A dental hygienist fails to evaluate the deteriorating periodontal status of a patient during several recare appointments.  The hygienist could be charged with an intentional tort.

A dental hygienist informs her employer that she does not want to treat clients from a certain racial background. The situation is best described by which of the following statements?

Which of the following is considered to be the key to a successful, safe, and satisfying dental hygiene practice?

Dental hygienists should carry adequate professional liability insurance and be familiar with the policy and its coverage, terms, and requirements. Claims-made coverage is limited to protection for allegations that arise from treatment rendered and reported while the policy is in force.

Each of the following statements is true for use of social media EXCEPT one. Which one is the EXCEPTION?

Which of the following statements is true regarding documentation in the dental record?

The trait in which the dental hygienist assesses his or her skills and takes responsibility for changing and improving those skills when necessary is called

Which of the following is a characteristic of a quality assurance program rather than incident reporting system?

Which of the following is an analysis of the process dimension of quality assurance?

All patient contacts should be recorded in the dental record, including cancellations and oral and written communications including any requests for information. The fundamental requirement for effective and meaningful dental records is the implementation of a systematic process of accurate and complete documentation.