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TERMS - ans__________ person - ansincludes an individual, corporation, partnership, or any other legal entity state - answhen used in reference to a state other than MN, means any other state of the U.S., District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico CODA stands for - ansCommission on Dental Accreditation Dental health care personnel (DHCP) - ansindividuals who work in a dental practice who may be exposed to body fluids such as blood or saliva assistant - ansany person who assists a dentist in carrying out the basic duties of a dental office health care facility, program, or nonprofit organization includes - anshospital; nursing home; home health agency; group home serving the elderly, disabled, or juveniles; state operated facility licensed by the commissioner of human health services or the commissioner of corrections; federal, state, or local public health facility, community clinic, tribal clinic, school authority, head start program, or nonprofit organization that saves individuals who are uninsured or who are MN health care public program recipients General supervision - ansThe dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures being performed during which the dentist is not required to be present in the dental office or on the premises Indirect supervision - ansThe dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedures, and remains in the office while the procedures are being performed by the allied dental personnel Direct supervision - ansThe dentist is in the dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the patient, evaluates the performance of the allied dental personnel Personal Supervision - ansThe dentist is personally operating on a patient and authorizes the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by concurrently performing supportive procedures Public health supervision - ansA type of supervision in which a licensed dental hygienist may provide dental hygiene services, as specified by state law or regulations, when such services are provided as part of an organized community program in various public health settings, as designated by state law, and with general oversight of such programs by a licensed dentist designated by the state Medical emergency - ansMedically necessary care which is immediately needed to preserve life, prevent serious impairment to bodily functions, organs, or parts, or prevent placing the physical or mental health of the patient in serious injury Patient - ansA natural person who has received healthcare services from a provider for the treatment or examination of a medical, psychiatric, or mental condition, the surviving spouse & parents of a deceased patient or a person that the patient appoints in writing as a representative for minors: patient includes a parent or guardian or a person acting as a parent or guardian in the absence of a parent or guardian analgesia - ansthe diminution or elimination of pain as a result of the administration of an agent including but not limited to local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, & pharmacological & nonpharmalogical methods anxiolysis/minimal sedation - anshas to do w/sedation; a relaxed state & usually the patient is awake; patient can follow directions or answer questions
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Deep sedation - ansa depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmological method or a combination of both during which patients can't be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation; characterized by impairment of the patients ability to independently maintain ventilatory function, spontaneous ventilation potentially being inadequate to meet a patients needs & the need for assistance in maintaining a patients airway; patients cardiovascular function doesn't typically require assistance Enteral - ansA technique of administration in which the agent is ABSORBED through the gastrointestinal tract or oral mucosa such as w/ oral, rectal, or sublingual administration General anesthesia - ansAn induced state of unconsciousness produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmacological method or combination during which patients are not arousable even by painful stimulation; characterized by the frequent impairment of the patient's need for assistance in maintaining a patent airway, the need for (+) pressure ventilation due to depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug induced depression of neuromuscular function, & potential impairment of cardiovascular function Inhalation - ansA technique of administration in which the gaseous or volatile is introduced into the pulmonary tree & whose primary effect is due to absorption through the pulmonary bed minimal sedation - ansa minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological or nonpharmalogical method that retains the patients ability to independently & continuously maintain an airway & respond normally to tactile stimulation & verbal command; characterized by moderate impairment to the patients cognitive function & coordination but leaves unaffected the patients ventilatory & cardiovascular functions nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - ansthe administration by inhalation of a combination of nitrous oxide & oxygen producing an altered level of consciousness that retains the patients ability to independently & continuously maintain an airway & respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command parenteral - ansa technique of administration in which the drug bypasses the gastrointestinal tract such as w/intramuscular, intravenous, intranasal, submucosal, subcutaneous, or intraocular administration transdermal/transmucosal - anstechnique of administration in which the drug is administered by a patch or iontophoresis Another term for general anesthesia is - ansdeep sedation pediatric advanced life support (PALS) - ansan advanced life support educational course for the pediatric health care provider that teaches the current certification standards of the American academy of pediatrics or the American heart association; PALS certificate must be obtained through the American heart association Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) - ansan advanced educational course for a health care provider that teaches a detailed medical protocol for the provision of life saving cardiac care in settings ranging from the prehospital environment to the hospital setting ACLS course must include - ans1) advanced airway management skills
- cardiac drug usage
- defibrillation
- arrhythmia interpretation ****certificate must be obtained through the American Heart Association
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requirements/scope of practice of a resident dentist - ans~obtain from the board a license to practice dentistry as a resident dentist (must be designated "resident license dentist") ~authorizes the licensee to practice dentistry only under the supervision of a licensed dentist ~license must be renewed annually does a resident dentist license qualify a person for licensure? - ansno Resident dental provider scope of practice - ans~License is to practice as a resident hygienist or DT & license must be designated "resident dental provider license" ~licensee can only practice under the supervision of a licensed dentist or DT DT - ansa person of good moral character who has graduated w/a bachelor or masters degree from a dental therapy education program that has been approved by the board per accredited by CODA or another board approved national accreditation organization Practice of Dental therapy (DT) - ans1) works under the supervision of a MN licensed dentist under a collaborative management agreement
- practices in settings that serve low income, uninsured, & underserved patients or are located in dental health professional shortage areas
- provides oral health care services including oral evaluation & assessment; educational, palliative, therapeutic, & restorative services within the context of the collaborative management agreement DH - ansa person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental hygiene program (must be a minimum of 2 years) accredited by CODA & established by the U.S. department of education to offer college level programs Practice of Dental Hygienists - ans1) provide care that's educational, preventative, & therapeutic through observation, assessment, evaluation, counseling, and therapeutic services to establish & maintain oral health
- evaluates patient health status through review of medical & dental histories, assess & plans dental hygiene care needs, performs a prophylaxis including complete removal of calculus deposits, accretions, & stains by scaling, polishing, & performs root planing & debridement 3)administers local anesthesia & nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia
- provides other services as permitted by rules of the board Exemptions/exceptions to the practice of dentistry - ans1) dentist or DH in any branch of the armed services of the U.S., the U.S. public health service, or the U.S. veterans administration
- any dental students attending an accredited school by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)when acting under indirect supervision of a MN licensed dentist & under instruction of a licensed dentist, DT, DH, or DA
- practice of licensees from other states or countries while appearing as clinicians under the auspices of a duly approved dental school/college o a reputable dental society/club
- people taking exams for licensure administered or approved by the board
- dentists & DH licensed by the states during their functioning as examiners responsible for conducting licensing exams
- use of x-rays or other diagnostic imaging modalities from making radiographs or other similar records in a hospital under the supervision of a physician or dentist or someone accredited in diagnostic imaging
- those under a written work order by a DDS or ADT to construct, alter, repair, or duplicate a denture, partial dentures, crown, bridge, splint, ortho, prosthetic or other dental appliance
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DA - ansa person of good moral character who has graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by CODA T/F a DA can take scans for Invisalign under indirect supervision - ansTrue who has the authority to administer influenza vaccines - ansthe dentist what is the limitations on a dentist administering the flu vaccine - anscan only be administered to patients 19 & older what are the requirements/regulations for dentists administering the flu vaccine - ans1) immediate access to emergency response equipment (must include oxygen, epinephrine, & other allergic rxn response equipment)
- trained or have successfully completed a program approved by the MN Board of Dentistry in administration of vaccines
- must comply with guidelines established by the federal advisory committee on immunization practices relating to vaccines
