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,466.001 Purpose of the Law Ensure that every DDS or RDH practicing in this state meets minimum requirements
for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed
Dentistry 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 the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any
related extra- oral procedure required in the performance of service
Board of Dentistry Members Total: 11
Dentists (actively practicing): 7
DH (actively practicing): 2
Lay Persons (are not and have never been dentists, hygienists, or related to dental
profession): 2
How many years experience does the dentist/hygienist At least 5 years. Must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of
have if on the board? appointment to the board
How many term years do dental hygiene board members 4 years
serve?
Maximum number of years a board member may serve? 10 years
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry? Governor of Florida
At least one member of BOD must be how old? 60 years old
Delegation of Duties: Irremediable Dentists may not delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law
Delegation of Duties: Remediable Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
Remediable tasks must be defined by laws
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not Remediable Tasks
create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or
structures and do not cause an increased risk to the
patient?
, Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create Irremediable
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures?
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? Irremediable
(Irremediable or remediable)
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, Remediable
activates light source, monitors and removes in-office
bleaching materials is performing what type of task?
(Irremediable or remediable)
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
comes into the office with an emergency. Which
remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(Regarding cementing crowns)
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be Irremediable
what type of task? (Irremediable or remediable)
Who may perform remediable emergency tasks under Dental hygienist and dental assistant
conditions specified by the law?
CE Requirements: CPR Basic support level every biennium
CE Requirements: Medical Errors Prevention 2 hours
CE Requirements: Domestic Violence 2 hours every 3rd biennium
CE Requirements: HIV/AIDS By first renewal
How many CE hours are credited for being an EXPERT 11 hours
WITNESS in the review of a disciplinary case
How many CE hours are credited for each semester of 3 hours
teaching a course at an ADA accredited school?
Rules 2026 | Study Guide,
Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,466.001 Purpose of the Law Ensure that every DDS or RDH practicing in this state meets minimum requirements
for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed
Dentistry 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 the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any
related extra- oral procedure required in the performance of service
Board of Dentistry Members Total: 11
Dentists (actively practicing): 7
DH (actively practicing): 2
Lay Persons (are not and have never been dentists, hygienists, or related to dental
profession): 2
How many years experience does the dentist/hygienist At least 5 years. Must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of
have if on the board? appointment to the board
How many term years do dental hygiene board members 4 years
serve?
Maximum number of years a board member may serve? 10 years
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry? Governor of Florida
At least one member of BOD must be how old? 60 years old
Delegation of Duties: Irremediable Dentists may not delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law
Delegation of Duties: Remediable Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
Remediable tasks must be defined by laws
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not Remediable Tasks
create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or
structures and do not cause an increased risk to the
patient?
, Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create Irremediable
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures?
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? Irremediable
(Irremediable or remediable)
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, Remediable
activates light source, monitors and removes in-office
bleaching materials is performing what type of task?
(Irremediable or remediable)
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient Recementing temporary crowns with temporary cement
comes into the office with an emergency. Which
remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(Regarding cementing crowns)
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be Irremediable
what type of task? (Irremediable or remediable)
Who may perform remediable emergency tasks under Dental hygienist and dental assistant
conditions specified by the law?
CE Requirements: CPR Basic support level every biennium
CE Requirements: Medical Errors Prevention 2 hours
CE Requirements: Domestic Violence 2 hours every 3rd biennium
CE Requirements: HIV/AIDS By first renewal
How many CE hours are credited for being an EXPERT 11 hours
WITNESS in the review of a disciplinary case
How many CE hours are credited for each semester of 3 hours
teaching a course at an ADA accredited school?
