OK Dental Jurisprudence flashcards
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- Oklahoma Dental Practice Act citation
- Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes, Sections 328.1 through 328.53, governs dental licensure and practice in Oklahoma.
- Definition of dentistry
- The diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and correction of conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures, including surgery and prescribing drugs.
- Unlicensed practice penalty
- Practicing dentistry without a license is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both under Oklahoma law.
- Board composition
- The Oklahoma State Dental Board includes licensed dentists and public members appointed by the Governor to regulate the profession.
- Statutory grounds for discipline
- Fraud in licensure, unprofessional conduct, habitual intoxication, and practicing beyond scope are statutory grounds for Board discipline.
- Board rule location
- Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 195 contains the Board's rules implementing the Dental Practice Act and having the force of law.
- Infection control rules
- Board rules require sterilization of instruments, use of barriers, and other infection-control measures enforced during inspections.
- CE audit authority
- The Board may audit continuing education records randomly or for cause; failure to document can lead to suspension or nonrenewal.
- Supervision levels defined
- Board rules define direct, indirect, and general supervision levels governing dental hygienist and assistant practice.
- Hearing procedures
- Board disciplinary hearings follow the Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act, including notice and an opportunity to be heard.
- Annual license renewal
- Oklahoma dental licenses renew annually; the renewal fee and deadline are set by Board rule and must be met to continue practice.
- CE attestation at renewal
- Renewal requires attesting to completion of required continuing education hours; falsifying CE is grounds for discipline.
- CE record retention
- Licensees must keep CE certificates for a defined period, typically the current renewal cycle plus additional time, for audit.
- Inactive status
- An inactive or retired license status may be available; practicing while inactive is considered unlicensed practice.
- Reinstatement requirements
- Reinstatement after expiration may require lapsed fees, proof of CE, a reinstatement application, and possibly a hearing.
- Licensure by examination
- Licensure requires graduation from an accredited dental school and passing clinical and written examinations accepted by the Board.
- Expanded functions
- Procedures beyond basic dental care require specific training and a Board-issued permit for assistants or hygienists.
- Hygienist supervision
- Dental hygienists practice under supervision; the level (direct, indirect, general) is defined by Board rule and statute.
- Sedation permit
- The Board issues permits for sedation and anesthesia; dentists must meet training and equipment standards to hold them.
- Prescribing controlled substances
- Prescribing controlled substances requires a valid DEA registration and compliance with Oklahoma prescription monitoring rules.
- Teledentistry scope
- Teledentistry is permitted within the scope of practice; the same standard of care and documentation apply as in person.
- Improper delegation
- A dentist may not delegate procedures requiring professional judgment to unlicensed personnel; doing so is a violation.
- Complaint filing
- The Board investigates written complaints from patients, staff, or licensees; credible anonymous complaints may also be investigated.
- Cooperation with investigations
- Licensees must cooperate with Board investigations; failing to respond to inquiries or subpoenas can be a disciplinary violation.
- Unprofessional conduct examples
- Patient abandonment, practicing while impaired, and failing to maintain adequate records are examples of unprofessional conduct.
- Mandatory reporting duty
- Licensees must report known violations such as impaired practice or unlicensed practice to the Board.
- Emergency suspension
- The Board may summarily suspend a license if continued practice poses an immediate threat to public health and safety.
- Public discipline records
- Board disciplinary actions are public record; the Board may publish names and sanctions on its website or newsletter.
- Due process in discipline
- Licensees receive notice of charges and a hearing before the Board; appeals go to district court under the Administrative Procedures Act.
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient confidentiality must be maintained except as required by law, such as reporting abuse or responding to a court order.
- Statute versus rule
- Statutes supersede Board rules; when a rule conflicts with the Dental Practice Act, the statute controls.
- CE provider approval
- Continuing education hours must come from Board-approved providers and include required subjects such as infection control and ethics.