LA Dental Juris case studies
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The Louisiana State Board of Dentistry regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in Louisiana under the Dental Practice Act. For candidates, the relevant credential pathway is Licensure by Examination (LBE), which the Board ties to successful completion of the ADEX exam. The LA Dental Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 3,572 words.
1After-Hours Swelling, a Phone-In Prescription, and the Seven-Day Rule
on a Friday, the front desk of a two-dentist practice in Lafayette calls Dr. B, who is out of town until Monday, about Mr.
780 words, about 4 min2Website Claims: 'Board-Certified Specialists' and a Lifetime Guarantee
A three-dentist general practice in Metairie is relaunching its website and social media. The homepage reads "Board-Certified Implant and Cosmetic Specialists" and "Lifetime Guarantee on All Crowns and Implants." One dentist completed a three-day implant continuum and holds no specialty certificate; none of the three is board-certified in any ADA-recognized specialty.
678 words, about 3 min3A Non-Dentist Investor, Percentage Fees, and Referral Payments
A dentist in Shreveport is negotiating with a non-dentist investor. The proposed deal: the investor buys 45 percent of the practice through a Louisiana LLC, and the operating agreement gives the investor authority to set fees, hire and fire hygienists and assistants, and approve marketing.
713 words, about 4 min4Hygienist Asked to Give a Pediatric IANB and Run Nitrous
Renee, RDH, has practiced for six years in a busy Houma office. Last month she completed a 30-hour continuing education course in local anesthesia, including 12 supervised injections on a manikin and 4 on a fellow hygienist; the provider issued a certificate of completion but no board credential of any kind.
677 words, about 3 min5A Schedule-Driven Hygiene Column With No Dentist in the Building
A community health center in Monroe hires Ms. In her first week, five new patients are booked back-to-back in her column.
724 words, about 4 min