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A comprehensive set of questions and answers covering key aspects of minnesota dental jurisprudence. It covers topics such as dental therapist regulations, board of dentistry functions, infection control procedures, sterilization methods, waste management, and continuing education requirements. A valuable resource for dental professionals preparing for the minnesota dental jurisprudence exam.
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Dentists can have how many Dental Therapists working under them? - ANSWER: Five Advanced Dental Therapist can have how many assistants working under them? - ANSWER: Four What is the deadline date used by dental corp to file their annual report? - ANSWER: On or before January 1st What are the Four functions of MN board of Dentistry? - ANSWER: - Licensure
Anxiolysis - ANSWER: Utilization of pharmacological or nonpharm methods to reduce patient anxiety What are required CDE courses for DDS, RDH, RDA? - ANSWER: DDS- 50hrs (30 fundamental) DH/DA - 25hrs (15 fundamental) Examples of core subject categories - ANSWER: infection control, record keeping, patient communication, management of medical emergencies, tx and dx (DDS only). Recognized specialty of dental practices - ANSWER: - Endodontics, Oral?maxillofacial surgery, Oral pathology, Orthodontics, Pediatrics, Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Public health. What can non-registered Dental Assistant perform? - ANSWER: Perform all duties not directly related with performing dental treatment or services on patients The board requires submission of what info in the annual reports - ANSWER: name and office of corp, address of corp, name/address of director/officer/shareholder/ DDS shall maintain dental records and need what kind of specific data? - ANSWER: Personal data, cc, dental & med hx, clinical exam, dx, tx plan, informed consent, progress notes ** How long should DDS retain dental records? - ANSWER: 7 years beyond time the pt was last seen by DDS. ** If under 18 - 7 years after the age 18
**Semi-critical instruments - ANSWER: instruments do not penetrate soft tissue/bone but contact mucous or non intact skin. these should be sterilized or get the high level disinfectant HEP B dose schedule - ANSWER: Initial Dose 1 month 6 month Standard Precautions - ANSWER: Designed to protect HCP and patients from pathogens that can spread by blood or all other body fluid, excretion or secretion, non-intact skin and mucous membrane. ALWAYS USE PPE Engineering control - ANSWER: Equipment/device used to prevent the exposure to any possible disease or injury Post-exposure Incident info - ANSWER: - Date & Time
Preferred method when hands are visibly soiled - ANSWER: non-microbial soap and water When should PPE be removed? - ANSWER: - Before leaving patient care areas
what needs to be used when irrigating and or cooling during an oral surgery procedure? - ANSWER: Sterile solutions (saline or water) when using a saliva ejector, what is the patient recommended not to do? - ANSWER: Do Not close lips or seal the tip of the saliva ejector What kind of containers used for biopsy specimens? - ANSWER: Sturdy, leak- proof container with a secure lid. Must be Bio-hazard labeled What should be done if biopsy container is contaminated? - ANSWER: cleaned and disinfected or placed in an impervious bag When extracted teeth are to be sent to a dental lab for shade/size comparisons, what level of disinfectant should be used? - ANSWER: Extracted tooth should be cleaned and disinfected with Intermediate Level activity. If the patient would like to take home their extracted teeth, what should you do first? - ANSWER: Nothing, provisions of the standard no longer apply. If the extracted teeth has an amalgam, where should you dispose it? - ANSWER: Should not be placed in medical waste container that uses incineration for final disposal. Commercial metal recycling companies might accept it. State and Local regulations should be consulted regarding disposal of the amalgam. In continuing education, How many credits can be taken in the fundamental category? - ANSWER: 15 hours
In continuing education, what is the maximum number of hours that can be taken in the elective category? - ANSWER: 10 hours Type of course that would not be eligible for credit in professional development. - ANSWER: marketing accounting What does a fundamental activity mean? - ANSWER: Directly related to clinical dental service Credits for professional development can all be in the fundamental category. - ANSWER: True What is an acceptable documentations of your continuing education courses? - ANSWER: Professional Development Portfolio contents of Core competencies, fundamental and elective activities, CPR & Self-Assessment What are the subject areas for the State jurisprudence Exam? - ANSWER: Record Keeping Infection control Personal conduct and Ethical behavior General Duties Delegation Duties What are the 2 main subject areas for the Minnesota Dental Assisting Licensure Exam? - ANSWER: Expanded Functions Radiology
Who keeps the documentation of continuing education/professional development?
