What are the three levels of supervision in dental practice?

• A. Direct supervision, remote supervision, and general supervision.
• B. Supervision includes direct, indirect, and general.
• C. Direct supervision, indirect supervision, and general supervision.
• D. Indirect supervision, general supervision, and physician supervision.

Answer: (C)

In dentistry, supervision levels describe how a dentist oversees procedures performed by auxiliaries. The three recognized levels are direct supervision, indirect supervision, and general supervision. Direct supervision means the dentist is in the treatment area with the patient, having examined the patient before the procedure. Indirect supervision means the dentist is in the same office and readily available to supervise but not necessarily in the room. General supervision means the dentist is not required to be in the office or treatment room for the procedure, as long as the procedure is performed under prior authorization and within the dentist’s overall oversight. The option listing direct, indirect, and general matches these standard levels, while other choices include nonstandard terms like remote or physician supervision that aren’t used in this context.