Pennsylvania Dental Jurisprudence

Which law governs dental practice in Pennsylvania?

• APA Medical Practice Act
• BThe Dental Law (Act 159 of 1933, 63 P.S.)
• CPA Health Professions Act
• DPA Professional Licensing Act

Which board regulates dental practice in Pennsylvania?

• APA Board of Medicine
• BPA State Board of Dentistry
• CPA Department of Health
• DPA Board of Professional Licensure

PA dental regulations are found in which code section?

• A49 Pa. Code Chapter 31
• B49 Pa. Code Chapter 33
• C49 Pa. Code Chapter 35
• D49 Pa. Code Chapter 37

How many CE hours must PA dentists complete per biennium?

• A20 hours
• B25 hours
• C30 hours
• D40 hours

PA dental license renewal period begins:

• AJanuary 1 of odd years
• BApril 1 of odd-numbered years
• CJuly 1 of even years
• DOctober 1 of even years

How many CE hours must PA dental hygienists complete per biennium?

• A10 hours
• B15 hours
• C20 hours
• D25 hours

PA dental CE includes mandatory child abuse recognition hours of:

• A1 hour every 2 years
• B2 hours every 2 years
• C3 hours every 2 years
• DNot required

PA dentists with DEA registration must complete CE in:

• ABusiness management
• BPain management, addiction identification, or opioid prescribing (at least 2 hours)
• CDental photography
• DMarketing

PA dental renewal requires current certification in:

• AACLS
• BInfant, child, and adult CPR
• CDental radiology
• DPALS

The PA Dental Law Examination is required for:

• AOnly specialists
• BAll dental license applicants
• COnly hygienists
• DOnly out-of-state applicants

PA dental examinations are governed by which regulation section?

• A49 Pa. Code § 33.101
• B49 Pa. Code § 33.103
• C49 Pa. Code § 33.105
• D49 Pa. Code § 33.107

Under PA dental law, practicing without a license is:

• AA civil infraction
• BA criminal offense
• CNot addressed
• DFine only

PA dental informed consent requires:

• AOnly cost
• BDiagnosis, treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives
• COnly duration
• DOnly insurance

PA dentists are mandatory reporters of:

• ACancellations
• BSuspected child abuse and neglect
• CInsurance denials
• DNo-shows

The PA Board of Dentistry contact email is:

• Adental@pa.gov
• BSt-DENTISTRY@pa.gov
• Cdentistry@state.pa.us
• Dboard@pa-dental.gov

PA dental advertising prohibits:

• AHours listing
• BFalse, deceptive, or misleading claims
• CFee advertising
• DCredential display

PA dental records must be maintained for:

• A3 years
• B5 years
• C7 years
• D10 years

PA dental 'direct supervision' means:

• APhone available
• BDentist present and available
• CMonthly review
• DSame county

Which is NOT in PA dental hygienist scope?

• AScaling
• BDiagnosing disease
• CSealants
• DRadiographs

PA dental board actions include:

• AOnly warnings
• BSuspension, revocation, fines, probation
• COnly revocation
• DOnly fines

PA Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDA) CE requirement:

• A5 hours
• B10 hours
• C15 hours
• D20 hours

Under ADA ethics, 'beneficence' requires:

• AMax revenue
• BActing in patient's best interest
• CAvoid referrals
• DMinimize treatment

PA dental sedation requires:

• ANo requirements
• BApproved training and permit
• CAnesthesiology residency
• DHospital only

PA dental infection control follows:

• AWHO only
• BCDC and OSHA standards
• CAMA
• DFire code

PA dental impaired colleague reporting:

• AIgnore
• BReport to PA Board of Dentistry
• CConfront only
• DContact patients

ADA 'nonmaleficence' means:

• AMax treatment
• BDo no harm
• CFree services
• DAvoid referrals

PA HIPAA applies to:

• AOnly electronic
• BAll PHI
• COnly billing
• DOnly radiographs

PA dental prescribing requires:

• ANo requirements
• BValid DEA and PA PDMP compliance
• COnly license
• DPhysician co-sign

PA dental 'general supervision' means:

• AIn room
• BAuthorized but not present
• CNo dentist
• DAnnual review

PA dental practice must display:

• AFee schedules
• BCurrent licenses
• CInsurance logos
• DPhotos

PA dental waste disposal:

• ARegular trash
• BOSHA, EPA, and PA DEP regulations
• CNo requirements
• DFDA only

PA dental minor consent:

• AMinor
• BParent or guardian
• CSchool
• DNo consent

PA dental endorsement requires:

• ANo verification
• BActive license, verification, and PA Dental Law Exam
• COnly fee
• DAutomatic

ADA 'autonomy' refers to:

• AFee rights
• BPatient self-determination
• CBoard authority
• DSchool authority

PA dental patient abandonment:

• AReferral
• BTerminating without notice
• CVacation
• DDeclining patients

PA dental sterilization requires:

• ANo requirements
• BBiological monitoring and documentation
• CVisual only
• DAnnual calibration

PA dental board investigations triggered by:

• AOnly complaints
• BMultiple sources including complaints, self-reports, other states
• COnly criminal
• DOnly insurance

PA dental assistants may:

• ADiagnose
• BDelegated duties under supervision
• CPrescribe
• DSurgery

PA dental radiographs follow:

• AMax exposure
• BALARA
• CFull-mouth every visit
• DNo guidelines

ADA 'justice' requires:

• AWealthy only
• BFair dealing
• CAvoid uninsured
• DUrban only

PA dental boundaries prohibit:

• AFamily treatment
• BSexual relationships with patients
• CGroup practice
• DCash

PA dental emergency equipment:

• AFirst aid only
• BOxygen, drugs, monitoring
• CAED only
• DPhone only

ADA 'veracity' means:

• AMax fees
• BTruthful and not deceptive
• CClinical excellence
• DFollowing orders

PA dental license denial grounds:

• AHonors
• BFraud or misrepresentation
• CMultiple licenses
• DSpecialty

PA dental felony conviction:

• ANo consequences
• BBoard action including possible revocation
• CAuto-reinstatement
• DFine only