Credentialing and Approval Flashcards
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A dental assistant's CDA certification lapses because CE requirements were not completed on time. What is the most appropriate next step?
Answer: Contact DANB about reinstatement and fulfill outstanding CE requirements
DANB offers a reinstatement pathway that typically requires completing outstanding CE hours and paying a reinstatement fee.
Which of the following best defines 'scope of practice' for dental assistants?
Answer: The legally authorized clinical and administrative tasks a dental assistant may perform
Scope of practice defines the specific duties and procedures a dental assistant is legally permitted to perform, which varies by state.
The Infection Control (ICE) component of the DANB CDA exam primarily tests a dental assistant's knowledge of:
Answer: Sterilization, disinfection, and OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards
The ICE exam assesses competency in infection prevention, sterilization protocols, and regulatory compliance related to OSHA standards.
A dental assistant applying for licensure in a new state discovers that state requires additional training beyond what their current certification covers. This situation is best described as a:
Answer: Scope of practice gap requiring additional education or testing
When a new state's requirements exceed a dental assistant's existing credentials, additional training or examinations are needed to fill the gap.
Which entity publishes the candidate handbook that outlines eligibility, exam content, and testing procedures for the DANB CDA exam?
Answer: Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
DANB publishes all official candidate resources, including the handbook that details exam blueprints, eligibility rules, and application procedures.
Which of the following scenarios would most likely constitute unauthorized practice under dental credentialing law?
Answer: An uncredentialed assistant placing a permanent crown restoration unsupervised
Placing permanent restorations is a procedure restricted to licensed dentists or credentialed professionals; performing it without authorization is illegal.
Which of the following best describes the role of a state dental board in the credentialing process?
Answer: It sets state-specific requirements and enforces dental practice laws for dental assistants
State dental boards establish licensure requirements, administer state exams where applicable, and enforce the dental practice act for all dental professionals.