- after dentist has administered, must report the administration of the immunization to the MN immunization information connection or notify the patients primary physician or clinic what must the training for administering immunizations include - ans1) education material on the disease and vaccination as a method of disease prevention
- contraindications & precautions
- intramuscular administration
- communication of risks & benefits; legal requirements
- reporting of adverse events
- documentation required by federal law
- storage & handling of vaccines what must a faculty member who practices dentistry before beginning duties in a school of dentistry or dental program do? - ansapply for a limited or full faculty license Can a faculty dentist practice dentistry if they're not licensed? - ansno how long is a faculty license valid - ansduring the time the holder remains a faculty member at a dental school or within a dental program limited faculty dental license - ansentitles the holder to practice dentistry within the school & its affiliated teaching facilities but ONLY for the purposes of teaching or conducting research (unless the dentist was a faculty member on Aug 1, 1993) a limited faculty license must be renewed - ansAnnually full faculty dental license - ansentitles the holder to practice dentistry w/in the school & its affiliated teaching facilities & elsewhere if the license holder is employed 50% or more by the school in the practice of teaching or research & upon successful review by the board of the applicants qualifications a full faculty license must be renewed - ansBiennially speciality dentists - ansthe board may grant 1 or more specialty licenses in the areas of speciality defined by the board; limited to practice in their specialty as designated by their specialty license applicants for a specialty license must - ans1) successfully completed a postdoctoral specialty program accredited by CODA or announced a limitation of practice before 1967
- have been certified by a specialty board approved by the MN board of dentistry or provide evidence of passing a clinical exam for licensure required in another state or Canada; oral & maxillofacial surgeons must have a MN medical license in good standing
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guest license for voluntary purposes limitations - ans~licensee can only provide dental care services not to exceed 10 days in a calendar year ~expire on dec 31 of each year Emeritus applies to - ansRetirees & allows them to retain their title Who can apply for an emeritus active license? - ansA person licensed to practice dentistry, DT, DH, or DA if the person is retired from practice, in compliance w/board requirements, & not the subject of current disciplinary action Emeritus active licensee scope of practice - ans~pro Bono or volunteer dental practice ~paid practice not to exceed 500 hrs per calendar year for the exclusive purpose of providing licensing supervision to meet the board's requirements ~not held out as a full licensee The services provided by a DH shall not include _________________ & must be provided under the supervision of a licensed dentist - ansfinal diagnosis or treatment plan Requirements for DA's & DH's to perform restorative procedures - ans1) completion of board approved course on restorative procedures
- course includes a component that sufficiently prepares the licensed DA or DH to adjust the occlusion on the newly placed restoration
- a licensed dentist or licensed ADT has authorized the procedure
- licensed dentist or licensed ADT is in the clinic while procedure is being performed (indirect supervision)
- faculty who taught course must have prior experience in teaching these procedures in an accredited dental education program restorative procedures for DA & DH under indirect supervision - ans1) place, contour, & adjust amalgam restorations
- place, contour, & adjust glass ionomer
- adapt & cement stainless steel crowns
- place, contour, & adjust class I, II, & V supra gingival composite restorations on primary & permanent dentition DT's are limited to practicing in - anssettings that serve low income, uninsured, and undeserved patients or in a healthcare shortage area DT scope of practice (general supervision) - ans1) oral health instruction & disease prevention education including nutritional counseling & dietary analysis
- preliminary charting of the oral cavity
- making radiographs
- mechanical polishing
- application of topical preventative or prophylactic agents including fluoride varnishes & pit & fissure sealants
- pulp vitality testing
- application of desensitizing medication or resin
- fabrication of athletic mouthguards
- placement of temporary restorations
- fabrication of soft occlusal guards
- tissue condition & soft reline
- atraumatic restorative therapy
- dressing changes
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- tooth reimplementation
- administration of local anesthetic
- administration of nitrous oxide DT scope of practice (indirect supervision) - ans1) emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
- placement & removal of space maintainers
- cavity prep
- restoration of primary & permanent teeth
- placement of temporary crowns
- prep & placement of preformed crowns
- pulptomies of primary teeth
- indirect & direct pulp capping on primary & permanent teeth
- stabilization of reimplemented teeth
- extractions of primary teeth
- suture removal
- brush biopsy
- repair of defective prosthetic devices
