Question

Dentists who have had their licenses suspended may delegate normal dental hygiene procedures to their hygienist as long as they do not practice dentistry.

A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Dentists with suspended licenses cannot delegate dental procedures to hygienists, as they are not permitted to practice dentistry in any form.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question addresses whether dentists with suspended licenses can delegate dental hygiene tasks to their hygienists without actively practicing dentistry. The correct answer is False. When a dentist has their license suspended, they are not permitted to practice dentistry in any form, which includes delegating dental procedures. Dental hygienists may still perform some aspects of their scope of practice, but they must do so under the guidance and responsibility of a licensed dentist. Without an overseeing licensed dentist, a hygienist cannot perform any tasks that require a dentist's supervision.