Florida Laws & Rules 2025 Exam
Questions & Answers12
C) Chapter 466 - ANSWERS-______ is the law which governs the practice of dentistry in the state
of Florida.
A) Chapter 120
B) Chapter 456
C) Chapter 466
D) Chapter 646
True - ANSWERS-T/F
The use of anesthetics other than topical anesthesia is considered to be a irremediable task.
11 - ANSWERS-How many members are on the Board of Dentistry?
Governer - ANSWERS-Who appoints the members of the Board of Dentistry?
A) Must have 1 member under 25 - ANSWERS-Which of the following is not a requirement for
members of the Board of Dentistry?
A) Must have 1 member under 25
B) Must have 2 members with no dental affiliation or experience
C) Must have 1 member over 60
D) Must have 2 members that are actively practicing hygienists
4 years - ANSWERS-What is the term length for members of the Board of Dentistry?
, 3 times - ANSWERS-The Council on Dental Hygiene must meet at least ______ a year.
B) 30 - ANSWERS-How many hours of continuing education are dentists required to complete
biennially?
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 60
C) 24-36 - ANSWERS-How many hours of continuing education are dental hygienists required to
complete biennially?
A) 16-20
B) 20-25
C) 24-36
D) 30-35
True - ANSWERS-T/F
A hygienist must have a current BLS certification in order to administer local anesthesia in any
form.
False (never needs renewal) - ANSWERS-T/F
The local anesthesia component of the dental hygiene licensure must be renewed every 5 years.
4 years - ANSWERS-All patient records must be kept and maintained for ________ from the date
of the patient's last appointment.
Questions & Answers12
C) Chapter 466 - ANSWERS-______ is the law which governs the practice of dentistry in the state
of Florida.
A) Chapter 120
B) Chapter 456
C) Chapter 466
D) Chapter 646
True - ANSWERS-T/F
The use of anesthetics other than topical anesthesia is considered to be a irremediable task.
11 - ANSWERS-How many members are on the Board of Dentistry?
Governer - ANSWERS-Who appoints the members of the Board of Dentistry?
A) Must have 1 member under 25 - ANSWERS-Which of the following is not a requirement for
members of the Board of Dentistry?
A) Must have 1 member under 25
B) Must have 2 members with no dental affiliation or experience
C) Must have 1 member over 60
D) Must have 2 members that are actively practicing hygienists
4 years - ANSWERS-What is the term length for members of the Board of Dentistry?
, 3 times - ANSWERS-The Council on Dental Hygiene must meet at least ______ a year.
B) 30 - ANSWERS-How many hours of continuing education are dentists required to complete
biennially?
A) 20
B) 30
C) 40
D) 60
C) 24-36 - ANSWERS-How many hours of continuing education are dental hygienists required to
complete biennially?
A) 16-20
B) 20-25
C) 24-36
D) 30-35
True - ANSWERS-T/F
A hygienist must have a current BLS certification in order to administer local anesthesia in any
form.
False (never needs renewal) - ANSWERS-T/F
The local anesthesia component of the dental hygiene licensure must be renewed every 5 years.
4 years - ANSWERS-All patient records must be kept and maintained for ________ from the date
of the patient's last appointment.
