Scope Of Practice DPA def Flashcards
What is the book that includes all the laws and regulations governing dentistry in California
Dental practice act
Which department governs many different boards in California
Department of consumer affairs
What is the DHCC
Dental hygiene committee of California
How many members are there on the dental board
14
How many members of the dental board are practicing dentists
8
How many members on the dental board our public members
4
How many members on the dental board are RDHs
1
How many members on the dental board are RDAs
1
Who appoints most of the members of the dental board of California
The governor except 2 public members
How many subcommittees are underneath the DBC
7
What are the subcommittees underneath the DBC
Examination, enforcement, divergent, continuing education, Legislature/permits, legislature, infection control
How many ways are there to create requirements regarding dentistry in California
2
What are the requirements regarding dentistry in California
Statutes=law and is put in the business and professions code, regulations – created by the DBC and is put in the California code of regulations
What is harder to change laws or regulations
Law because it has to be put into legislation (Bill)
What are all the auxiliary duties written in and how does this affect change if needed
Written in law difficult to change
The BPC and the CCR are both available on what website
Dental board of California website at www.dbc.ca.gov under the laws and regulations tab
How can you be sure to stay current regarding changes to dental laws and regulations
Look at proposed regulations on website approved regulations
All dental offices must post a notice about the dental board. What does it need to include and what is the minimum size font required
DBC phone number in 48 point font size
How often should a DPA course be taken to renew your RDA license
Every two years
What percent of the RDA law and ethics exam is covered by scope of practice
32%
What does ADHP stand for
Ally dental health professional (auxiliary)
And auxiliary is anyone except what in the dental office
Dentist
Name the different types of assistants
DA, OAP, DSA, RDA, RDAEF, RDAEF2
Name the different kinds of hygienists
RDH, RDHEF, RDHEF 2, RDHAP
OAP stands for
Orthodontic assistant permit
Can an RDH in California do RDA duties
No unless they are also an RDA if they became a licensed hygienist after January 1, 2006
Didactic means what
Lecture/textbook training
RDAEF2’s can place what kind a restoration and cement on crowns
Contour finish restorations and permanent cement on crowns
Can an RDHAPPractice outside of the normal scope of the dental practice
Yes as long as they are providing services in areas where patients cannot come to offices to have prophys
What must the office display for everyone to see
The license of everyone in the office practicing dentistry
All dental professionals must wear a name tag
False they can display their license instead
What must all healthcare practitioners disclose
Their highest academic degree
The one law that is direct in room supervision is assisting in the administration of
Nitrous oxide
Can a DA/RDA start nitrous oxide sedation
No they may only adjust flow by direction of DDS
What is root planing
Making the root of the tooth smooth so that bacteria cannot hide
What is soft tissue curettage
Removal of the diseased soft tissue opposite to the tooth surface
What supervision are all RD AEF duties
Direct
