64B5-17 Dental Practice And Principles

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Due to patient confidentiality, if a there is a termination of Practice or death of a Practitioner dental records of patients are not authorized for review except to:

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1. Authorized agent of the estate
2. A successor-owner dentist

However limited review for the purposes of obtaining a patient's name, address, and last date of treatment is permitted

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Within how many days of the death of the owner dentist does patient records have to be transferred to another Florida licensed dentist?

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90 days

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The patient records of the deceased dentist shall e maintained and made available to patients for a period of how many years?

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4 years

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Within in how many days of the dentist's death shall a notice be published in the newspaper to advise patients of dentist's death?

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90 days

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The notice of a dentist's death shall appear at least once a week for how many consecutive weeks?

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4 weeks

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There is a 4 year retention period of patient records in the office in which the dentist has deceased, can the patient request to release their records from the office within this period?

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Yes, but copies of the patient's record must be in the possession of that office for a period of at least 4 years from the date of the dentist's death

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When a dentist is decreased or a practice is terminated or relocated, a notice in the newspapers must also indicate what to the patients?

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A specific name, address and telephone number of the person from whom the records may be obtained.

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Within what time period of the practice being terminated or relocated does a notice in the newspaper have to be published?

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1 month

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If a dentist is relocating and the telephone number is not going to change, a notice must be posted in the door of the practice prior to relocation for how long?

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1 month

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Within in how many days does the Board need to be notified of any address changes in the location of the practice?

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10 days

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In addition to keeping and maintaining patient records for a period of 4 years, what other records must be kept for no less than 4 years in the dental office?

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Records of patient appointments book in the form of any other logs, books,calendars, file or computer data in lieu of an appointment book

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What does it mean to be a "Dentist of Record"?

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1. Dentist that is noted in the patient's record
2. Dentist that provides treatment/services
3. The dentist that places the final restoration, or does the surgical procedure, if another there is another provider
4. Is the Owner Dentist

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Who is responsible for the records of patients seen or treated by an employee, associate, or visiting dentist?

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The Owner Dentist

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Is the Owner dentist responsible for the records of any independent dentist who is merely leasing or renting space or services for the operation of a separate dental practice?

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No

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What are two requirements for having electronic data format for patient records?

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1. There is a back-up system that is updated regularly at least on a weekly basis
1. System must be capable of producing a hard copy on demand

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True or False
Split-fee arrangements relating to the referral of patients by a client to another health care practice are permitted

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False
They are prohibited

however, referral of a patient to another dentist in the same "health care practice" within the practice is in the best interest of the patient is not considered a split-fee arrangement

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What is this definition:
A Lawful and distinct business entity owned and operated under one name by an individual or group of duly licensed health care providers with facilities at one or more locations such as a solo dental practice, or group practice, or professional service corporation

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"Health Care Practice"

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What offer should be made to the patient who is having a removable prosthetic device, bridge, appliance or other structure fabricated by the dentist?

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The opportunity to have the prosthesis marked at the time of fabrication;

(This helps in the identification for the removable prosthesis device for the dentist and the patient)

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If a laboratory is fabricating a dental device and a prescription has been in order, for how long should the dental laboratory keep the prescription on record for?

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4 years

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The fee for copies of x-rays shall not exceed actual cost of what?

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Duplication

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If there is a request for copies of records in a timely manner, what is considered a timely manner?

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less than 30 days

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Every dentist is required to maintain medical malpractice insurance or proof of financial responsibility liability coverage in an amount no less than what per claim?

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$100,000

with a minimum annual aggregate on not less than $300,000 from an authorized insurer.

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Who are exempt from maintaining medical malpractice insurance or proof of financial responsibility?

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1. Any dentist who practices exclusively as an officer, employee or agent of the Federal government
2. Any dentist whose license has become inactive
3. Any dentist practices only in conjunction with his/her teaching duties at an accredited school
4. Any dentist holding an active license who is not practicing dentistry.

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What material oes the Board of Dentistry say does not meet the minimum standards of performance for competent dental practices in Florida?

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"Sargenti Material"

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True or False
"Sargenti Cement" containing paraformaldehyde, when uses as an endodontic filling material or cement, can cause severe irreversible damage to the patient

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True

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What is this definition:
Having a significant relationship, whether real or potential, direct or indirect, to the actual rendering or outcome of dental care, the practice of dentistry or the quality of dental care being rendered to one or more patients

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"clinical"

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What is this definition:
To exercise authority or dominating influence over; having the authority or ability to regulate, direct or dominate

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Control

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What is this definition:
Consultation or other activities or services offered by someone other than a Florida licensed dentist regarding one or more of the following services:
--Suitability of dental office space, furnishing& equipment
--Staff necessary to operate a dental practice
--etc

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"Practice Management Services"

a dentist may enter into an agreement with a non-dentist of this entity in providing dental services

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What is an Office Safety Requirement that every dental office location must be required to have?

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An Automatic External Defibrillator