- recementing of permanent crowns What drugs can a DT dispense under a collaborative management agreement with a dentist? - ansanalgesics, anti-inflammatories, & antibiotics T/F a licensed DT can dispense or administer narcotic drugs - ansfalse ADT certification requirements - ans1) complete a DT education program
- pass an exam to demonstrate competency under the DT scope of practice
- be a licensed DT
- complete 2,000 hrs of DT clinical practice under direct or indirect supervision
- graduate from a masters ADT program
- pass a board approved certification exam to demonstrate competency under ADT scope of practice
- submit app & fee What distinguishes an ADT's scope of practice from a DT's scope of practice? - ansAn ADT can 1)conduct an oral evaluation & assessment of dental disease & the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by the collaborating dentist (general supervision)
- perform nonsurgical extractions of periodontally diseased permanent teeth w/ tooth mobility of +3 to +4 if authorized in advance by the dentist
- can administer & dispense analgesics, anti inflammatories, & antibiotics including the authority to dispense sample drugs (of course, the ADT can perform the same duties as a DT as well) T/F A ADT can extract a tooth for any patient if the patient if the tooth is unerupted, impacted, fractured, or needs to be sectioned for removal - ansfalse What is required of licensees who have the authority to prescribe opioids and other controlled substances? - anslicensees must obtain at least 2 hrs of continuing education credit during each renewal period on best practices in prescribing opioids & controlled substances
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***must be a minimum of 12 hrs of didactic instruction; personally administering & managing at least 3 individual supervised cases of analgesia; supervised clinical experience using fail safe anesthesia equipment capable of (+) pressure respiration What is required of DT, DH, & LDA to administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - ans~must be under the appropriate level of supervision by a dentist who is currently licensed & can administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia Does a dentist who is administrating general anesthesia/deep sedation, moderate sedation, or nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia need to inform the board? - ansyes Can DH & LDA graduates prior to Sept. 2, 2004 administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia? - ansyes but they must inform the board & provide the board w/ the name, address, & phone number of the accredited dental school/program in which they graduated; current CPR certification w/continued certification Can DT graduates prior to Aug. 1, 2013 administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia? - ansyes but they must inform the board & provide the board w/ the name, address, & phone number of the accredited dental school/program in which they graduated; current CPR certification w/continued certification who can administer analgesia - ansa dentist who is currently licensed to practice dentistry in MN who can administer minimal sedation - ansa dentist who is currently licensed to practice dentistry in MN When must a dentist, DT, DH, or LDA report to the board of any incident that arises from the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia, general sedation/deep sedation, moderate sedation, local anesthesia, analgesia, or minimal sedation? - ans~a serious or unusual outcome that produces a temporary or permanent physiological injury, harm, or other detrimental effect to 1 or more of a patients body systems ~minimal sedation unintentionally becoming moderate sedation or deep sedation/general anesthesia when the licensee doesn't have a certificate for administering general anesthesia or moderate sedation how long does a dentist, DT, DH, or LDA have to report to the board of any incident that arises from the administration of nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia, general sedation/deep sedation, moderate sedation, local anesthesia, analgesia, or minimal sedation? - answith/in 10 business days of the incident T/F a dentist can not administer general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation unless the dentist possess a general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate from the board - anstrue general anesthesia certificate from the board - ansauthorizes a dentists to administer general anesthesia/deep sedation, moderate sedation, or to provide dental services to patients under general anesthesia/deep sedation or moderate sedation when a dentist employs or contracts another licensed health care professional w/ the qualified training & legal qualification to administer moderate sedation moderate sedation certificate from the board - ansauthorizes a dentists to administer moderate sedation, or to provide dental services to patients under moderate sedation when a dentist employs or contracts another licensed health care professional w/ the qualified training & legal qualification to administer moderate sedation
