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Academic year A period of education consisting of 45 quarter units, 30 semester units, or a duration deemed equivalent by the Board.
Accredited College An institution approved by the Association of American Universities or by one of the recognized regional accrediting agencies.
Act The California Dental Practice Act
Basic Dental Supportive Procedures Fundamental duties or functions that may be performed by an unlicensed dental assistant under the supervision of a licensed dentist because of their technically elementary characteristics, complete reversibility, and inability to precipitate potentially hazardous conditions for the patient being treated.
Board Office The California Board of Dental Examiners office, which is located at 1432 Howe Ave., Sacramento, California 95825-3241
Board's Executive Officer The executive officer appointed by the Board
Conscious Sedation A minimally depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic method (or a combination of the two) that retains the patient's ability to maintain an airway independently and continuously and respond appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command. This does not include conditions resulting from the administration of oral medications or the administration of a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen, whether administered alone or in combination with each other.
Coronal Polishing A procedure limited to the removal of plaque and stain from exposed tooth surfaces, using an appropriate rotary instrument with rubber cup or brush and a polishing agent.
Course of Study An orderly learning experience.
Debridement of the Periodontal Surgical Site The thorough scaling and planing of the root of a tooth after the reflection of a flap and the removal of the gingivae internal to the incision by the supervising dentist. This does not include removal of soft connective tissue or osseous tissues.
Dental Auxiliary A person who may perform dental supportive procedures authorized by the Board and under the specified supervision of a licensed dentist.
Dental Assistant An unlicensed person who may perform basic supportive dental procedures specified by the Board under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
Direct Supervision Supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who must be physically present in the treatment facility during performance of those procedures.
Examining Committee The committee appointed by the Board to oversee examination procedures.
Extramural Dental Facility Any clinical facility employed by an approved dental school for instruction in dentistry that exists outside or beyond the walls, boundaries, or precincts of the primary campus of the approved dental school, and in which dental services are rendered.
General Supervision Supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist, but not requiring the physical presence of the supervising dentist during the performance of those procedures.
Gingival Pertaining to the gingivae, the mucous membrane with the supporting fibrous tissue.
Licentiate Any individual or corporation licensed or registered by the Board.
Mobile Dental Unit Any clinical facility that may be moved, towed or transported from one location to another, and in which dental services are rendered.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery The diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects which involve the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral Prophylaxis Preventive dental procedures including complete removal of explorer-detectable calculus, soft deposits, plaque, stains, and the smoothing of unattached tooth surfaces. The objective of this treatment is the creation of an environment in which hard and soft tissues can be maintained in good health by the patient.
Periodontal Soft Tissue Curettage The removal of tissue lining the periodontal pocket not involving the reflection of a flap.
Placement of Intra-Oral Sutures Using interrupted ligatures to unite gingival papillae for simple wound closure following closed gingival curettage or root planing. This does not include suturing of tissues raised beyond the mucogingival junction.
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) A licensed person who may perform all procedures authorized by the Board and in addition may perform all functions that may be performed by a dental assistant under the designated supervision of a licensed dentist.
Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions (RDAEF) A person licensed as a registered dental assistant who has completed post-licensure clinical and didactic training approved by the Board and satisfactorily performed on an examination designated by the Board for registered dental assistant in extended functions.
Registered Provider One who offers courses of study for credit toward satisfying the continuing education requirements of the Board.
Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) A licensed person who may perform all procedures authorized by the Board and in addition may perform all functions that may be performed by a dental assistant and registered dental assistant, under the designated supervision of a licensed dentist.
Registered Dental Hygienist in Extended Functions (RDHEF) A person licensed as a registered dental hygienist who has completed post-licensure clinical and didactic training approved by the Board and satisfactorily performs on an examination designated by the Board for registered dental hygienist in extended functions applicants.
Root Planing The process of instrumentation by which the unattached surfaces of the root are made smooth by the removal of calculus and/or cementum. This procedure may not be performed after reflection of a flap except by a registered dental hygienist in extended functions, or a licensed dentist.
Satisfactory Educational Qualification Theory, laboratory and/or clinical experience approved by the Board.
Satisfactory Work Experience Performance of assigned duties or functions in a competent manner for a duration of time determined by the Board.
Temporary Stabilization The splinting of mobile teeth by use of materials appropriate for reversible procedures. This does not include using removable or fixed prostheses that would replace missing teeth. Occlusion must be evaluated by the supervising dentist.
Unattached Tooth Surface The portion of the crown and root surface to which no tissue is attached.
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