FLORIDA DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027 |
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Section 1: Florida Dental Practice Act - Chapter 466 (Q1-18)
Q1. A dentist is considering applying for appointment to the Florida Board of Dentistry.
According to Chapter 466, F.S., which of the following statements accurately describes
the board's composition?
A. The board consists of 9 members: 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 consumer
representative.
B. The board consists of 11 members: 7 dentists actively engaged in clinical practice, 2
dental hygienists, and 2 laypersons not related to the dental profession. [CORRECT]
C. The board consists of 13 members: 8 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, and 2 consumers.
D. The board consists of 11 members: 5 dentists, 4 dental hygienists, and 2 laypersons.
Rationale: Section 466.004(1), F.S., establishes an 11-member board with 7 licensed
dentists actively engaged in clinical practice, 2 licensed dental hygienists actively
engaged in practice, and 2 laypersons who are not and have never been dentists, dental
hygienists, or members of any closely related profession. Options A, C, and D all contain
incorrect member counts or distributions.
Correct Answer: B
Q2. A board member has served two full 4-year terms and is in the middle of a third
term. Under Chapter 466, F.S., what is the maximum total service permitted?
A. 8 years, with no exceptions for continued service beyond term expiration.
B. 12 years, provided the Governor reappoints the member each time.
C. 10 years, after which the member may not continue to serve. [CORRECT]
D. There is no statutory maximum; members may serve indefinitely if reappointed.
Rationale: Section 466.004(1), F.S., specifies that board members are appointed for
4-year terms but may serve no more than a total of 10 years. Members may continue to
,serve after term expiration until replaced, reappointed, or resigned, but the 10-year cap
is absolute. Options A, B, and D misstate the statutory limit.
Correct Answer: C
Q3. Dr. Smith, a general dentist in Miami, wishes to provide moderate sedation using
oral medication for a patient with severe dental anxiety. A patient asks whether the
dentist can also prescribe antibiotics post-operatively. According to Chapter 466, F.S.,
which scope of practice authority applies?
A. Dentists may prescribe antibiotics but may not administer any form of sedation in
Florida.
B. Dentists may administer general anesthesia only in hospital settings and may not
prescribe legend drugs.
C. Dentists have the right to prescribe drugs or medicine, perform surgical operations,
and administer general or local anesthesia or sedation subject to limitations imposed
by law. [CORRECT]
D. Dentists may prescribe drugs only to family members and may not administer
sedation outside hospital settings.
Rationale: Section 466.017(1), F.S., expressly grants dentists the right to prescribe drugs
or medicine, perform surgical operations within the scope of their practice and training,
and administer general or local anesthesia or sedation, subject to limitations imposed
by law. Options A, B, and D incorrectly restrict statutory authorities that are expressly
granted with appropriate board rule limitations.
Correct Answer: C
Q4. A dental hygienist receives a written prescription from a dentist of record
authorizing dental hygiene services for a patient. The prescription specifies prophylaxis
and fluoride treatment but does not list the dentist's license number. Under Chapter 466,
F.S., and Rule 64B5-9.010, F.A.C., which statement is correct?
A. The prescription is valid as long as it contains the patient's name and the services
authorized; the license number is optional.
B. The prescription must contain the dentist's name, business address, license number,
the hygienist's name and license number, and a statement of specific services and
frequency. [CORRECT]
C. A prescription is only required for dental assistants, not dental hygienists.
D. The hygienist may perform any service they deem clinically appropriate regardless of
the prescription's contents.
,Rationale: Rule 64B5-9.010, F.A.C., requires that a dentist's prescription for dental
hygiene services contain the patient's name and address; the dentist's name, business
address, and license number; the hygienist's name, business address, and professional
license number; and a statement of specific services authorized and frequency. Options
A, C, and D violate the mandatory prescription content requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Q5. A dental office hires a new dental assistant who graduated from a
non-board-approved assisting program. The assistant has worked for 2 months and
wants to take dental radiographs. Under Chapter 64B5, F.A.C., what must occur before
the assistant may legally expose radiographic images?
A. The assistant may take radiographs immediately under the indirect supervision of
any licensed dentist.
B. The assistant must complete 3 months of continuous on-the-job training under direct
supervision and successfully complete a Board-approved radiography course within 12
months of completing that training. [CORRECT]
C. The assistant must graduate from a Board-approved dental assisting school before
taking any radiographs.
D. The assistant may take radiographs after 1 month of training and does not need
formal course completion.
Rationale: Rule 64B5-9.011(2), F.A.C., requires dental assistants who have not graduated
from a Board-approved program to complete at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job
training under direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist and to successfully
complete a Board-approved radiography course within 12 months of completing the
training. Option A is incorrect because indirect supervision is insufficient; C is incorrect
because alternative pathways exist; D shortens the required training period.
