ME Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies
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The Maine Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Exam is the law-and-rules component that Maine uses to confirm a dental hygienist understands the state's Dental Practice Act, the Board of Dental Practice's administrative rules, and the professional standards that govern hygiene practice in Maine. It is aimed at candidates seeking initial Maine licensure as a dental hygienist, and at licensees or applicants who are directed to complete a jurisprudence requirement. The ME Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 3,479 words.
1The Dentist Steps Out: General Supervision, SRP, and Local Anesthesia
A dental hygienist with six years of experience and a current Maine local anesthesia certificate works in a two-chair general practice in Bangor. On a Tuesday morning, the dentist is called to the hospital for a consult and expects to be gone about 90 minutes.
740 words, about 4 min2School Sealant Clinic: Public Health Supervision and a Child With Facial Swelling
A dental hygienist practices under a Maine public health supervision agreement with a local dentist and works for a nonprofit that sends her to elementary schools in rural Somerset County. The written agreement authorizes prophylaxis, fluoride varnish, sealants, oral health education, and screening with referral.
702 words, about 4 min3The Expired License and the Office Manager’s “Grace Period”
A dental hygienist licensed in Maine moved from Presque Isle to Portland last fall and did not receive her renewal notice. She believed her employer’s office manager handled the renewal.
681 words, about 3 min4The Autoclave Log, Cold Sterile Tray, and a Needlestick
A dental hygienist joins a small practice in Lewiston. On her first Monday, she finds that the autoclave log has no biological spore test entry for six weeks; the last chemical indicator strip is dated five weeks ago.
672 words, about 3 min5Charting After the Fact and the Instagram Smile
On a Thursday afternoon, a dental hygienist in a Portland practice is asked by the dentist to “tighten up” the chart note for a patient seen the previous day. The patient received a crown seat; the note currently says the patient reported “some sensitivity” and the bite was adjusted.
684 words, about 3 min