Dental Hygiene Board Of California
You need to read the topic which is listed below and answer the reflection question in one paragraph. I have attached a picture of the codes so you would need to read those in order to answer the questions to the topic.
TOPIC:
The primary role of the DHBC (Dental Hygiene Board of California) is to protect the safety of the public. In the Business and Professions Codes, review section 1950.5 - 1967.4. These sections of the DHBC Handbook deal with unprofessional conduct, which is the most common reason dental hygienists are disciplined.
Reflective Question: After becoming familiar with this section, name two infractions you think would be most harmful to patients? Explain why? What would you do if you witnessed unprofessional conduct in a colleague?
Dental Hygiene Board Of California
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Dental Hygiene Board Of California
The Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC) has a mandate to protect public safety. In particular, sections 1950.5 – 1967.4 of the Business and Professional Codes contained in the DHBC Handbook define unprofessional conduct, which is the leading cause of recommending disciplinary actions against unscrupulous dental hygienists. For instance, assisting any unlicensed person to practice dental hygiene or dentistry and the use of controlled substances, drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicating substances are not only an infraction of the Business and Professional Codes but also poses potential harm to patients. The first section of abetting unlicensed persons to practice dentistry is defined in section 1950.5(b) and this violation could be harmful to patients as they will receive wrong treatment from quacks without professional training and qualifications (NetCE.com, n.d). Dentists should be trust...
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