Correct Answer: B
Q6. A dental laboratory in Orlando changes its business address and moves to a new
location in Tampa. The owner fails to notify the Department of Health within the
required timeframe. According to Chapter 466, F.S., what violation has occurred?
A. No violation exists because dental laboratories are not required to register with the
Department of Health.
B. The owner must notify the department within 30 days of any change of ownership or
address. [CORRECT]
C. The owner must notify the department within 60 days of any change of ownership or
address.
, D. Dental laboratories only need to notify the department when ownership changes, not
when the address changes.
Rationale: Section 466.034, F.S., requires that when the ownership or address of any
dental laboratory is changed, the owner shall notify the department within 30 days of
such change. Options A, C, and D all misstate the registration and notification
requirements for dental laboratories.
Correct Answer: B
Q7. Dr. Johnson wants to advertise a "New Patient Special" offering a discounted fee for
a comprehensive oral examination and prophylaxis. According to Rule 64B5-4.003,
F.A.C., which advertising requirement must be met?
A. The advertisement may list the fee using only the general category "preventive"
without specifying the exact ADA procedure code.
B. The advertised fee must remain available for at least 90 days following the final
advertisement, and any fee advertised must state a specified period during which the
fee is in effect or remain available for at least 90 days. [CORRECT]
C. The advertisement may omit the disclaimer that the fee is a minimum fee only if the
discount exceeds 50%.
D. Free or discounted services do not need to comply with Section 456.062, F.S.
Rationale: Rule 64B5-4.003(3) and (5), F.A.C., requires that any advertised fee state a
specified period during which the fee is in effect or that the service remain available at
or below the advertised fee for at least 90 days following the final advertisement, and
advertisements for free or discounted services must comply with Section 456.062, F.S.
Option A violates the requirement to use exact ADA nomenclature or code numbers; C
omits the mandatory minimum fee disclaimer; D incorrectly exempts advertisements
from Section 456.062.
Correct Answer: B
Q8. A corporate entity that is not a professional corporation composed of dentists
wishes to employ a dentist to provide dental services to the public. Under Section
466.028(1)(h), F.S., what is the consequence?
A. This arrangement is permitted as long as the dentist maintains independent clinical
judgment.
B. This arrangement is permitted if the corporation is a limited liability company with at
least one dentist member.
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Section 1: Florida Dental Practice Act - Chapter 466 (Q1-18)
Q1. A dentist is considering applying for appointment to the Florida Board of Dentistry.
According to Chapter 466, F.S., which of the following statements accurately describes
the board's composition?
A. The board consists of 9 members: 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 consumer
representative.
B. The board consists of 11 members: 7 dentists actively engaged in clinical practice, 2
dental hygienists, and 2 laypersons not related to the dental profession. [CORRECT]
C. The board consists of 13 members: 8 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, and 2 consumers.
D. The board consists of 11 members: 5 dentists, 4 dental hygienists, and 2 laypersons.
Rationale: Section 466.004(1), F.S., establishes an 11-member board with 7 licensed
dentists actively engaged in clinical practice, 2 licensed dental hygienists actively
engaged in practice, and 2 laypersons who are not and have never been dentists, dental
hygienists, or members of any closely related profession. Options A, C, and D all contain
incorrect member counts or distributions.
Correct Answer: B
Q2. A board member has served two full 4-year terms and is in the middle of a third
term. Under Chapter 466, F.S., what is the maximum total service permitted?
A. 8 years, with no exceptions for continued service beyond term expiration.
B. 12 years, provided the Governor reappoints the member each time.
C. 10 years, after which the member may not continue to serve. [CORRECT]
D. There is no statutory maximum; members may serve indefinitely if reappointed.
Rationale: Section 466.004(1), F.S., specifies that board members are appointed for
4-year terms but may serve no more than a total of 10 years. Members may continue to
,serve after term expiration until replaced, reappointed, or resigned, but the 10-year cap
is absolute. Options A, B, and D misstate the statutory limit.
Correct Answer: C
Q3. Dr. Smith, a general dentist in Miami, wishes to provide moderate sedation using
oral medication for a patient with severe dental anxiety. A patient asks whether the
dentist can also prescribe antibiotics post-operatively. According to Chapter 466, F.S.,
which scope of practice authority applies?
A. Dentists may prescribe antibiotics but may not administer any form of sedation in
Florida.
B. Dentists may administer general anesthesia only in hospital settings and may not
prescribe legend drugs.
C. Dentists have the right to prescribe drugs or medicine, perform surgical operations,
and administer general or local anesthesia or sedation subject to limitations imposed
by law. [CORRECT]
D. Dentists may prescribe drugs only to family members and may not administer
sedation outside hospital settings.
