FL Dental Hygiene Laws & Rules Final Exam
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Florida laws and rules - correct answerChapter 456 Florida statutes
Chapter 466 Florida statutes
Rule 64B5 Florida administration code
466.001 legislative purpose and intent (purpose of the law) - correct answerTo ensure
that every dentist and hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for
safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons who are not licensed.
Dentistry - correct answerDentistry is the healing art which is concerned with the exam,
diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and
adjacent tissues and structures.
Dental hygiene - correct answerDental hygiene is the rendering of educational,
preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral procedure
required in the performance of services.
Board of dentistry members - correct answer11 board members total
-seven licensed dentists actively practicing
-two licensed dental hygienist actively practicing
-two lay persons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienist or related
to the dental profession (consumer member)
How many years experience bus the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? - correct
answerAt least five years clinical experience for seating the date of her or his
appointment to the board.
He or she must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of appointment to
the board.
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - correct answerFour
years
What is the maximum number of years support member may serve? - correct
answerTen
Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - correct answerThe governor of Florida
One member of the board must be at least how many years of age? - correct answer60
years of age
,466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - correct answerDentist may not
delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law.
Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk.
They only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - correct answerThe board of dentistry
shall designate remediable and delegable tasks
Dentist delegate non-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for 13 months
-any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is
valid for a maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under general
supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida licensed
dentist.
Intro oral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within
the oral cavity or structures - correct answerIrremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes
within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient? -
correct answerRemediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - correct answerIrremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source monitors and
removes in office bleaching materials is performing a what task? - correct
answerRemediable
The practicing Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist or assistant able to perform? -
correct answerRecementing temporary crowns with temporary cement.
Do use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - correct
answerIrremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable task under conditions specified in the laws? -
correct answerA dental hygienist and a dental assistant
Continuing education requirements for dentist and hygienists - correct answerCPR at
basic support level each biennium
At least two hours of CE on medical errors prevention
, Two hours of CE on domestic violence required every third biennium
Board approved CE course on HIV and AIDS by first renewal
Continuing education subject areas - correct answerBasic medical and scientific
subjects such as, biology, microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy,
pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology,
pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the oral cavity.
Clinical and technical subjects, techniques in general dentistry or recognize specialties,
dental materials and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis and
sterilization technique and radiology.
Patient health and safety, public health problems, communicable diseases, ER care.
CPR, advanced life support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk
management.
What are some other non-traditional ways to earn continuing education credits? -
correct answerUp to 11 CE hours for being an expert witness in the review of a
disciplinary case
Up to three CE hours for each semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited
school(dental, dental hygiene or assisting)
Up to four CE hours for attending a board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard
For doing pro bono work, what is the maximum number of hours of CE you can receive
credit for? - correct answerYou get one CE credit for every one hour of pro bono work.
The maximum number of CE credits you can receive for doing pro bono work is seven
hours every biennium
This can also be asked as a percentage question. If 24 hours of continuing education
per biennium is required, then approximately 30% of continuing education credits could
come from pro bono work.
In percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro bono work? -
correct answer25%. The closest answer is 25%. The question does not state if it is for
hygienist or dentist so be sure to choose the percentage of 25% to 30%
.excused from CE - correct answerA hygienist can be excused from CE requirements
due to a hardship.
You have the option to be placed on in active status if you pay the in active status fee.
Practice Questions – Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep PDF | Graded A+
Florida laws and rules - correct answerChapter 456 Florida statutes
Chapter 466 Florida statutes
Rule 64B5 Florida administration code
466.001 legislative purpose and intent (purpose of the law) - correct answerTo ensure
that every dentist and hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for
safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons who are not licensed.
Dentistry - correct answerDentistry is the healing art which is concerned with the exam,
diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and
adjacent tissues and structures.
Dental hygiene - correct answerDental hygiene is the rendering of educational,
preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral procedure
required in the performance of services.
Board of dentistry members - correct answer11 board members total
-seven licensed dentists actively practicing
-two licensed dental hygienist actively practicing
-two lay persons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienist or related
to the dental profession (consumer member)
How many years experience bus the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? - correct
answerAt least five years clinical experience for seating the date of her or his
appointment to the board.
He or she must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of appointment to
the board.
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - correct answerFour
years
What is the maximum number of years support member may serve? - correct
answerTen
Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - correct answerThe governor of Florida
One member of the board must be at least how many years of age? - correct answer60
years of age
,466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - correct answerDentist may not
delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law.
Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk.
They only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - correct answerThe board of dentistry
shall designate remediable and delegable tasks
Dentist delegate non-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for 13 months
-any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is
valid for a maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under general
supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida licensed
dentist.
Intro oral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within
the oral cavity or structures - correct answerIrremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes
within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient? -
correct answerRemediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - correct answerIrremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source monitors and
removes in office bleaching materials is performing a what task? - correct
answerRemediable
The practicing Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist or assistant able to perform? -
correct answerRecementing temporary crowns with temporary cement.
Do use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - correct
answerIrremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable task under conditions specified in the laws? -
correct answerA dental hygienist and a dental assistant
Continuing education requirements for dentist and hygienists - correct answerCPR at
basic support level each biennium
At least two hours of CE on medical errors prevention
, Two hours of CE on domestic violence required every third biennium
Board approved CE course on HIV and AIDS by first renewal
Continuing education subject areas - correct answerBasic medical and scientific
subjects such as, biology, microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy,
pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology,
pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the oral cavity.
Clinical and technical subjects, techniques in general dentistry or recognize specialties,
dental materials and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis and
sterilization technique and radiology.
Patient health and safety, public health problems, communicable diseases, ER care.
CPR, advanced life support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk
management.
What are some other non-traditional ways to earn continuing education credits? -
correct answerUp to 11 CE hours for being an expert witness in the review of a
disciplinary case
Up to three CE hours for each semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited
school(dental, dental hygiene or assisting)
Up to four CE hours for attending a board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard
For doing pro bono work, what is the maximum number of hours of CE you can receive
credit for? - correct answerYou get one CE credit for every one hour of pro bono work.
The maximum number of CE credits you can receive for doing pro bono work is seven
hours every biennium
This can also be asked as a percentage question. If 24 hours of continuing education
per biennium is required, then approximately 30% of continuing education credits could
come from pro bono work.
In percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from pro bono work? -
correct answer25%. The closest answer is 25%. The question does not state if it is for
hygienist or dentist so be sure to choose the percentage of 25% to 30%
.excused from CE - correct answerA hygienist can be excused from CE requirements
due to a hardship.
You have the option to be placed on in active status if you pay the in active status fee.
