MN Dental Jurisprudence flashcards
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- Minnesota Dental Practice Act
- Minn. Stat. ch. 150A is the statute that establishes licensure, scope of practice, Board authority, and disciplinary grounds for dentistry in Minnesota.
- Board of Dentistry composition
- The Board has nine governor-appointed members: five licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and two public members who are not dental professionals.
- Board rule chapter
- Minn. R. ch. 3100 contains administrative rules implementing the Dental Practice Act, including infection control, records, delegation, and sedation requirements.
- Board disciplinary authority
- The Board may deny, suspend, revoke, condition, or refuse to renew licenses and may impose civil penalties after proper proceedings.
- License renewal requirement
- A Minnesota dental license must be renewed with the Board before expiration; practicing after expiration is unlicensed practice and subject to discipline.
- Continuing education requirement
- Licensees must complete Board-specified continuing education hours each renewal cycle, with hours and required topics set by rule for each license type.
- Licensed dental assistant
- A dental assistant licensed by the Minnesota Board of Dentistry who may perform expanded functions under supervision levels specified in Board rules.
- Dental therapist license
- A Minnesota license allowing preventive and restorative care under a collaborative agreement and supervision requirements set by statute and Board rules.
- Direct supervision
- The supervising dentist is on the premises, has authorized the procedure, and evaluates the patient's care before the patient leaves the office.
- General supervision
- The dentist has authorized the procedure but is not required to be on the premises while the delegated service is performed.
- Delegation limits
- A dentist may delegate only procedures that Board rules permit to a licensed or certified person trained and competent to perform them.
- Ultimate responsibility
- The dentist remains responsible for all patient care and for procedures delegated to allied dental personnel, regardless of the supervision level used.
- Standard precautions
- Infection control practices treating all blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials as infectious, including hand hygiene and PPE for every patient.
- Sterilizer spore testing
- Biological monitoring of each autoclave with bacterial spores at least weekly to verify sterilization; failed tests require corrective action.
- Critical instrument
- An item that penetrates soft tissue or bone, such as surgical instruments and scalers, which must be sterilized before use.
- Dental unit waterlines
- Waterlines must be maintained to meet safe water quality standards, including monitoring and shock treatment according to manufacturer and Board requirements.
- Patient record content
- Records must include patient identification, diagnosis, treatment rendered, medications, informed consent, and be legible, accurate, and contemporaneous.
- Confidentiality exception
- Patient records may be released without authorization when required by law, such as for abuse reporting, court order, or Board investigation.
- Informed consent elements
- A documented discussion of diagnosis, proposed treatment, material risks, alternatives, and consequences of no treatment.
- Record retention
- Minnesota Board rules require dental records be kept for a specified period and produced to the Board upon lawful request.
- DEA registration
- A federal registration required for a dentist to prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances; state licensure is also required.
- Prescription Monitoring Program
- Minnesota's PMP collects controlled substance dispensing data; prescribers must check it before initial opioid prescriptions and at required intervals.
- Legitimate dental purpose
- Controlled substances must be prescribed only for a documented dental diagnosis and within accepted therapeutic limits, not for convenience.
- Controlled substance security
- Prescription pads and controlled substances must be securely stored; theft or significant loss must be reported to DEA and appropriate authorities.
- Unprofessional conduct
- Conduct defined by Minn. Stat. § 150A.08 and rules, including fraud, incompetence, impairment, sexual misconduct, and confidentiality breaches.
- Mandatory maltreatment reporting
- Licensed health professionals must report suspected abuse or neglect of minors and vulnerable adults to the designated state agency.
- Self-reporting duty
- Licensees must report to the Board certain arrests, convictions, and disciplinary actions taken by other licensing boards within required timeframes.
- False advertising
- Dental advertising that is false, deceptive, or misleading, including unsubstantiated claims of specialty or superiority, is unprofessional conduct.
- Complaint intake
- The Board receives complaints from patients, the public, licensees, and agencies; staff screen them for jurisdiction and possible violation.
- Contested case hearing
- A formal administrative proceeding under Minn. Stat. ch. 14 before an administrative law judge when the Board seeks discipline.
- Disciplinary sanctions
- Board actions include reprimand, civil penalty, probation with conditions, suspension, revocation, and refusal to renew a license.
- Temporary suspension
- The Board may summarily suspend a license when continued practice poses an imminent risk to public health or safety.