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Dental Jurisprudence/ Practical Management These are damages wherein only pecuniary loss which have been duly proved compensated: a. temperate damages c. moral damages b. actual damages d, liquated damages e. nominal damages Doctrine of Respondent Superior means a. The thing speaks for for itself b....

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Dental Jurisprudence/ Practical Management 1. These are damages wherein only pecuniary loss which have been duly proved compensated: a. temperate damages c. moral damages b. actual damages d, liquated damages e. nominal damages 2. Doctrine of Respondent Superior means a. The thing speaks for for itself b. The patient is also responsible for his worsened condition c. the dentist is responsible for the actions of his employees acting within the scope d. the amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the services rendered. 3. The right of a patient to file a complaint against a dentist for a negligent act done to him: a. Right in rem b. right in personam c. ethical duty of patient d. rights 4. The following are the qualification of the member of the Board of Dentistry, except: a. Be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines and a resident thereof b. Be a duly registered dentist in the Philippines c. Be a member of good standing of the accredited professional organization for the last fice years. d. have at least five years of continuous experience as a dentist 5. The Philippine Dental Act of 2007 repealed the following laws: 1. RA 417 2. RA 4419 3. RA 768 4. Act No. 593 a. 1 only b. 1 & 2 c. 2 & 3 d. 3 & 4 6. Sic utere tuo ut alienum non laedas: a. The thing speaks for itself b. The patient is also responsible for his worsened condition c. The dentist is responsible for the actions of his employees acting within the scope d. The amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the services rendered. e. so use your own so as not to injure that of another. 7. All dentists shall report to the appropriate authority of professional society instance of gross and continual faulty treatment by other dentists. This is an example of: a. expert testimony b. professional advancement c. professional consultation d. ..able criticism e. ..sional jealosy 8. The following are the qualifications of the members of the Board of Dentistry: a. Be a member of the faculty of any school, college, or university where undergraduate and graduate courses in dentistry are taught and where dental hygiene and dental technology courses and review courses are offered, nor shall have directly or indirectly, any pecuniary interest in such institution b. Preferably with two years teaching experience c. not be connected in any capacity with any business enterprise, firm or company in the buying, selling or manufacture of dental goods, equipment, materials or supplies. d. All are correct 9. *A dentist who fails to practice in accordance with the required standards is guilty of:

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Illegal practice Moral turpitude Unprofessional conduct All of these

e. None of these 10. **The board can refuse to issue a certificate of registration to any successful examinee or to any examinee registered without examination for the following conditions except: a. Has been convicted by a court of competent jurisdiction of any criminal offense b. Moral turpitude c. Guilty of immoral and dishonourable conduct after investigation by the board d. Declared to be of unsound mind e. None of these 11. A certificate of registration shall be issued to examinee who pass the examination for dentistry. The certificate of registration shall bear the signature of the following except: a. Chairperson of the PRC b. President of the PDA c. Chairman of board of dentistry d. None of these 12. These are sufferings which the state inflicts on those who violate its laws: a. Exemplary damage b. Penalties c. Compensatory damages d. Death e. Revocation of certificate 13. In the Philippine Dental act of 2007, dentist refers to the following, except: a. A person who renders dental services b. performs operation on the head and the neck. c. Performs any operation or part of an operation, upon the human oral cavity, jaws, teeth and surrounding tissue d. Prescribe drugs or medicines for the treatment of oral diseases or lesions, or prevents and or corrects malpositions of the teeth or implantation of artificial substitutes for lost teeth 14. An extraordinary remedy which is issued by a superior court to an inferior court commanding the latter to send up the record of a particular case irregularly in its proceedings is raised: a. Mandamus b. Quo warranto c. prohibitions d. Certiorari 15. The PRC Board in collaboration with accredited continuing professional education (CPE) among practicing dentist, dental hygienist and dental technologist in consonance with the guidelines of the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) council of the Commission. Exemption from the CPE program may be applied upon reaching the age of: a. 50 b. 60 c. 65 16. Ensure the fulfilment of an obligation by assuming responsibility if there is non performance: a. Pure and conditional obligation b. Joint and solidarity obligation c. Alternative obligation d. Civil obligation e. Obligation with a penal clause 17. Any person who shall practice dentistry, dental hygiene or dental technology in the Philippines without certification of registration and professional identification card shall be punished by a fine of: a. Not less than 50,000 not more than 200,00 b. Not less than 100,000 not more than 400,000 c. Not less than 200,000 not more than 500,000 d. None of these 18. Res ipsa loquitor means: a. the thing speaks for itself b. the patient is also responsible for his worsened condition

