Exam 5: Dentistry and the Law

Failure of a dentist to achieve a reasonable result on orthodontic treatment that extends over a three-year period is an example of a case that could be tried under ________ law.

What are the "four Ds" that must be present for a malpractice suit against a dentist to be successful?

Not doing something that should have been done is an act of:

A dental assistant must not do what when correcting a chart entry?

________ refers to discontinuation of care,after treatment has begun but before it has been completed,and without giving the patient proper notice.

Asking in advance for a parent's consent for emergency treatment:

Insurance fraud is an example of a(n) _____ offense.

A patient of record is a patient who has:

An act of _____ is failure to perform an act that a "reasonable and prudent professional" would perform.

Statements made spontaneously by anyone at the time of an alleged negligent act are admissible as evidence,and may be damaging to the dentist and dental assistant in a court of law,under the concept of:

Consent for treatment of a minor child must be given by:

Which of the following would be considered competent to agree to an expressed contract?

What is the name of the doctrine that states that an employer is responsible for any harm caused by the actions of his or her employee while that employee is carrying out the employer's business?

Implied consent is given for at least the dental exam,when:

Failure of a dentist to renew his or her dental license in time is an example of a(n) _____ offense.

_______ is granted from criminal or civil liability for reporting abuse as required in states that legally mandate the reporting of child,spousal,or elder abuse.

The concept of duty of care,or standard of care,is a:

When must a dentist refer a patient?

The purpose of a state dental practice act is to offer:

Dental neglect of a child consists of all except: