A dental hygiene student has completed a course requirement…
A dental hygiene student has completed a course requirement that includes photos of a patient treated in clinic. After presenting the case in class, the student posted the photos on social media and identified the patient by name. When the patient visited her regular dental office, the dental hygienist reported she saw the photos on social media. Which of the following violations did the student commit?
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Following graduation you are employed at Woodred Dental Clinic. The employment terms were clear and you had not received any negative feedback about your performance. As you get ready to leave the office one evening, Dr. Z calls you into her office. She informs you that effective tomorrow, you are no longer employed at Woodred. She asks for your key, requests you to collect your personal belongings, and indicates your last check will be mailed to your home address. This situation describes which of the following type of termination?
Read DetailsDental hygienists should carry adequate professional liabili…
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.
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