NV Dental Jurisprudence flashcards
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- Nevada Dental Practice Act
- NRS Chapter 631, the law governing dental licensure, scope of practice, and Board authority in Nevada.
- Board composition
- The Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners has nine members: five dentists, one dental hygienist, and three public members.
- Board authority
- The Board licenses dentists, hygienists, and assistants; investigates complaints; and imposes discipline, but does not set dental fees.
- Definition of dentistry
- The diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral disease, including surgery and prescribing, as defined in NRS 631.
- License renewal cycle
- Dental licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years; renewal requires a fee and completion of continuing education.
- Dentist CE requirement
- Thirty hours of continuing education per renewal cycle, including two hours each of infection control and ethics.
- Hygienist CE requirement
- Thirty hours of continuing education per renewal cycle, including two hours each of infection control and ethics.
- Assistant CE requirement
- Twelve hours of continuing education per renewal cycle for permitted dental assistants, including infection control and ethics.
- Late renewal
- Renewal after expiration is allowed within a grace period with a penalty fee; practicing without renewal is unlicensed practice.
- Direct supervision
- The dentist is physically present in the office and evaluates the patient before and after the procedure performed by an auxiliary.
- General supervision
- The dentist has authorized the procedure but is not physically present; the dentist must be available for consultation.
- Hygienist scope
- A dental hygienist may perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and sealants under general supervision, with some tasks requiring direct supervision.
- Expanded function assistant
- A dental assistant with a Board permit who may place and carve restorations under direct supervision after approved training.
- Informed consent elements
- Diagnosis, proposed treatment, risks, benefits, alternatives, and consequences of no treatment must be discussed and documented.
- Record retention
- Patient records must be kept at least seven years after the last treatment or until the patient reaches age 21, whichever is longer.
- Patient record access
- Patients have the right to obtain a copy of their dental records upon request; a reasonable copying fee may be charged.
- Patient abandonment
- Terminating the dentist-patient relationship without written notice and emergency care for 30 days constitutes abandonment.
- OSHA exposure control plan
- A written plan required by the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard that outlines procedures to minimize employee exposure to blood.
- Hepatitis B vaccination
- Employers must offer the hepatitis B vaccine free to employees with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
- Sharps disposal
- Contaminated needles and sharps must be placed in puncture-resistant, labeled containers located close to the point of use.
- Sterilization monitoring
- Autoclaves must be monitored with biological indicators at least weekly to ensure sterilization effectiveness.
- DEA registration
- A dentist must be registered with the DEA and hold a Nevada controlled substance license to prescribe controlled substances.
- PMP query requirement
- Prescribers must check the Nevada Prescription Monitoring Program before prescribing an opioid and at least every 90 days thereafter.
- Schedule II refills
- Schedule II prescriptions may not be refilled; a new prescription is required for additional dispensing.
- Opioid prescription limit
- Nevada limits initial opioid prescriptions for acute pain to a seven-day supply unless a longer period is documented.
- Unprofessional conduct
- Includes practicing outside scope, gross negligence, fraud, impairment, and sexual misconduct with a patient.
- Duty to report
- A licensee must report another licensee who is impaired or incompetent; failure to report may be a violation.
- Confidentiality
- Dentists must maintain patient confidentiality except as authorized by law or required for treatment, insurance, or court order.
- Board investigation
- The Board may investigate complaints on its own motion or upon sworn complaint and may subpoena records and witnesses.
- Summary suspension
- The Board may immediately suspend a license if there is an imminent danger to public health, safety, or welfare.
- Disciplinary actions
- Include revocation, suspension, probation, reprimand, fines, and required remedial education, imposed after notice and hearing.
- Advertising restrictions
- Dental advertising must not be false, deceptive, or misleading and must include the licensee's name and license type.
- Fee splitting
- Paying or receiving commissions for patient referrals is prohibited unless specifically permitted by law.