In each state, the ______ contains the legal restrictions and controls that govern the practice of dentistry
federal principles of ethics
State Dental Practice Act
State Board of Dentistry
ADA code of ethics
State Dental Practice Act
Rationale: State Dental Practice Act regulates the laws that all dental professionals are required to practice under. When in violation and a complaint is filed, the dental professional can be investigated by the Board of Dental Examiners for their state, and the Board has the right to file suit on behalf of the victim.
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A female patient in her forties has overdosed and is lying at the bottom of some stairs. As you arrive, her husband informs you that she is addicted to pain medications and was chewing a fentanyl (narcotic pain reliever) patch this evening. He states that she was having difficulty standing up and fell down the stairs. He is so frustrated with her that he immediately leaves the scene. The patient
has snoring respiration and is incontinent of urine. You first step in caring for this patient would be to: A) check her pupils for signs of a narcotic overdose. B) open the airway with a head-tilt, chin-lift. C) apply supplemental oxygen. D) take manual in-line spinal stabilization.
The CDT dental codes consist of a(n) ______-digit system to identify dental procedures and services the dentist provides
a. two b. eight c. five d. three
Patients with an autoimmune disorder may sometimes require _________ prior to dental treatment
an antibiotic prophylactic consultation regarding treatment outcomes a complete blood panel a phone call to clear the patient
Statistics is an unique language designed specifically to "tell the story" of health care delivery and patient outcomes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)