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The use of “oral health” and not “dental health” was a deliberate choice of words in the first Surgeon General’s Report on Oral Health because oral health is equivalent to healthy teeth.

In the early 2000’s, two Institute of Medicine reports advocated increased professionalism and which of the following as a part of improving quality and bridging gaps in health care?

States are responsible for protecting state citizen’s with all of the following EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

When a patient suggests that the dentist pay him $50 for every patient referred to the dental office, the dentist says no because it would be (a/an)

How often should a dental hygienist review the applicable State Dental Practice Act?

Which of the following forms of government has the authority and responsibility to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the state’s citizens?

When may a dental hygienist be required to provide documentation or certification of compliance with continuing education requirements?

Dental hygienists are obligated to comply with the accepted standards of professional practice and conduct. These standards are specific to the practice of dental hygiene and are not intended to be more generally applicable to health care professionals.

Dental hygienists have the obligation to limit their practice to the scope of functions permitted by law in the jurisdiction in which they are practicing. If asked by an employing dentist to perform services that are clearly outside the legal scope of practice, the dental hygienist should defer to his or her supervisor and perform those services.

Child abuse and neglect span which of the following aspects of society?