The concept of service and the aspirations for professionalism in dental hygiene are established in which of the following documents?

In 2003, the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) published a report that advocated which of the following?

Defining basic dental care is a daunting task that challenges communities and the federal government. The goal of improving the health of the population is a societal greater good benefiting society at large.

Each of the following is grounds for suspension or revocation of a license to practice dental hygiene EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

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.

The practice of dental hygiene is different in each state because it is not nationally regulated.

Which of the following is true regarding the maintenance of patient health care records?

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

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

The legislative branch of government is responsible for implementing the statutory law and providing more specific guidance and regulation regarding the practice of dental hygiene. The development of more specific requirements for implementing statutory law is accomplished through a process known as interrogatories.