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Modern Dental Assisting, Bird, 10th Edition

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Abandonment   show
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Administrative law   show
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show State agency that adopts rules and regulations and implements that specific state's Dental Practice Act.  
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Child abuse   show
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Civil law   show
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show Category of law that involves an agreement for services in exchange for payment (contract).  
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Criminal law   show
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show Dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental laboratory technicians.  
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show Level of supervision in which the dentist is physically present when the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions.  
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Due care   show
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Elder abuse   show
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Expanded functions   show
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Expressed contract   show
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show A major crime, such as fraud or drug abuse. Conviction can result imprisonment of one year or longer.  
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show Level of supervision in which the dental auxiliary performs delegated functions according to the instructions of the dentist, who is not necessarily physically present.  
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show The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; specifies federal regulations ensuring privacy regarding a patient's healthcare information.  
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show Type of consent in which the patient's action indicates consent for treatment.  
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Implied consent   show
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Informed consent   show
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show Minor offense that usually results in only a fine.  
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show License of practice in a specific state.  
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Malpractice   show
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Mandated reporters   show
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show Offense that may result in imprisonment of six months to one year.  
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show Individual who has been examined and diagnosed by the dentist and has had treatment planned.  
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show System that allows individuals in one state to obtain a license in another state without retesting.  
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show Latin for "things done." Statements make by a person present at the time of an alleged negligent act that are admissible as evidence in a court of law.  
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show Latin for "Let the master answer." Legal doctrine that holds an employer liable for acts of the employee.  
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Spousal abuse   show
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show Level of knowledge, skill, and care comparable with that of other dentist who are treating similar patients under similar conditions.  
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show Document of law that specifies legal requirements for practicing dentistry in a particular state.  
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show Law enacted by legislation through U.S. Congress, state legislature, or local legislative bodies.  
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Tort law   show
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show Consent that involves a written explanation of diagnostic findings, prescribed treatment, and reasonable expectations about treatment results.  
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