannot be retried
The prime advantage of solo practice:
a. Sole control of personnel
b. One-man policy decision
c. Possible tax advantage
d. No implied partnership
e. Quiet ambiance
b. One-man policy decision