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Application requirements for an initial general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate - ans~application & fee ~info on office facilities ~support staff training ~emergency protocols ~monitoring equipment ~record keeping procedures T/F a dentist is not required to possess an additional certificate for deep or moderate sedation if they have a valid certificate for general anesthesi - anstrue T/F a dentist does not need to undergo an inspection as part of the general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate application - ansfalse T/F a dentist can administer general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation after their certificate expires - ansfalse How long does a dentist have to renew their general anesthesia or moderate sedation certificate before it's terminated by the board - ans60 days T/F a certificate issued by the board must be conspicuously displayed in plain site of patients in every office in which the dentist administers general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation - anstrue T/F a dentist shall not provide dental services to a patient who is under general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate at any location other than a hospital unless the dentist possesses the applicable contracted sedation provider certificate issued by the board - anstrue specialty areas in dentistry include - ans1) dental public health
- endodontics (endodontist)
- oral & maxillofacial pathology (oral pathologist)
- oral & maxillofacial radiology (oral radiologist)
- oral & maxillofacial surgery (oral surgeon/oral maxillofacial surgeon)
- orthodontics & dent-facial orthopedics (orthodontist)
- pediatric dentistry (pediatric dentist/pedodontist)
- periodontics (periodontist)
- prosthodontics (prosthodontist) T/F in order for a licensed dentist to advertise a speciality area, they must have completed an accredited postdoctoral course of study in the specialty area in which they advertise - anstrue unlicensed dental assistant duties (all) - ans~perform all duties not directly related w/performing dental treatment or services on patients ~retract during a dental operation ~assist w/placement or removal of a rubber dam & accessories as directed by an operating dentist ~remove debris by the use of vacuum devices, compressed air, mouthwash, & water that's normally accumulated during the course of treatment rendered by the licensed dentist ~provide any assistance including the placement of articles & topical medication in a patients oral cavort in response to a specific direction bu a licensed dentist who is able to provide PERSONAL supervision ~aid LDA & DH in their duties
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DH delegated duties (all) - ans****for a DH to perform ortho duties, must either have graduated a DH program prior to Sept. 1, 2019 or if graduated after Sept. 1, 2019 DH program must also have included training in Ortho procedures & received a Ortho procedure certificate from school or successfully completed a board approved course in ortho procedures & received certificate from course sponsor! GENERAL SUPERVISION ~complete preliminary charting of the oral cavity & surrounding structures including case histories, initial & periodic exams & assessments to determine periodontal status; creation of a DH treatment plan in coordination w/dentists treatment plan ~take extraoral & intraoral photos ~take vital signs as directed by a dentist ~obtain informed consent ~make referrals to dentists, physicians, & other practitioners in consultation w/ the dentist ~complete debridement, prophylaxis, & nonsurgical periodontal therapy ~etch appropriate enamel surfaces; apply & adjust pit & fissure sealants ~administer local anesthesia (must have completed a didactic & clinical program sponsored by an accredited dental or DH school & results in the DH becoming clinically competent) ~administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia ~take radiographs ~apply topical medications including topical fluoride, bleaching agents, cavity varnishes, & desensitizing agents ~place sub gingival medicaments ~fabrication & delivery of custom fitted trays ~nutritional counseling ~salivary analysis ~remove marginal overhangs ~remove sutures ~place & remove periodontal dressings ~place & remove isolation devices or materials for restorative purposes ~polish restorations ~remove excess cement from inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, or ortho appliances ~fabrication, placement, replacement, cementation, & adjustment of temporary crowns or restorations ~remove temporary crowns or restorations T/F for a DH to perform ortho duties, must either have graduated a DH program prior to Sept. 1 , 2019 or if graduated after Sept. 1, 2019 DH program must also have included training in Ortho procedures & received a Ortho procedure certificate from school or successfully completed a board approved course in ortho procedures & received certificate from course sponsor! - anstrue cut arch wires on ortho appliances - ansLDA-general DH-general T/F it would be acceptable for an LDA to place temporary fillings to provide palliative treatment under general supervision - anstrue
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T/F it would be acceptable for a hygienist to administer nitrous oxide under indirect supervision - anstrue; a DH can do this under general supervision T/F it would be acceptable for an LDA to scale supragingivally under direct supervision - ansfalse; an LDA can not perform anything supragingivally & scaling must be done by a dentist or DH T/F it would be acceptable for an LDA to remove excess bonding material on an Ortho appliance under indirect supervision - ans remove loose bands on ortho appliances - ansLDA-general DH-general remove loose brackets on ortho appliances - ansLDA-general DH-general take radiographs - ansLDA-general DH-general DT-general ADT-general take impressions & bite registrations - ansLDA-general DH-general deliver vacuum formed ortho retainers - ansLDA-general DH-general place & remove elastic ortho separators - ansLDA-general DH-general DT-general Complete preliminary charting of oral cavity and surrounding structures w/ exception of perio probing and assessment of the perio structure - ansLDA-general preliminary charting of the oral cavity & surrounding structure - ansLDA-general (CANNOT PROBE OR ASSESS PERIODONTAL STRUCTURE) DH-general DT-general ADT-general take extraoral & intraoral photos - ansLDA-general DH-general take vital signs as directed by dentist - ansLDA-general DH-general obtain informed consent - ansLDA-general DH-general Remove and replace ligature ties and arch wires on orthodontic appliances - ansLDA-general DH-general Apply topical fluoride including foam, gel, or varnish - ansLDA-general DH-general DT-general ADT-general apply topical medications including bleaching agents & cavity varnishes as prescribed by the dentist - ansLDA-indirect DH-general DT-general
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****DENTIST MUST HOLD A GENERAL ANESTHESIA OR MODERATE SEDATION
CERTIFICATE - ansLDA-indirect DH-indirect monitor a patient during preop, intraop, & postop phases of general anesthesia or moderate sedation using noninvasive instrumentation such as pulse oximeters, electrocardiograms, bp monitors, & capnography (must have completed a board approved course comprised of intravenous access & general anesthesia & moderate sedation training) ****DENTIST MUST HOLD A GENERAL ANESTHESIA OR MODERATE SEDATION CERTIFICATE - ansLDA-indirect DH-indirect remove excess bond material from ortho appliances - ansLDA-direct DH-general remove bond material from teeth w/rotary instruments after removal of ortho appliances - ansLDA-direct DH-direct ***both must have board approved course etch appropriate enamel surfaces before bonding of ortho appliances by a dentist - ansLDA- direct DH-direct Remove fixed ortho bands and brackets - ansLDA-direct DH-direct initiate & place an intravenous line in preparation for intravenous medications & sedation for a dentist who holds a certificate in general anesthesia or moderate sedation (must have completed a board approved course comprised of intravenous access & general anesthesia & moderate sedation training) - ansLDA-direct DH-direct place nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement (must have completed a board approved course in nonsurgical retraction material for gingival displacement) - ansLDA- direct DH-general Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity & surrounding structures to include case histories, perform initial & periodic exams & assessments to determine periodontal status & formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination w/ a dentist's treatment plan - ansDH-general make referrals to dentists, physicians, & other practitioners in consultation w/a dentist - ansDH-general ADT-generral obtain informed consent w/in the scope of practice - ansDH-general LDA-general perform mechanical polishing to clinical crowns NOT INCLUDING INSTRUMENTATION (removal of calculus by instrumentation must be done by a dentist or DH before mechanical polishing) - ansDH-general LDA-indirect complete debridement, prophylaxis, & nonsurgical periodontal therapy - ansDH-general place sub gingival medicaments - ansDH-general
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salivary analysis - ansDH-general Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - ansDH-general LDA-direct DT-general ADT-general monitor a patient who has been induced by a dentist into nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia - ansDH-general LDA-indirect fabrication & delivery of custom fitted trays - ansDH-general Remove marginal overhangs - ansDH-general place & remove isolation devices or materials for restorative purposes - ansDH-general place & remove matrix bands - ansLDA-direct place & remove matrix systems & wedges - ansDH-general T/F An LDA can replace temporary crowns or restorations - ansfalse; an LDA can only fabricate, cement, & adjust under direct supervision Replacement of temporary crowns or restorations must be done by a dentist or a DH under general supervision place temporary fillings NOT including temporization of inlays, inlays, crowns, or bridges - ansLDA-general recement intact temporary restorations - ansLDA-general remove temporary crowns or restorations w/hand instruments only - ansDH-general LDA-direct remove excess cement from inlays, onlays, crowns, bridges, or ortho appliances - ansDH- general; must have Ortho certificate or board approve course to remove excess cement from ortho appliances if graduated in 2019 or later LDA-indirect (hand instruments only) polish restorations - ansDH-general T/F An LDA can apply desensitizing agents - ansfalse T/F if the dentist holds a certificate in general anesthesia or moderate sedation & is personally treating a patient, a LDA & a DH can aid in the physical management of medications including the preparation & administration of medications into an existing intravenous line (must have completed a board approved course comprised of intravenous access & general anesthesia & moderate sedation training) under personal supervision - anstrue Administer local anesthesia - ansDH-general (must have completed a didactic & clinical program sponsored by an accredited dental or DH school & results in the DH becoming clinically competent) DT-general ADT-general apply desensitizing agents - ansDH-general DT-general ADT-general
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Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formation of an individualized treatment plan authorized by a collaborating dentist - ansADT-general T/F under most circumstances, allied dental professionals must wear a name tag identifying themselves & their occupation - anstrue Another name for conscious sedation is - ansnitrous oxide who in the office can dismiss a person who was previously under conscious sedation? a) DH b) LDA c) dentist d) all of the above - ansD all of the above who in the office can administer conscious sedation? a) DH b) LDA c) dentist d) all of the above - ansD all of the above INFECTION CONTROL (26% of exam) - ans________________ blood borne disease - ansdiseases that are spread through the exposure to, inoculation of, or injection of blood; or exposure to blood contained in body fluids, tissues, or organs; include infections caused by agents such as the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) & hepatitis B (HBV) Infection control - ansPrograms, procedures, & methods to reduce the transmission of agents of infection for the purpose of preventing or decreasing the incidence of infectious diseases minimum conditions for a dental office - ans1) premises must be kept neat & clean, free of rubbish, ponded water, or other conditions that would have a tendency to create a public health nuisance
- housekeeping facilities & services utilized to ensure comfortable & sanitary conditions
- office must be kept free of ants, flies, roaches, rodents, insects, or vermin
- refuse must be kept in approved containers & emptied frequently
- heating, lighting, & other service equipment must conform to state & local heating regulations & codes; individual room heaters must be kept away from combustible materials
- water supply must be of a safe, sanitary quality from a source that's approved by the agent of a community health board; must be piper under pressure & according to required regulations
- plumbing must be in compliance w/ all plumbing codes; hand w ashing stations must be located conveniently to working areas & must have soap, towels, & drain must be trapped & connected directly to the waste disposal system
- disposal of liquid & human waste-all must be disposed through trap drains into a public sanitary sewer system
- rooms must be clean
- compliance w/ most up to date infection control standards
- sharps & infectious waste disposed of according to MN statutes
- hazardous waste requirements must be followed
- ionizing radiation requirement compliance clinical practice location - anssite at which a regulated person practices
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contaminated - ansthe presence or the reasonably anticipated presence of potentially infectious materials on an item or surface Decontamination - ansthe removal, inactivation, or destruction of HBV & HIV on a surface or item to the point where HBV &/or HIV are no longer capable of causing infection & the surface or item is rendered safe for barehanded touching, use, or disposal disinfection - ans~destroys MOST pathogenic and other microorganisms by physical or chemical means ~does not ensure the degree of safety associated with sterilization processes sterilization - ansdestroys ALL microorganisms, including substantial numbers of resistant bacterial spores, by heat (steam autoclave, dry heat, and unsaturated chemical vapor) or liquid chemical sterilants use surface Barries on - anslight handles, back of patient chair, keyboards, drawer handles, radiograph equipment or any other surface thats hard to clean The ______________ regulates LOW & INTERMEDIATE LEVEL disinfectants - ansEnvironmental protection agency (EPA) The _________________ regulates CHEMICAL STERILANTS/HIGH LEVEL disinfectants
- ansfood & drug administration (FDA) Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered by the ____________ and be approved for use in health care settings - ansEnvironmental protection agency (EPA) digital radiograph sensors are considered - anssemi critical What type of floors are NOT RECOMMENDED especially in patient treatment rooms/operatory - anscarpeting Dental health care personnel should use water that meets environmental protection agency regulatory standards for drinking water - ans≤500 colony forming units (CFU)/mL Can dental unit waterlines (DUWL) transmit disease - ansyes how long should air-water syringe be purged for to prevent disease transmission? - ans minute at the beginning of the day; 30s between patients exposure incident - ansa person has eye, mucous membrane, non intact skin, or parenteral contact w/potentially infectious material at a clinical practice location DHCP should receive infection prevention training - ans1)When they are hired
- When new procedures affect their occupational exposure
- Annually
- According to state or federal requirements high level disinfection - ansthe elimination of viability of all microorganisms except bacterial spores commissioner - anscommissioner of health regulated person - ansa licensed dentist, DH, dentist physician (dentist w/ medical license), or a registered dental assistant who currently practices HBV - ansthe hepatitis B virus with the e antigen present in the most recent blood test HCV - ansthe hepatitis C virus HIV - ansthe human immunodeficiency virus T/F A person with actual knowledge that a regulated person has been diagnosed as infected with HIV, HBV, or HCV may file a report with the commissioner - anstrue A dentist, LDA, DH, or a dental physician who's diagnosed w/ HIV, HBV, or HCV must report that information to the commissioner promptly & as soon as medically necessary for
