Stuvia Q&As Flashcards
Who appoints the board of dentistry members?
Governor of Florida
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and cause an increased risk to the patient
Irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increase risk to the patient
Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
Irremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is what task?
Remediable
The practicing dentist is out of country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency… what remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
The use of a laser or type device is considered to be what type of task?
Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
Dental hygienists and assistants
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour CE?
50 mins
Is chemotherapeutic agents an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
No
What is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
Board approved individual study
What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
Patient stress management
When are licensees excused from CE?
1st biennium of licensure
Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
Practicing hygienist or dentist
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
Writing within the scope of dentistry
If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count towards renewal requirements for the next biennium?
False
A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hour HIV/AIDS course. The remaining 9 hours could count for the remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal?
True
What must be included in a prescription for an rx strength fluoride gel?
Dental license #
If a dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants?
True
Who grants sedation permits?
Board of dentistry
A dental hygienist under the _____ supervision of a dentist may administer LA, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 or older if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual
NO- cannot do this at all
Nitrous oxide produces:
Altered state of mind
With conscious sedation, it must not affect what?
Patients physical ability
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
30%
Which equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
ALL OF THESE- oxygen tank, EKG machine, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff
Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office. T or F
False
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have?
5
The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment?
True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve in the board of dentistry?
4 year terms
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
10
One member of the board must be at least how old?
60 y/o
Remediable tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient?
True- only those defined by the rule or law
Irremediable tasks may not be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law?
True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks?
Board of Dentistry
The authorization of irremediable tasks under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months?
24
Fabricating temporary crowns or bridges intra-orally which shall not include an adjustment of occlusion to the appliance or existing dentition is what type of supervision?
Direct supervision
Securing or unsecuring an arch wire by attaching or removing the fastening device… is what type of task?
Emergency remediable task
Removing or re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance is what type of task?
Emergency remediable task
466 legislative purpose and intent
Ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed
All licensed dental hygienist in this state of Florida required to notify the board of dentistry of an address change within _____ following an address change
10 days
What is not a sterilization process?
Radiation or wiping down with alcohol
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is
Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection
In the event that the dentist dies, where do all patients of record files go?
To another licensed FL dentist
Who own the patient records or chart?
Dentist
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist and treatment plan is considered:
Patient of record
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?
30%
When handling soiled instruments, what’s not appropriate?
Using regular exam gloves
Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids?
CDC
Which personal protective equipment is required?
Eye wear, masks, gloves
Is washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to a patient consistent with CDC recommendations?
No
A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Florida has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The board of dentistry has the right to
Hold or deny license
A patient is referred to a specialist, and at the location, the patient also received treatment from the hygienist, who is ultimately responsible?
The referring dentist
A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest
This can happen only if the patient’s interest is in the best interest
If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
Dentist
What is direct supervision?
The DDS diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to he performed, remains on the premises while the procedure is performed, and approves the work performed before dismissal
What is indirect supervision?
The dentist authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed
What is general supervision?
The dentist authorizes the procedure but need to be present while the procedure is being performed
If the dentist is out of country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this?
General supervision
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienist?
General
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with what level of supervision?
General
A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with what type of supervision?
Direct
A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with what type of supervision?
General
A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with what type of supervision?
Direct
If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting and a patient is in need of sealants, the hygienist must perform sealants under what supervision?
General
A dental hygienist may place subgingival chx with what type of supervision?
General
A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with what type of supervision?
Indirect
A dental hygienist performing home care on a patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level?
General
When does the dentist see the patient?
After X-rays
If a doctor of record is out of town and a patient comes to the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient?
Another dentist
What is analgesia?
Absence of pain without loss of consciousness
What is anesthesia?
The loss of feeling or sensation, especially the loss of sensation of pain
What is local anesthesia?
The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body, generally produced by a topically applied agent or injected agent without causing the loss of consciousness
What is general anesthesia?
Controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes including the inability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command. This modality includes administration or medications via parenteral routes; that is oral, rectal, transmucosal
Nitrous oxide by a dental hygienist is under what supervision?
Indirect
Nitrous oxide by a dental assistant is under what supervision?
Direct but indirect with proper training
What is sterilization?
The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed
What is disinfection?
The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation or some viruses
Is using the name RDH or dental hygienist if not licensed misdemeanor or felony?
Misdemeanor
The penalty for using another license is a ______ in the _______ degree
Misdemeanor; 2nd degree
The penalty for using a suspended/expired license is a _______ in the ______ degree
Felony, 3rd degree