Rationale: Section 466.017(1), F.S., expressly grants dentists the right to prescribe drugs
or medicine, perform surgical operations within the scope of their practice and training,
and administer general or local anesthesia or sedation, subject to limitations imposed
by law. Options A, B, and D incorrectly restrict statutory authorities that are expressly
granted with appropriate board rule limitations.
Correct Answer: C
Q4. A dental hygienist receives a written prescription from a dentist of record
authorizing dental hygiene services for a patient. The prescription specifies prophylaxis
and fluoride treatment but does not list the dentist's license number. Under Chapter 466,
F.S., and Rule 64B5-9.010, F.A.C., which statement is correct?
A. The prescription is valid as long as it contains the patient's name and the services
authorized; the license number is optional.
B. The prescription must contain the dentist's name, business address, license number,
the hygienist's name and license number, and a statement of specific services and
frequency. [CORRECT]
C. A prescription is only required for dental assistants, not dental hygienists.
D. The hygienist may perform any service they deem clinically appropriate regardless of
the prescription's contents.
,Rationale: Rule 64B5-9.010, F.A.C., requires that a dentist's prescription for dental
hygiene services contain the patient's name and address; the dentist's name, business
address, and license number; the hygienist's name, business address, and professional
license number; and a statement of specific services authorized and frequency. Options
A, C, and D violate the mandatory prescription content requirements.
Correct Answer: B
Q5. A dental office hires a new dental assistant who graduated from a
non-board-approved assisting program. The assistant has worked for 2 months and
wants to take dental radiographs. Under Chapter 64B5, F.A.C., what must occur before
the assistant may legally expose radiographic images?
A. The assistant may take radiographs immediately under the indirect supervision of
any licensed dentist.
B. The assistant must complete 3 months of continuous on-the-job training under direct
supervision and successfully complete a Board-approved radiography course within 12
months of completing that training. [CORRECT]
C. The assistant must graduate from a Board-approved dental assisting school before
taking any radiographs.
D. The assistant may take radiographs after 1 month of training and does not need
formal course completion.
Rationale: Rule 64B5-9.011(2), F.A.C., requires dental assistants who have not graduated
from a Board-approved program to complete at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job
training under direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist and to successfully
complete a Board-approved radiography course within 12 months of completing the
training. Option A is incorrect because indirect supervision is insufficient; C is incorrect
because alternative pathways exist; D shortens the required training period.
Correct Answer: B
Q6. A dental laboratory in Orlando changes its business address and moves to a new
location in Tampa. The owner fails to notify the Department of Health within the
required timeframe. According to Chapter 466, F.S., what violation has occurred?
A. No violation exists because dental laboratories are not required to register with the
Department of Health.
B. The owner must notify the department within 30 days of any change of ownership or
address. [CORRECT]
C. The owner must notify the department within 60 days of any change of ownership or
address.
, D. Dental laboratories only need to notify the department when ownership changes, not
when the address changes.
Rationale: Section 466.034, F.S., requires that when the ownership or address of any
dental laboratory is changed, the owner shall notify the department within 30 days of
such change. Options A, C, and D all misstate the registration and notification
requirements for dental laboratories.
Correct Answer: B
Q7. Dr. Johnson wants to advertise a "New Patient Special" offering a discounted fee for
a comprehensive oral examination and prophylaxis. According to Rule 64B5-4.003,
F.A.C., which advertising requirement must be met?
A. The advertisement may list the fee using only the general category "preventive"
without specifying the exact ADA procedure code.
B. The advertised fee must remain available for at least 90 days following the final
advertisement, and any fee advertised must state a specified period during which the
fee is in effect or remain available for at least 90 days. [CORRECT]
C. The advertisement may omit the disclaimer that the fee is a minimum fee only if the
discount exceeds 50%.
D. Free or discounted services do not need to comply with Section 456.062, F.S.
Rationale: Rule 64B5-4.003(3) and (5), F.A.C., requires that any advertised fee state a
specified period during which the fee is in effect or that the service remain available at
or below the advertised fee for at least 90 days following the final advertisement, and
advertisements for free or discounted services must comply with Section 456.062, F.S.
Option A violates the requirement to use exact ADA nomenclature or code numbers; C
omits the mandatory minimum fee disclaimer; D incorrectly exempts advertisements
from Section 456.062.
Correct Answer: B
Q8. A corporate entity that is not a professional corporation composed of dentists
wishes to employ a dentist to provide dental services to the public. Under Section
466.028(1)(h), F.S., what is the consequence?
A. This arrangement is permitted as long as the dentist maintains independent clinical
judgment.
B. This arrangement is permitted if the corporation is a limited liability company with at
least one dentist member.
