MO Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies
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The Missouri Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination is the law-and-rules component that candidates for dental hygiene licensure in Missouri must pass alongside the clinical and national board examinations. It is designed for graduates of accredited dental hygiene programs, hygienists licensed elsewhere who are seeking Missouri licensure by credentials or reciprocity, and anyone preparing to renew or reinstate a Missouri license who needs a current command of state law. The MO Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence case studies are 5 cases and about 2,680 words.
1Off-Site Dentist and Expanded Services at a County Clinic
A Missouri-licensed dental hygienist works at a county health department. The supervising dentist is the clinic's part-time dental director, who is on site one morning per week and is otherwise 45 minutes away.
598 words, about 3 min2Expired License and Volunteer Prophies at a Free Clinic
A dental hygienist moved from Illinois to Missouri three years ago and obtained a Missouri license by reciprocity. She let her Missouri license expire on December 31 while on an extended maternity leave.
549 words, about 3 min3Spore Testing Gap and a Hepatitis C Exposure
A solo dental practice in Missouri has two autoclaves. The office policy says biological spore testing is done 'monthly,' but the log shows the last test was 11 weeks ago.
540 words, about 3 min4The Instagram Photo and the Records Request
A Missouri dental hygienist takes a photograph of a patient's severe gingival enlargement during a periodontal maintenance visit. The patient's face is not visible, but a distinctive tattoo on the neck and a scar are visible.
480 words, about 2 min5Board Complaint After a Scope-of-Practice Allegation
A Missouri dental hygienist with 12 years of experience is named in a board complaint filed by a patient. The patient alleges that during a recall visit, the hygienist 'diagnosed' two cavities, told the patient a crown was needed, and then wrote in the chart 'mesial caries #14; crown recommended.' The hygienist says she only told the patient that the dentist 'would probably want to look at a dark spot' and that the chart note was dictated by the dentist but entered under her login.
513 words, about 3 min