MN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies
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The Minnesota Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component that the Minnesota Board of Dentistry uses to confirm a dental hygienist understands the state's Dental Practice Act before practicing under a Minnesota license. It is aimed at hygienists seeking initial licensure by examination or by credentials, and at licensees in other states preparing for Minnesota licensure. The MN Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 3,435 words.
1Silver Diamine Fluoride, a Tongue Plaque, and a 14-Resident Request
Danielle is an LDH with eight years of experience. She works four days a week in a suburban practice and one morning a month at a 60-unit assisted living facility under a written collaborative agreement with Dr.
768 words, about 4 min2The Dentist Steps Out Mid-Appointment
Kim is an LDH in a two-chair practice. Okafor leaves for a 50-minute off-site consultation.
645 words, about 3 min3Spore Testing, a Torn Pouch, and a Records Request
Bright Smiles has four chairs, one autoclave, and a busy hygiene schedule. The spore-test log shows results for January and February, then nothing until a single June test, which was read at 24 hours and thrown away.
705 words, about 4 min4The Instagram Post, the Blank Notes, and the Credential Loan
Alex is an LDH in a practice with a strong social media presence. Last week she treated a 34-year-old with marked gingival enlargement.
667 words, about 3 min5A Thin CE File, an Unlicensed Assistant, and a Board Complaint
Priya is an LDH whose license renews on December 31 this year. In March she reviews her continuing education file: 18 hours total, made up of 6 hours at a vendor's practice management bootcamp (she has a badge but no certificate and no agenda), 4 hours of hands-on CPR (her card expired 13 months ago), and 8 hours from a state dental conference with certificates attached.
650 words, about 3 min