Ch. 5 Dentistry Laws

Front

Which of the following statements is true concerning statutory law?

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Statutory law involves laws enacted by legislation through U.S. Congress, state legislature, or local legislative bodies.

Front

What type of legal offense is failing to pay a dental practitioner license renewal fee on time?

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Infraction

Front

Not doing something that should have been done is an act of

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omission.

Front

The purpose of a state dental practice act is to

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specify the legal requirements for the practice of dentistry within the state.

Front

State dental practice act regulations are interpreted by the

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state board of dentistry.

Front

______________ is permission for a procedure to be performed, which is granted by a patient after having been informed about the procedure’s details.

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Informed consent

Front

Which organization issues the license for a dentist to practice dentistry?

Back

State board of dentistry

Front

__________ states that an employer is responsible for any harm caused by the actions of his or her employee while that employee is carrying out the employer’s business.

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Respondeat superior

Front

Direct supervision means that the dentist

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examines the patient before delegating the procedure and again when the procedure is complete.

Front

Which of the following is true regarding the unlicensed practice of dentistry?

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An assistant can perform only functions that have been delegated.