Under which supervision model is the dentist not necessarily physically present but provides instructions?

Under which supervision model is the dentist not necessarily physically present but provides instructions?

• A. Direct Supervision
• B. General Supervision
• C. Expanded Functions
• D. Expressed Contract

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is how supervision works in dental care—specifically, when a dentist can guide treatment without being physically present. General supervision fits this scenario: the dentist has provided general instructions and established protocols, and remains available for consultation, but does not have to be in the office or in the room while the procedure is performed. This allows trained staff to carry out procedures under the dentist’s overall guidance. Direct supervision would require the dentist to be present during the procedure, so it’s not the model described. Expanded functions refers to the scope of procedures that can be performed by staff under supervision, but it’s about what you can do, not the presence requirement. Expressed contract isn’t a standard supervision arrangement in this context.

The idea being tested is how supervision works in dental care—specifically, when a dentist can guide treatment without being physically present. General supervision fits this scenario: the dentist has provided general instructions and established protocols, and remains available for consultation, but does not have to be in the office or in the room while the procedure is performed. This allows trained staff to carry out procedures under the dentist’s overall guidance.

Direct supervision would require the dentist to be present during the procedure, so it’s not the model described. Expanded functions refers to the scope of procedures that can be performed by staff under supervision, but it’s about what you can do, not the presence requirement. Expressed contract isn’t a standard supervision arrangement in this context.