AGD Professionalism & Ethics in Dental Practice 4

Question 1

A dentist buys a dental supply company and then recommends its products to all patients. This arrangement must be disclosed because of which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity requires disclosure of financial conflicts of interest so patients can make fully informed decisions about recommended products and services.

Question 2

Under the AGD's commitment to lifelong learning, a Fellow is expected to complete how many hours of continuing education over a five-year period?

Accepted Answer

200 hours

Answer

AGD Fellowship (FAGD) requires 500 hours total, with 200 hours required within any given five-year period to demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Question 3

When a patient requests a copy of their dental records, a dentist may legally charge:

Accepted Answer

A reasonable, cost-based fee for reproduction as permitted by state law

Answer

HIPAA and most state laws permit providers to charge a reasonable, cost-based fee for producing copies of medical/dental records.

Question 4

A dentist is asked to testify as an expert witness against a former patient in a malpractice case. Which obligation is most relevant?

Accepted Answer

Providing honest, objective testimony regardless of the outcome for either party

Answer

Expert witnesses have an overriding duty to the court and to truthfulness; advocacy for either party compromises the integrity of the legal process.

Question 5

A dentist who terminates care for a patient who has missed multiple appointments must do which of the following to avoid patient abandonment?

Accepted Answer

Provide written notice, allow adequate time for the patient to find another provider, and offer emergency care during the transition

Answer

Proper patient dismissal requires written notice, a reasonable transition period (typically 30 days), and emergency care availability to avoid charges of patient abandonment.

(AGD) Academy of General Dentistry Certification Practice Test

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AGD Professionalism & Ethics in Dental Practice 4