Pixel Test Quiz - College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta

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1. Under the Health Professions Act, Regulations, Bylaws of the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta (CDSA) and Code of Ethics, which of the following terms or titles are permitted and which are not permitted for use in promotional materials by general dentists and explain why.

"Dentist"

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No

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"Family Dentist"

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No

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"Cosmetic Dentist"

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No

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"State of the art dental care"

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No

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"Orthodontist"

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No

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"Dental Surgeon"

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No

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"Advanced instrument sterilization"

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No

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"Painless Dentistry"

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No

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2. The Complaints Director of the CDSA received a call from a dental assistant indicating that her employer has a drug addiction problem. She says that she has seen patients being harmed by the dentist. When she discussed the problem with him, the dentist told her he just wants to practice one more year and then retire. What should the Complaints Director do?

3. Outline and describe seven communication skills that could be used as a checklist.

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4. The Brown family have been patients of Dr. White for several years. During that time the family has failed to show up for appointments many times. Accounts have not been settled in a timely fashion. Despite having been confirmed the day before, the Brown’s failed to show up for two hours of booked time. What steps should Dr. White carry out to dismiss these patients legally and ethically?

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5. In order to give “informed consent” for dental treatment, what information must be communicated to the patient, or his or her guardian or authorized representative?

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6. List and describe five key aspects of a patients visit to your dental clinic.

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7. In the CDSA code of Ethics, what is meant by the following:

a. Patient autonomy and informed choice.

b. Nonmalficence. (Do no harm)

c. Guaranties of Services.

d. Objectively verifiable.

e. Prescribing drugs for self and family members.

f. Self regulation of the dental profession.

8. List and define six basic needs that patients have when receiving dental care.

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9. In the Health Professions Act what is meant by “Restricted Activities”?

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10. What are some of the restricted activities that a dentist can provide?

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11. What are some actions that a dentist can take to reduce the risks of patient complaints or lawsuits? Describe each action.

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12. Outline the portrait of the ideal dentist from the patient’s perspective.

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13. Comment on how or how not the following advertisement complies with the requirements of the Code of Ethics concerning advertising. “Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Come see Dr. Jim Brown, the best dentist in south-Edmonton, before all our spots for new clients are taken. We guarantee that just three visits to Dr. Brown will solve all your dental problems. Do not let your fear of dentists keep you away. Dr. Brown is recognized as a specialist in fearful patients. You also do not need to worry about contracting any of those terrible diseases because at Dr. Brown’s state of the art facility we have infection control. Bring in the attached coupon and receive a 10% discount. Act now!”p>

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14. List five components that you could include in an advertisement of a dental practice in Alberta.

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15. The Health Professions Act requires regulatory Colleges such as the College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta to have a continuing competence program. Briefly describe what the continuing competence requirements are for Alberta dentists and why the government has these requirements in place.

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