FLORIDA LAWS & RULES - DENTAL
ADEX CDCA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A dental assistant must complete __ months of on-the-job training to receive
a radiographer permit. They have ___ months to complete and accredited
course to be certified by the AD
A. There is a $___ fee for a radiographer permit..
Answer: 3, 12, 35
◍ How often should sterilizers be monitors? Every __ hours or at least every
__ days, whichever comes first.
Answer: 40, 30
◍ Direct supervision includes dentist's:a) Diagnosis of caseb) Authorization of
treatmentc) Remaining on the premisesd) Approval of the treatment givene)
All of the above.
Answer: E
◍ Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection.
Answer: The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:A)
Sterilization takes two times as longB) You can sterilize everything, but
there may be contraindications with chemicalsC) Disinfecting may leave
open the possibility of infectionD) Both kill most bacteria, but only
sterilizing inactivates viruses
◍ The penalty for failure to change address with the Board of Dentistry is a
$____ fine.
Answer: 250
◍ What is the maximum number of CE's you can receive for doing probono
work every biennium?.
, Answer: 6 (20%)
◍ patient of record.
Answer: A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist
and a treatment plan is considered:A) Documented patientB) Patient in
waitingC) Patient of recordD)Deeded patient
◍ If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration date on it
then the ad is good for ___ days..
Answer: 90
◍ Nontraditional ways to earn CE credits include up to___ hours for being an
expert witness in the review of a disciplinary case, up to ___ hours for each
semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited school (dental, dental
hygiene, or assisting), and up to ___ CE hours for a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard.
Answer: 11, 3, 4
◍ General.
Answer: What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental
hygienist?
◍ Dept of Dentistry.
Answer: Any violations of the rules and laws are reported to the
◍ What equipment should be present in ER/ recovery rooms when using
sedation?a. Oxygen tankb. EKG machinec. Defibrillatord. Thermometer e.
BP cufff. All the above.
Answer: F
◍ Change of addresses must be submitted to the Board within ___ days.
Answer: 10
◍ Telephone notification must be accomplished within ___ hours and must be
followed up by written notification no later than ___ hours after the barrier
technique has been broken for licensees infected by the Hepatitis B virus..
Answer: 24, 72
,◍ Hygienist fee per CE hour not completed= $___ and $___ for not doing
CPR.
Answer: 25, 50
◍ The penalty for using another's license is a ___ in the ___ degree.
Answer: Misdemeanor, 1st
◍ Direct supervision.
Answer: A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the
procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures
are performed, and approves the work performedA) DirectB) IndirectC)
GeneralD)No supervision
◍ No fine or reprimand.
Answer: If someone is adjudged mentally incompetent in this or any other
state, what is the disciplinary action
◍ 48 hours.
Answer: Any dentist practicing in FL must notify the Board in writing by
registered mail, postmarked within ______ hours of any mortality or other
incident occurring in the outpatient facilities.
◍ Where is a dental hygienist allowed to work?a) In the office of a Florida
licensed dentistb) In a Public Health Programc) In the home of a
non-ambulatory patient of recordd) In a government institutione) All of the
above.
Answer: E
◍ Which of the following can be performed by the RDH under indirect
supervision?a) Gingival curettageb) Remove de-bonding material from
ortho appliancesc) Cement temporary crowns or bridgesd) Placement of
Chlorhexidine.
Answer: B + C
◍ Remove calculus, accretions, or stain above (or below) the gumline.
Answer: A dental assistant is not allowed to
, ◍ The penalty for unlicensed dentistry/practicing outside of scope of practice
is a ___ in the ___ degree.
Answer: Felony, 3rd
◍ What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide?Dental assistant= ____
supervisionDental hygienist= ____ supervision.
Answer: Direct, indirect
◍ Altered state of consciousness.
Answer: Nitrous oxide produces:
◍ The Department of Children and Families, Department of Health,
Department of Juvenile Justice, and public institutions approved by the
board shall not be so limited as to the number of dental hygienists or dental
assistants working under the supervision of a licensed dentist..
Answer: There no limit on the number of auxiliaries:
◍ The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body, generally
produced by a topically applied agent o injected agent without causing the
loss of consciousness:.
Answer: Local anesthesia
◍ A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when preforming sedation
in the dental office. True/False.
Answer: True
◍ Dental license #.
Answer: What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength
fluoride gel?
◍ To another licensed Fl dentist.
Answer: In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record
files go?
◍ Absence of pain without loss of consciousness:.
