FLORIDA LAW EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS VERIFIED CORRECT

Board - Board of Dentistry Dentist - Person licensed to practice dentistry pursuant to Chapter 466 Dentistry - The healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures. It includes the performance or attempted performance of dental operations, or oral-maxillofacial surgery and any related procedures. Dental Hygiene - The rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of such services. Dental Hygienist - A person licensed to practice dental hygiene pursuant to Chapter 466 Dental Assistant - A person, other than a dental hygienist, who, under the supervision and authorization of a dentist, provides dental care services directly to a patient. Department - the Department of Health Direct supervision - Supervision whereby a dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, a DENTIST *EXAMINES* and AUTHORIZES the procedure to be performed, a *DENTIST REMAINS ON THE PREMISES* while the procedures are performed, and a *DENTIST APPROVES THE WORK* performed before the dismissal of the patient. Indirect supervision - Supervision whereby a DENTIST AUTHORIZES the procedure and A DENTIST IS ON THE PREMISES while the procedures are performed. *Does NOT have to approve the work before the patient leaves* General supervision - A DENTIST AUTHORIZES the procedures which are being carried out but *need not be present* when the authorized procedures are being performed. Authorization is good for 13 months Irremediable tasks - Intraoral treatment tasks which when performed are IRREVERSIBLE AND CREATE UNALTERABLE CHANGES within the oral cavity or the contiguous structures or which cause an increased risk to the patient. Is injectable anesthetic considered a irremediable or remediable task? - Irremediable (any anesthetic other than topical) Remediable tasks - Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or the contiguous structures and which do not cause an increased risk to the patient Oral and maxillofacial Surgery - The specialty of dentistry involving the diagnosis, surgery and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions Chapter 466 - The law which governs the practice of dentistry in Florida Rule 64B5 (FL Administrative Code) - The rules set forth by the Board of Dentistry Chapter 456 - The law that governs the Department of Health Chapter 120 - The Administrative procedures Act which insures that the public has access to information regarding administrative bodies that may affect private citizens (Ex: Board of Dentistry and the Department of Health) Administrative Commission - The Governor and Cabinet What is the legislative purpose for enacting Chapter 466 Florida Statutes? - To ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets the minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed under this chapter Who are the people that are EXEMPT of Chapter 466? - 1) Physician or surgeon (including procedures involving the oral cavity) 2) A qualified ANESTHETIST giving an anesthetic for a dental operation under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist 3) Dentists practicing in the US Armed Forces, Public Health or Department of Veteran's Affairs 4) The practice of dentistry by licensed dentists of another state or country appearing as a CLINICIAN AT A MEETING of a Board approved dental organization 5) STUDENTS in FL dental, hygiene and assisting schools, performing assigned work under the schools curriculum 6) FULL TIME INSTRUCTORS at a dental, hygiene or assisting schools ****Oral and maxillofacial surgeon at a hospital is NOT exempt from Chapter 466**** Where is the Board of Dentistry and how many members make up the Board? - In Tallahassee, made up of a total of 11 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. 7 members must be licensed dentists in clinical practice for at least 5 years (4 year terms no more than 10 total years) 2 members must be licensed dental hygienists 2 members must be laypersons who have never been dentists or hygienists or have anyone closely related to the profession *At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older* REMEMBER: 7 D, 2 DH, 2 Lay Persons T/F Councils to advise the board are advisory only - TRUE Who makes up the Council on Dental Hygiene? - 5 total members, appointed by board chair 1 hygienist member of the board, who shall chair the council 1 dentist member of the board 3 hygienists who are actively engaged in hygiene in the state. How often shall the the Council on Dental Hygiene meet? - At the request of the board chair, the majority of members or the council chair but AT LEAST three times a year Who makes up the Council on Dental Assisting? - 4 members appointed by the board chair One board member who shall chair the council and three dental assistants that are active in dental assisting. Develops recommendations to the board on matters pertaining to dental assisting. Who makes up the Committee on Continuing Professional Education and what do they do? - Consists of at least 1 dentist, 1 public member and 1 hygienist Involved with CE provider status and requests for CE credit for individual study Administers CE requirements T/F All health care licensees must provide notice to patients of what type of license the health care provider has (dentist, hygienist etc) - TRUE, a name tag or oral notice meets this requirement and all ads must include this notice as well. What type of CE courses are required of the dentist? - Biennially 30 contact hours, including prevention of medical errors (2 hours, ie root cause analysis, error reduction and patient safety) Course in HIV/AIDS prior to first license renewal 2 hours on domestic violence as a part of every third license renewal (every 6 years) In addition to the 30 hours, a CPR course at the basic life support level. What does the CPR course include? - 1) CPR for adults, children and infants 2) Foreign body airway obstructions for adults, children and infants 3) Use of automatic external defibrillator (AED) 4) Use of ambu-bags CE credit will be given for courses on what subjects? - 1) Medical, scientific and clinical 2) Patient health and safety 3) Dentist's legal responsibilities 4) Formal case presentations No CE credit will be give for that type of courses? - Courses on organizations or design of a dental office, practice development or management, marketing of dental services, investments or financial management and personnel management. No credit for identical courses taken during the same biennium How are CE credits earned? - At the rate of 1/2 credit hour per 25-30 contact minutes of instruction and one credit hour per 50-60 minutes of instruction What is a CE Broker? - A program to register continuing education credits. The Board recommends that CE Brokers be used to maintain CE records for license renewal, however there is no Board requirement. How long must you retain records of CE? - 4 years ***DO NOT SEND PROOF UNLESS YOU ARE AUDITED*** What are the CE requirements for a dental hygienist? - Biennially 24 contact hours, including 2 hours of prevention of medical errors, course in HIV/AIDS prior to the first license renewal and 2 hour course on domestic violence as a part of every third licensure renewal (every 6 years). Dentist and hygienist requirements are the same except for what? - D=30 H=24 credit hours How can CE credits be obtained? - 1) Through ADA, AGD, AHA, Red Cross, Dental School, Hospital, University 2) Individual Study that is Board Approved 3) Examination Standardization exercises 4) Pro bono dental programs 5) Being an expert witness 6) Participating in a course at a school 7) Attending a Board of Dentistry disciplinary case What must CE course records include? - 1) a course outline which reflects its educational objectives 2) the instructor's name, the date and location of the course 3) participants' evaluations of the course 4) the hours of continuing education credit awarded for each participant 5) a roster of participants by name and license number What licensees are excused from CE requirements? - 1) New Licensees during the biennium of receiving their license 2) Enrolled full time in post grad specialty or residency 3) full time faculty members at a dental school 4) Licensees in the Armed Forces that do not practice in the private sector in Florida 5) Spouse of Members of Armed Forces, who because of spouse's duty, was out of the state for 6 consecutive months T/F It is the dentist's responsibility to renew the license whether or not a renewal notice is received. - True ***Also MUST notify the Board in writing within 10 days of address change*** A new licensee is exempt from CE requirements for the 1st biennium except for what? - Except for AIDS/HIV course T/F A handwriting sample is being submitted when a license is renewed or applied for initially - TRUE What are dispensing practitioners? - A dentist who, in their offices, fill the prescriptions they write. **Does NOT refer to a dentist that writes prescriptions to be filled at a pharmacy** Dispensing ________ and ________ _______ solutions are exempt from the definition of dispensing practitioners - Dispensing fluorides and chlorhexidine rinse When can a license be deemed null and void? - A licensee whose license has been inactive for more than 2 consecutive biennial licensure cycles and who has not practiced for two out of the previous four years in another jurisdiction shall be required to appear before the BOard and establish the ability to practice with care and skill.