AZ Jurisprudence What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? correct answerAny person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and all related or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic dental hygiene procedures.How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? correct answerRegulatory sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination with, or as an alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license,
and that may include:
What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose? correct answeri.Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for each violation ii. Restrictions on the scope of practice.iii. Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.iv. Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible restitution to pt.
- Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? correct answerDoes not warrant disciplinary
action. A letter of concern is a public document and may be used in a future disciplinary action.True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited by the American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation? correct answerTrue Who are "supervised personnel"? correct answerAll dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists, dental x-ray laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a colleague in another office correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes 1 / 2
Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal disease correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for a child correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to be used and the reasons for using that particular material correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide correct answerYes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners? correct answerThe state dental board is established consisting of 6 licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members appointed by the governor for a term of four years, Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? correct answerAppointed by the governor.How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and end? correct answerTerm is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years on the Board. correct answerTrue
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