Dentist License and CE Requirements Quiz

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How many days does a dentist have to notify patients if their license is suspended?

20 days

30 days (correct)

40 days

50 days

How many CE's can be received for pro bono work per biennium?

Up to 5 CE

Up to 10 CE

Up to 8 CE

Up to 6 CE (correct)

How often should the autoclave be tested?

Every 60 hours

Every 30 days

Every 40 hours (correct)

Every 20 hours

When are dental hygienists excused from CE's?

In the 1st biennium after initial licensing (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many CE credits are required for participating as an anesthesia inspection consultant?

2 credits/biennium (D) Signup and view all the answers

In how many areas/subjects must CE credits be based on?

5 subjects (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for the probable cause board?

1 year with the possibility of successive terms (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to correct a minor violation?

15 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who issues citations for violations?

The Bureau of Investigative Services (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the proper ways to deliver citations?

Personal service, certified mail, and restricted delivery (D) Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to pay a citation?

30 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to pay an administrative fee?

90 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

Unless stated otherwise, how long are probation periods?

5 years (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between general anesthesia and deep sedation?

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What is the term length for the probable cause board?

1 year with no option for successive terms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of violation is not notifying the board of a change of address?

Minor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between general anesthesia and deep sedation?

General anesthesia is a controlled state of unconsciousness with partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, while deep sedation is a controlled state of unconsciousness with partial loss of protective reflexes only. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for probation periods unless stated otherwise?

5 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to release a patient's chart or file before it becomes a violation?

30 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who issues citations for violations?

Bureau of Investigative Services after review by the legal staff at the Department of Health (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the proper ways to deliver citations?

Personal service and certified mail (C) Signup and view all the answers

How long do you have to pay an administrative fee?

90 days (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is moderate sedation?

A depress level of consciousness where patient has the ability to maintain an airway and respond appropriately to physical stimulation or verbal command (B) Signup and view all the answers