OH Dental Jurisprudence flashcards
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- OSDB composition
- The Ohio State Dental Board has nine members: six licensed dentists, one licensed dental hygienist, and two public members, all appointed by the Governor with Senate consent.
- Dental license renewal
- Ohio dental licenses expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years for dentists and even-numbered years for hygienists; renewal requires completion of required continuing education.
- Dentist CE requirements
- Dentists must complete 40 hours of continuing education per biennium, including at least 2 hours on opioid prescribing, 2 hours on ethics, and 1 hour on Ohio jurisprudence.
- Hygienist CE requirements
- Dental hygienists must complete 24 hours of continuing education per biennium, including at least 2 hours on opioid prescribing and 1 hour on ethics.
- General supervision defined
- The dentist has authorized the procedure but is not required to be physically present on the premises when the auxiliary performs the delegated task.
- Indirect supervision defined
- The dentist is on the premises but not necessarily in the operatory; the auxiliary may perform delegated procedures under this level of supervision.
- Direct supervision defined
- The dentist is on the premises and in the operatory, personally observing and directing the auxiliary’s performance of the delegated procedure.
- Personal supervision defined
- The dentist personally performs or directly observes the procedure and is physically present in the operatory throughout the entire procedure.
- Hygienist local anesthesia
- In Ohio, a dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia under direct supervision after completing board-approved training and obtaining a permit.
- Expanded functions for assistants
- Dental assistants may perform expanded functions such as coronal polishing, sealant placement, and radiographs after obtaining a permit and under specified supervision levels.
- OARRS review requirement
- Before prescribing opioids, Ohio dentists must check the patient’s history in the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) and document the review.
- Infection control compliance
- Ohio dental practices must follow CDC guidelines and Ohio Department of Health rules for sterilization, disinfection, hand hygiene, and PPE; records of sterilization monitoring are required.
- Mandatory reporting of impairment
- Ohio law requires dentists and hygienists to report to the Board any colleague they believe is practicing while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
- Child abuse reporting
- Dental professionals are mandated reporters of child abuse or neglect under Ohio law and must report suspected cases to the appropriate authorities.
- Patient confidentiality
- Dentists must protect patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and Ohio law; unauthorized disclosure is unprofessional conduct.
- Abandonment of patient
- Unilaterally terminating a patient relationship without adequate notice, opportunity to find another provider, or transfer of records constitutes abandonment and is a violation.
- Scope of practice
- Dentists may perform all dental procedures; hygienists and assistants are limited to delegated tasks defined by statute and rule, with permits for expanded functions.
- Jurisprudence exam
- Applicants for an Ohio dental or hygiene license must pass an examination on Ohio dental laws and rules, typically administered by the Board.
- License display
- Ohio law requires that a dentist’s license be conspicuously displayed in the office where the dentist practices.
- CPR requirement
- Ohio dentists and hygienists must maintain current CPR certification at the healthcare provider level, including basic life support.
- Record retention
- Ohio dental records must be kept for at least seven years after the last treatment date, or until the patient reaches age 18 plus seven years.
- Informed consent
- Dentists must obtain informed consent before treatment, explaining diagnosis, proposed treatment, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
- Fee splitting
- Dividing fees with a non-dentist for patient referrals is prohibited as unprofessional conduct in Ohio.
- Advertising rules
- Dental advertising must be truthful and not misleading; claims of superiority or guarantees may be considered deceptive.
- Professional liability insurance
- Ohio does not mandate malpractice insurance for licensure, but dentists must report malpractice payments to the Board.
- Impaired practitioner program
- Ohio offers a confidential monitoring program for licensed dental professionals with substance use disorders through the Board’s intervention program.
- Continuing education audit
- The Board randomly audits CE compliance; licensees must retain certificates for at least four years and provide them upon request.
- Anesthesia permit
- Dentists who administer deep sedation or general anesthesia must obtain a special permit and comply with Board facility and monitoring standards.
- Nitrous oxide sedation
- Dentists must have a permit to administer nitrous oxide and follow Board rules for monitoring, training, and equipment.
- Dental hygienist scope
- Hygienists may perform prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and dental hygiene diagnosis; they may not diagnose or perform irreversible procedures.
- Dental assistant radiographs
- Dental assistants may expose radiographs after completing board-approved training and obtaining a permit, under specified supervision.
- Unprofessional conduct examples
- Examples include practicing beyond scope, fraud, gross negligence, failing to meet CE, and violating infection control or patient confidentiality.
- Board disciplinary powers
- The Ohio State Dental Board may revoke, suspend, or limit a license, impose fines, require remedial education, or issue reprimands for violations.