Scope of Profession Quiz

What does the term 'oral hygienist' refer to?

• A person who performs dental surgeries

• A person registered as an oral hygienist in terms of the Act

• A person who sells dental products

• A person who teaches dental hygiene

Which act allows the Minister of Health to make regulations regarding oral hygiene?

• Health Professions Act, 1974

• Dental Care Act, 1980

• Oral Hygiene Act, 1990

• Public Health Act, 2000

What is one of the specified acts pertaining to the profession of oral hygiene?

• Administering general anesthesia

• Conducting surgeries

• The development of oral health promotion programmes

• Performing dental implants

What is required for a registered oral hygienist to practice independently?

• A license from the government

• A recommendation from a patient

• One year of supervised practice

• Completion of a dental degree

Which of the following is NOT an act that an oral hygienist can perform?

• Taking clinical photographs

• Performing root canals

• Making an oral hygiene diagnosis

• Scaling and polishing teeth

What must a student in oral hygiene do to perform acts specified in regulation 2?

• Complete a written exam

• Be supervised by a qualified professional

• Have a degree in dentistry

• Work independently

What is the purpose of the regulations defined in the document?

• To promote dental products

• To limit the practice of oral hygiene

• To define the scope of practice for oral hygienists

• To establish dental schools

Which of the following is a condition for an oral hygienist registered in 'supervised practice'?

• They must work in a hospital

• They can perform acts under supervision

• They must have a dental degree

• They can practice without supervision

What is the role of the Professional Board for Dental Therapy and Oral Hygiene?

• To sell dental products

• To train dental hygienists

• To establish regulations for oral hygiene practice

• To provide dental services

What is the short title of the regulations discussed in the document?

• Oral Health Promotion Regulations

• Dental Hygiene Practice Act

• Health Professions Regulations

• Regulations Defining the Scope of Practice of the Profession of Oral Hygiene