Answer: Analgesia
◍ 466, insure dentist and hygienist meet minimum requirement for safe
ADEX CDCA ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ A dental assistant must complete __ months of on-the-job training to receive
a radiographer permit. They have ___ months to complete and accredited
course to be certified by the AD
A. There is a $___ fee for a radiographer permit..
Answer: 3, 12, 35
◍ How often should sterilizers be monitors? Every __ hours or at least every
__ days, whichever comes first.
Answer: 40, 30
◍ Direct supervision includes dentist's:a) Diagnosis of caseb) Authorization of
treatmentc) Remaining on the premisesd) Approval of the treatment givene)
All of the above.
Answer: E
◍ Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection.
Answer: The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:A)
Sterilization takes two times as longB) You can sterilize everything, but
there may be contraindications with chemicalsC) Disinfecting may leave
open the possibility of infectionD) Both kill most bacteria, but only
sterilizing inactivates viruses
◍ The penalty for failure to change address with the Board of Dentistry is a
$____ fine.
Answer: 250
◍ What is the maximum number of CE's you can receive for doing probono
work every biennium?.
, Answer: 6 (20%)
◍ patient of record.
Answer: A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from the dentist
and a treatment plan is considered:A) Documented patientB) Patient in
waitingC) Patient of recordD)Deeded patient
◍ If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration date on it
then the ad is good for ___ days..
Answer: 90
◍ Nontraditional ways to earn CE credits include up to___ hours for being an
expert witness in the review of a disciplinary case, up to ___ hours for each
semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited school (dental, dental
hygiene, or assisting), and up to ___ CE hours for a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard.
Answer: 11, 3, 4
◍ General.
Answer: What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental
hygienist?
◍ Dept of Dentistry.
Answer: Any violations of the rules and laws are reported to the
◍ What equipment should be present in ER/ recovery rooms when using
sedation?a. Oxygen tankb. EKG machinec. Defibrillatord. Thermometer e.
BP cufff. All the above.
Answer: F
◍ Change of addresses must be submitted to the Board within ___ days.
Answer: 10
◍ Telephone notification must be accomplished within ___ hours and must be
followed up by written notification no later than ___ hours after the barrier
technique has been broken for licensees infected by the Hepatitis B virus..
Answer: 24, 72
,◍ Hygienist fee per CE hour not completed= $___ and $___ for not doing
CPR.
Answer: 25, 50
◍ The penalty for using another's license is a ___ in the ___ degree.
Answer: Misdemeanor, 1st
◍ Direct supervision.
Answer: A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the
procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures
are performed, and approves the work performedA) DirectB) IndirectC)
GeneralD)No supervision
◍ No fine or reprimand.
Answer: If someone is adjudged mentally incompetent in this or any other
state, what is the disciplinary action
◍ 48 hours.
Answer: Any dentist practicing in FL must notify the Board in writing by
registered mail, postmarked within ______ hours of any mortality or other
incident occurring in the outpatient facilities.
◍ Where is a dental hygienist allowed to work?a) In the office of a Florida
licensed dentistb) In a Public Health Programc) In the home of a
non-ambulatory patient of recordd) In a government institutione) All of the
above.
Answer: E
◍ Which of the following can be performed by the RDH under indirect
supervision?a) Gingival curettageb) Remove de-bonding material from
ortho appliancesc) Cement temporary crowns or bridgesd) Placement of
Chlorhexidine.
Answer: B + C
◍ Remove calculus, accretions, or stain above (or below) the gumline.
Answer: A dental assistant is not allowed to
, ◍ The penalty for unlicensed dentistry/practicing outside of scope of practice
is a ___ in the ___ degree.
Answer: Felony, 3rd
◍ What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide?Dental assistant= ____
supervisionDental hygienist= ____ supervision.
Answer: Direct, indirect
◍ Altered state of consciousness.
Answer: Nitrous oxide produces:
◍ The Department of Children and Families, Department of Health,
Department of Juvenile Justice, and public institutions approved by the
board shall not be so limited as to the number of dental hygienists or dental
assistants working under the supervision of a licensed dentist..
Answer: There no limit on the number of auxiliaries:
◍ The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body, generally
produced by a topically applied agent o injected agent without causing the
loss of consciousness:.
Answer: Local anesthesia
◍ A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when preforming sedation
in the dental office. True/False.
Answer: True
◍ Dental license #.
Answer: What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength
fluoride gel?
◍ To another licensed Fl dentist.
Answer: In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record
files go?
◍ Absence of pain without loss of consciousness:.
Answer: Analgesia
◍ 466, insure dentist and hygienist meet minimum requirement for safe
