MD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies
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The Maryland Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-ethics component that Maryland uses to confirm a dental hygienist understands the rules that govern practice in the state before licensure. It is aimed at hygiene graduates and out-of-state hygienists seeking Maryland licensure, and at licensees who want a refresher on current requirements. The MD Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 4,773 words.
1Standing Orders and a Loose Tooth in Assisted Living
Priya R., RDH, provides hygiene care under contract at a 120-bed assisted living facility in Montgomery County. Eleven months ago the contracting dentist examined every resident on site and wrote standing orders: 'prophylaxis and fluoride every six months; notify me of any change.' Today Priya sees Mr.
941 words, about 5 min2Expired Anesthesia Credential and an Uncredentialed Assistant
Marcus T., RDH, practices in a four-chair office in Baltimore County. His Maryland local anesthesia certification lapsed four months ago when the required renewal continuing education was not submitted; his nitrous oxide–oxygen sedation certification remains current.
966 words, about 5 min3Divorced Parents, a Subpoena, and a Request to Delete
Nadia S., RDH, works in a three-dentist group practice in Frederick. A 15-year-old patient, K.L., has been seen for two years.
971 words, about 5 min4Needlestick, a Silent Source Patient, and a Broken Exposure Plan
Ana M., RDH, has worked six weeks at a federally qualified health center in Prince George's County. She is scaling tooth #30 when the patient jerks; the needle on the anesthetic syringe she is holding - the in-room sharps container has been full since morning and is taped over - punctures her left index finger through a double glove and draws blood.
896 words, about 4 min5Pre-Signed Charts and a Billing Question in the Chair
Three months into her first job at a private practice in Anne Arundel County, RDH Tessa B. notices that the owner-dentist's charts for several patients claim 'four quadrants of scaling and root planing completed' when she personally performed only a routine prophylaxis.
999 words, about 5 min