c. the dentist is also responsible for the actions of his employees acting within the scope of their tasks d. the amount of fee should be equivalent to the reasonable value of the services rendered

e. so use your own so as not to injure that of another 19. This term means that aside from being required to attend, a witness must bring with him books, documents, or other items under his control: a. a. Subpoena duces tecum: a court summons ordering the recipient to appear before the court and produce documents or other tangible evidence for use at a trial. b. Search warrant: legal document authorizing a police officer or other official to enter and search premises. c. Summons: legal document issued by a court or by an administrative agency of government for various purposes. d. Subpoena ad testificandum: court summons to appear and give oral testimony for use at a trial. e. none 20. Which of these is a disadvantage for young dentist to consider if he/she wants to practice with established dentist as associate? a. Invaluable instructions on patient relation b. patients may insist on the services of the senior associate. c. It is prestigious to associate with a respected dentist d. No capital outlay required 21. **Moral turpitude is any offense committed which is contrary to justice, honesty, principle or good and this includes any of the following: a. Adultery b. Concubinage c. Incompetence in the performance of his duty d. Embezzlement e. Forgery 22. “everyone is presumed to know the law” is an example of: a. Disputable presumption: may be rebutted or disproved b. Conclusive presumption: cannot be rebutted by evidence and must be taken to be the case whatever the evidence to the contrary. c. presumption of facts: 23. The ff factors should be considered by a dentist in establishing his fee to a patient except: a. Nature of the case b. Dentist’s expertise of the case c. Efforts and skills exerted d. Materials e. Capacity of the patient to pay 24. When a dentist charges exorbitant fees to his patient: a. Is flattered and appreciates it b. Losses confidence on the dentist c. Contributes to the dentists hidden income d. Understands it is dentists prerogative e. Will never know he has been overcharged 25. One advantage of having dental assistant is: a. Additional expenses involved b. Personal conflicts may develop c. patients can be given better services d. all of the above e. none of the above 26. **A dentist may advertise for the ff purpose: a. To let the public know of his definite fixed fees b. To show his personal superiority or competence c. To give statements calculated to deceive the public d. To repost special or exclusive methods of practice e. None of these 27. A dentist who wants to establish and maintain a good practice must: a. Advertise in selected magazines

b. Equip his clinic with the most modern facilities c. Point out the deficiencies of other dentists d. Employ a PR agent

e. Have satisfied patients 28. An established practice: a. Provides the dentist with an adequate income b. Does not need recall program c. Does not need to attract new patients d. Can pay overhead expenses on time e. Both a and d. 29. The ff. are the task of a receptionist/secretary: a. answer the phone b. develop and mount xray c. assists dentist in operation d. all e. none of these 30. The ff are the disadvantages of sharing the reception facilities with another dentist except: a. Possibilities that the facilities are not adequate b. Temperamental incomparability c. reduction in overhead cost d. all e. none 31. **It is the designing of facilities and its system for the dental health care delivery and continued production of the designs, systems and produces: a. ________efficiency ( di ko mabasa) b. Dental practice administration c. Practice management d. Dental practice planning e. All of the above 32. One advantage of having dental assistant is: a. patient can be given better service b. personal conflicts are unlikely to develop c. additional expense/ overhead will not be involved d. patients enjoy having a number of people in the clinic 33. **Marketing dentistry is best defined by: a. Advertising the practice b. Identifying the target patient education c. Community participation d. Managing services to benefit patients and attain profit for the practice 34. This does not represent a general principle of the simplified training of a dental assistant: a. Do not acquaint the assistant with the vocabulary of dentist b. Know what the duties of the assistant will be c. Know the materials for instruction d. Have a plan for instruction 35. Dental licensure examination are given: a. Once a year b. Depends on the PRC c. Thrice a year d. Twice a year 36. This is the reason why a patient accepts the treatment proposed by the dentist: a. Failure to render fee estimate b. Dentist seems too busy to do good job c. Rudeness of the dentists employee d. Good preparation and case presentation by the dentist 37. Success in dentistry as a profession is measured by the ff criteria except: a. Financial gains b. Quality of service rendered c. Improvement of patients health d. Informed and educated patients

