Which laws determine what the dental assistant is legally able to perform?
federal laws
state laws
township mandates
the dentist he/she is employed by
state laws
Rationale: state laws – State laws mandate what dental assistant are legally able to perform. Each state has its own standards and laws. When laws are broken, the state's attorney would file charges and take action on behalf of the plaintiff or victim.
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a) differentiated or undifferentiated b) benign or malignant c) proliferative or nonproliferative d) acute or chronic
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The best sources of referrals for consultants are:
a. individuals whom the consultant knows professionally and personally b. trade journals c. AHIMA d. online blogs