IL DH Juris case studies
IL DH Juris · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Illinois Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component that Illinois uses to confirm a dental hygiene licensure applicant knows the statutes and administrative rules that govern the practice of dental hygiene in the state, rather than clinical technique. It is aimed at graduates of accredited dental hygiene programs and at hygienists moving into Illinois licensure, and it is typically taken alongside, or as a condition of, the state licensure process. The IL DH Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 2,826 words.
1Recall Weekend Without the Dentist
Patel leaves Friday for a two-day implant course 300 miles away. Before leaving, she tells her hygienist, “See all the recall patients; you have general supervision.” Saturday’s schedule contains three adult periodontal maintenance patients who were examined by Dr.
619 words, about 3 min2Local Anesthesia When the Permit Has Lapsed
A hygienist holds an Illinois local anesthesia permit and has been administering 2% lidocaine with 1:100,000 epinephrine for scaling and root planing for three years. Her permit renewal was due 12 days ago.
470 words, about 2 min3The Autoclave Log Has a Five-Week Gap
A two-chair general practice has two autoclaves. The infection-control log shows that the last biological spore test was run five weeks ago.
555 words, about 3 min4A Parent, a Subpoena, and a 16-Year-Old's Record
A 16-year-old patient has been seen at the practice for two years. Her parents are divorced and share joint legal custody.
626 words, about 3 min5The Dentist Wants a Temporary Crown Placed
A dentist is running 45 minutes behind and asks the hygienist to place a temporary crown on tooth #30 while he goes to lunch. The hygienist has watched the procedure many times but has no formal expanded-function training or certificate for crown fabrication.
556 words, about 3 min