The ethical decision-making process is futile if no action is taken because no action represents tacit approval of the situation.

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?