Dental Advertising Standards and Certification Quiz

Consulting for Legal Advice

• For specific legal advice regarding the Dental Practice Act, consult a qualified attorney or the Dental Board of California.

Sanctions for Violating the Dental Practice Act

• The lowest level of sanction for violating the Dental Practice Act is a citation.

Reasons for Patient Lawsuits

• Patients sue for reasons such as negligence, breach of contract, and lack of informed consent.
• Not a reason for patient lawsuits is the incorrect diagnosis or treatment of a patient.

Standard of Care in Dentistry

• The standard of care in dentistry is based on the level of care that a reasonably prudent dentist would use in a similar situation.

Refunds and Overpayments

• The maximum time limit to send a refund if a patient requests it is 30 days.
• The maximum time limit to inform a patient about an overpayment and send the refund if the patient is not aware of it is 30 days.

Dental Specialty Training

• The required length of clinical training for dentists to add acupuncture to their practice is 200 hours.

Board of Dental Examiners in California

• A requirement for appointment as a member of the Board of Dental Examiners in California is being a licensed dentist or a public member.
• The term of a board member appointed by the Governor is 4 years.
• There are 15 members on the Board of Dental Examiners in California, including 11 dentists and 4 public members.

Unprofessional Conduct

• Unprofessional conduct in the dental profession includes sexual harassment, fraud, and misrepresentation.

Continuing Education

• 50 units of continuing education are required for license renewal for a dentist (DDS).
• 75 units of continuing education are required for license renewal for a dental hygienist (RDH).

Advertising in Dentistry

• A truthful and informative advertisement that is not misleading or deceptive is allowed for dentists.

Anesthesia Administration

• Requirements for administering anesthesia in dentistry include completing a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) approved training program and having a valid anesthesia permit.

Patient Records

• Patient records are owned by the dentist or dental practice.
• The recommended duration for keeping patient records is 7 years.

Dental Assistants

• A category of dental assistant is an Orthodontic Assistant.
• The role of a dental assistant is to assist the dentist in providing patient care.

Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice

• Requirements for becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice include completing a Board-approved training program and passing a written and clinical examination.

Informed Consent

• The purpose of informed consent in dentistry is to ensure that patients understand the risks and benefits of treatment.

Supervision in Dentistry

• Direct supervision means the supervisor is physically present during the procedure.
• General supervision means the supervisor is not physically present during the procedure.

Prohibited Advertising

• Misleading or deceptive advertising is prohibited for dentists.

Course Certificates

• Course certificates should be kept on file for at least 3 years.

Recognized Dental Specialties

• The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes 10 dental specialties, including orthodontics and oral surgery.

Patient Release Form

• The recommended wording for a patient release form regarding the Dental Materials Fact Sheet includes the phrase "I understand the risks and benefits of the recommended treatment."

Notification of Patient Death or Hospitalization

• The maximum time limit to notify the state board in case of patient death or hospitalization is 7 days.

Patient Duty

• The duty of a patient in dentistry is to provide accurate and complete health information.

Quiz: Dental Advertising Standards and Certification Requirements - Test your knowledge on dental advertising regulations and certification requirements. Learn about the importance of keeping course certificates on file and the guidelines for advertising and soliciting patients. Explore the standards outlined in pages 199-207 and ensure compliance in your dental practice.