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c. Avoid using obsolete equipment d. Use adjustable bracket tables and operating magnifiers **One of the most effective ways to conserve time and motion is to: a. Use a pre-prepared tray system convenient to the operating area b. Use laser, stereo and audio machines in coordination c. Avoid using obsolete equipment d. Use adjustable bracket tables and operating magnifiers To legally engage in the practice of dentistry, each dentist must pay the ff taxes except: a. Occupation tax b. Real property tax c. Income tax d. Privilege tax The best and honourable means by which a dentist may make known and advance his reputation for skill in the practice of dentistry is through: a. By advertising in the newspaper b. By his/her satisfied patient c. By employing agent d. By his/her well equip dental clinic **The ff factors should be considered by a dentist in establishing his fee to a patient, except: a. Time consumed by the dentist in the particular case b. Skills and materials c. Capacity of patient to pay d. Benefit to the patient e. All of these **The ff factors determine the number of operatories in a dental office: I. Volume and type of practice II. variety of practice III. temperament of operator IV. number of operators a. I & II b. I,II & III c. II, III & IV d. IV only e. All of the above This type of expenses varies greatly depending upon the type of practice and volume of prosthetic and orthodontic cases: a. Clinical and dental supplies b. Occupancy costs c. Laboratory costs d. Personnel expenses To legally engage in the practice of dentistry, each dentist must pay the ff taxes except: a. Occupational tax b. Real property tax c. Income tax d. Privilege tax This is not special services rendered by good supply firms: a. Supply info on new item b. Estate planning c. Office design d. Equipment repair Plaques, certificates and testimonies coming from this source should not be displayed in the dentist’s clinic or reception room: a. Board of dentistry b. Leading toothpaste makes c. School diploma

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a. Retraction b. Pressure c. Anti-retraction d. Depressurization **Operating or overhead expenses constitute _____ of the total gross collection of a dental office. a. 50% b. 70% c. 80% d. 20& ** It is the designing of facilities and its system for the dental health care delivery and continued evaluation of the design, system and procedures to improve efficiency. a. Dental practice administration b. Practice management c. Dental practice planning d. All of the above e. None of the above It deals with the management of human resources. It requires setting standards for comparison a. Organizing b. Planning c. Controlling d. Directing e. None One advantage of having dental assistant is: a. Patients can be given better services b. Personal conflicts are unlikely to develop c. Additional expense/ overhead will not be involved d. Patients enjoy having a number of people in th clinic **A key to increased earnings and reduced strain for the dentist is: a. Not to be a coward b. A basic ongoing training program c. Continued clarification & self-understanding d. Decision making e. None of the choices In this kind of payment, the patient may choose whomever he wishes as a provider of dental care: a. Cash b. Personal check c. Direct reimbursement d. Budget plans e. Payment through HMOs This is the best reason why a patient accepts the treatment proposed by the dentist: a. Failure to render fee estimate b. Dentist seems too busy to do a good job c. Rudeness of the dentists employees d. Good preparation and case presentation by the dentist Success in dentistry as a profession is measured by the ff criteria, except: a. Financial gains b. Quality of services rendered c. Improvement of patients health d. Informed and educated patients These are felonies committed with deliberate intent or malice: a. Dolo b. Culpa c. Fault d. All of the above e. None of the above...