- ANSWER: Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, and Dentist How many times the Board of Dentistry meets? - ANSWER: at least twice a year Meetings are exclusive for the members of Board of Dentistry - ANSWER: False, Some meetings are open to the public. How long each member of Board of Dentistry can serve? - ANSWER: no more than 2 consecutive 4 year terms Who appoints the positions of the Board? - ANSWER: The Governor of the State What are the requirements of the candidates prior to election? - ANSWER: Candidates must be a resident of the state and have practiced for five years prior to election. What are the required exams that applicants must have? - ANSWER: Applicants must have successfully passed any required exams of
Based on Birth month and Birth year. The license for each dentist, hygienist and LDA must be displayed in plain sight of all patients in each office that the person practices in. - ANSWER: True, Duplicate certificates are available at an additional charge. How long should every dentist, hygienist and assistant must provide the board with written notice after changing an address? - ANSWER: within 30 days What are the grounds under immediate suspension? - ANSWER: habitual intoxicated or drugs user unauthorized prescription or dispensing of drugs It is legal for a dentist to practice under a name that implies superiority over other dentists. - ANSWER: False Every professional corporation must file an annual report with the board of dentistry on or before January 1st of each year - ANSWER: True, This includes name and address of each shareholder and statement whether or not a shareholders are licensed by the state What are the elective activities that can be done for professional development? - ANSWER: Distance learning Self-study Scholarly activities Volunteerism/community Service General attendance at a state or national convention (3credits)
What does it mean if a dental assistant has a limited license? - ANSWER: It means a person holding a limited license permit as a dental assistant. Example is no Radiograph. What can a dental assistant do if they do not have a license? - ANSWER: Can do chairside assisting and instruments transferring. Patients have a right to access a copy of their records. - ANSWER: True HIPAA privacy rights are enforced by the Office of Civil Rights - ANSWER: True The term covered entity applies only to physicians. - ANSWER: False Health care provider includes all entities involved in a transactions. - ANSWER: True Medical Records are both private and confidential. - ANSWER: True Health care providers are required to give patients a copy of the notice of privacy policies. - ANSWER: True HIPAA provides both civil and criminal penalties for violations. - ANSWER: True Covered entities must provide training for all employees to comply with HIPAA. - ANSWER: True
Covered entities must implement written policies to comply with HIPAA. - ANSWER: True Covered entities must have appropriate safeguards to control access to records. - ANSWER: True Transmission of information between two parties to carry out financial administrative activities related to health care. - ANSWER: Transaction Keeping something secluded from the view of others. - ANSWER: private May be a health care provider, billing sevice, insurance company or anyone else involved in a transaction that is covered by HIPAA. - ANSWER: covered entity The release, transfer, provision of access, or divulging in any other manner information the entity possesses. - ANSWER: disclosure The sharing, employment, application, utilization, examination, or analysis of health information within an organization that hold such information. - ANSWER: Use A provider of medical or health services and any other person or organization who furnishes, bills, or is paid for health care in the normal course of business. - ANSWER: health care provider Information transmitted by electronic media, maintained in electronic form, or maintained or transmitted in any other form. - ANSWER: protected health information
Informed consent consists of - ANSWER: Giving options, benefits and risks along with pt approval When electronic records are kept, DDS must either: - ANSWER: Keep duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record At request of pt, records must be transferred, even if their bill has not been paid. - ANSWER: True Should original radiographs be sent? - ANSWER: NO, never. Diagnostic duplicate xrays and copied records must be created and sent Dental office can charge a pt a fee for the cost of transferring records. - ANSWER: True Who decides on the max. fee a DDS can charge? (in minnesota) - ANSWER: MN Department of Health (MDH) A dental professional can accept $$ for making a referral to another dentist? - ANSWER: False. A remuneration... no remuneration for referral The Dr./ Patient can be terminated for: - ANSWER: - pt failure to comply w/ tx. or professional advice
An LDA cannot scale the MND ant of a pediatric pt: - ANSWER: True, LDA would be violating the Dental Practice Act; both DDS and LDA would be held accountable Who could be in trouble by the Board of Dentistry if a DH/LDA practices beyond their scope of practice, even when the DDS did NOT request them to and the DH/LDA acted on their own? - ANSWER: Both the DDS and DH/LDA The DDS cannot say they are SUPERIOR and cannot PROMISE the results of a tx
- ANSWER: True Cosmetic dentistry is recognized by the ADA as a "specialty" - ANSWER: False, it is not recognized by the ADA as a specialty Components of CPR training - ANSWER: - AED
Who needs to sign the HIPAA form> - ANSWER: Every patient Criminal Law - ANSWER: law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses (crime against society) Civil Law - ANSWER: Deal with disputes between individuals, organizations, or between two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim Suspension - ANSWER: requires individual to cease all practice until (suspension) is lifted Fundamental credits - ANSWER: directly related to clinical practice of dentistry **minimum of 15 credits for LDA and DH; 30 for DDS and dental therapists Core subjects (fundemental credits) - ANSWER: areas of knowledge that relate to public safety and professionalism **minimum of 2 different subjects needed in 2 years CPR is a _____________ credit - ANSWER: Fundamental; must be updated every 2 years. Self-assessment is a __________ credit - ANSWER: Fundamental How many days do you have to submit copies of CE if you get audited by the Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER: 60 days Every dental professional is required to keep documentation of thier CE fo the current 2 years cycle and the previous - ANSWER: 2 years
When is reading a professional article considered a fundamental credit and when is it an elective credit? - ANSWER: A professional article w/ a post test is considered fundamental. Reading a professional article for the information is considered elective. Acceptable documentation for professional development or continuing education credits - ANSWER: Form should include: