If the dentist forgot to pay his practitioner license renewal fee on time, what type of legal offense would this fall under?
Infraction
100
What type of supervision requires the dentist to examine the patient before delegating the procedure and again afterwards?
Direct Supervision
100
Who owns the patient records?
Dentist
200
Omission of information about a less expensive option for treatment is a violation of which ethical principle?
Veracity
200
Doing something that should not have been done is an act of what?
Commission
200
What is the best defense against a malpractice lawsuit?
Prevention and good communication
200
Someone who has been examined and diagnosed by a licensed dentist would be a what?
Patient of record.
300
Does a patient have the right to refuse treatment even if it's beneficial?
Yes
300
What is the purpose of the state dental practice act?
Give the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry within the state.
300
What type of consent is obtained when the patient agrees to treatment?
Implied consent
300
What is legally necessary to dismiss a patient from a practice?
Written notice of termination
400
Can behavior be ethical but illegal?
No, but it can be unethical and still be legal.
400
Giving the patient details about a procedure, then obtaining permission to perform the procedure is called?
Informed Consent
400
When the case is unusual and conditions are beyond the dentist's scope of practice, what should he/she do?
Refer the patient
400
What percentage of child abuse injuries involve the head, neck and mouth area?
75%
500
What is it called when two ethical principles are in conflict?
Ethical Dilemma
500
Which organization issues the license for a dentist to practice?
State board of dentistry
500
How do you correct a chart entry?
Draw a single line through it.
500
What is the form of licensure that allows a dentist who is licensed in one state to be licensed in another state without further examination or requirements?