MS Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence flashcards
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- Biennial renewal
- Mississippi dental hygienist licenses renew every two years on a Board-set cycle, requiring a fee, CE attestation, and compliance with infection control and CPR requirements before the deadline.
- General supervision
- A supervision level where the dentist authorizes treatment and is available for consultation but is not physically present in the office during the procedure.
- Direct supervision
- The dentist is physically present in the office, examines the patient before and after the procedure, and remains available throughout the delegated treatment.
- Radiology permit
- A credential required for dental assistants to expose radiographs; it requires completion of a Board-approved radiology course with didactic and clinical training.
- CE Broker
- Mississippi's continuing education tracking system where licensees report completed courses and providers submit attendance records used to verify renewal compliance.
- Patient record retention
- Board rules require records to be kept for a specified period after the last treatment, including radiographs and consent documentation, even after a practice closes.
- Inactive license status
- A status in which the licensee may not practice or advertise as practicing; returning to active status requires fees and proof of continuing education currency.
- Standard precautions
- Infection control practices applied to all patients regardless of infection status, including hand hygiene, PPE, and safe handling of sharps and contaminated items.
- Biological indicator monitoring
- Spore tests used to verify sterilizer effectiveness, performed at least weekly and documented in sterilization logs available for Board inspection.
- Prescription Monitoring Program
- Mississippi's database of controlled substance dispensing; dentists must register and query it before prescribing specified controlled substances and document the query.
- Licensure by credentials
- A pathway allowing a licensee from another state to obtain Mississippi licensure based on education, examination, and practice history rather than re-examination.
- Universal recognition
- A provision allowing licensees in good standing from other jurisdictions to obtain Mississippi licensure without additional examination, subject to Board verification.
- Military spouse expedited licensure
- Expedited processing for spouses of active-duty service members transferred to Mississippi, requiring military orders and proof of good standing.
- Jurisprudence examination
- A required examination on the Dental Practice Act and Board rules that applicants must pass before licensure, covering scope, renewal, CE, and discipline.
- Unlicensed practice
- Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene without a valid license; each day may be a separate violation and may result in criminal and administrative penalties.
- Board rulemaking authority
- The Board adopts regulations under the Administrative Procedures Act with notice and public comment; rules carry the force of law once filed.
- Lapsed license
- A license not renewed by the deadline; practicing on it is unlicensed practice, and reinstatement requires fees, penalties, and proof of CE.
- Local anesthesia permit
- A credential allowing a hygienist to administer local anesthesia after completing Board-approved training and certification, under the required supervision level.
- ALARA principle
- Radiation safety principle meaning exposure should be kept as low as reasonably achievable through collimation, shielding, and proper technique.
- Informed consent
- Documented patient authorization obtained after disclosure of diagnosis, treatment options, risks, benefits, and alternatives before treatment begins.
- Patient abandonment
- Discontinuation of care without written notice, reasonable transition time, and records transfer, which is a ground for Board discipline.
- Emergency suspension
- Immediate practice restriction imposed when continued practice poses an immediate threat to public safety, followed by a hearing within the required time.
- Consent order
- A negotiated resolution of a disciplinary case in which the licensee accepts sanctions and waives certain appeal rights without a full hearing.
- Administrative fine
- A monetary penalty imposed by the Board for violations of the Act or rules, separate from or in addition to suspension or revocation.
- Teledentistry limits
- Remote care is restricted; an in-person examination is generally required before treatment, and licensure is required where the patient is located.
- Social media patient authorization
- Written HIPAA-compliant authorization is required before posting patient images or information, and testimonials must not be misleading.
- Moderate sedation permit
- A credential requiring specific didactic and clinical training, monitoring equipment, emergency drugs, and documented pre-operative evaluation and recovery.
- Practice closure records
- When a practice closes, the dentist must arrange record custody, notify patients how to obtain copies, and retain records for the required period.
- Sterilization log
- A record of each sterilizer load with chemical, mechanical, and biological indicator results, retained and available for Board inspection.
- Dental unit waterlines
- Waterlines must be treated and monitored to keep bacterial counts within CDC-recommended limits, with maintenance records kept.
- CODA accreditation
- Graduation from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation is required for licensure applicants in Mississippi.
- Continuing education audit
- The Board may audit CE compliance after renewal; licensees must retain certificates and CE Broker records for the lookback period.