Dental Laws and Infection Control
Final Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWER-Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the
power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT ANSWER-Total
number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters - CORRECT ANSWER-Restrictions
placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - CORRECT
ANSWER-What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
,No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT ANSWER-How many signatures are
needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
- CORRECT ANSWER-Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH
members to the board
One term of three years - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the term limit for a
board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - CORRECT
ANSWER-What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list
three functions
A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWER-What
constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWER-
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT ANSWER-Compensation / per diem for a board
member is fixed by the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the
holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
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, duplicate and fee - CORRECT ANSWER-Describe the criteria for the display of
your license. What do you do if you work in more than one office?
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the US or in any
country territory or other recognized jurisdiction, applicant may not have
previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners - CORRECT ANSWER-Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene - CORRECT
ANSWER-A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired license in NC State, or
are authorized to treat veterans or US Service members, and has actively practice
dentistry within the last 5 yrs - CORRECT ANSWER-Who is eligible for a
volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER-What type of offense is a violation
of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER-Does the board have authority to develop
programs for impaired
Dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-Performing complete oral prophylaxis,
application of preventive agents to oral structures, exposure and processing of
radiographs, administration of medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written
Final Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWER-Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the
power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT ANSWER-Total
number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters - CORRECT ANSWER-Restrictions
placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - CORRECT
ANSWER-What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
,No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT ANSWER-How many signatures are
needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
- CORRECT ANSWER-Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH
members to the board
One term of three years - CORRECT ANSWER-What is the term limit for a
board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - CORRECT
ANSWER-What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list
three functions
A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWER-What
constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWER-
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT ANSWER-Compensation / per diem for a board
member is fixed by the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the
holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
COPYRIGHT ©️ 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, duplicate and fee - CORRECT ANSWER-Describe the criteria for the display of
your license. What do you do if you work in more than one office?
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the US or in any
country territory or other recognized jurisdiction, applicant may not have
previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners - CORRECT ANSWER-Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene - CORRECT
ANSWER-A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired license in NC State, or
are authorized to treat veterans or US Service members, and has actively practice
dentistry within the last 5 yrs - CORRECT ANSWER-Who is eligible for a
volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER-What type of offense is a violation
of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER-Does the board have authority to develop
programs for impaired
Dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-Performing complete oral prophylaxis,
application of preventive agents to oral structures, exposure and processing of
radiographs, administration of medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written
