1. What should a dental hygienist in Florida do if they are convicted of
a felony?
A. Notify the Florida Board of Dentistry immediately
B. Apply for license reinstatement
C. Wait for the next renewal period to report it
D. Ignore the conviction if it is not related to dental practice
Answer: a) Notify the Florida Board of Dentistry immediately
Rationale: Convictions for felonies must be reported immediately to the
Florida Board of Dentistry.
2. Which of the following actions would require the Florida Board of
Dentistry to take disciplinary action against a dental hygienist?
A. Failure to complete required CE hours
B. Missing a scheduled continuing education course
C. Performing dental procedures beyond the scope of practice
D. All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Disciplinary action can be taken for failure to complete CE
hours, performing procedures beyond the scope of practice, or other
violations of Florida's dental laws.
,3. A dental hygienist in Florida must submit an application to the
Board of Dentistry if they wish to: a) Change their work address
B. Change their name
C. Become employed in a new dental practice
D. Start performing duties in a new specialty
Answer: b) Change their name
Rationale: Any legal changes such as a name change must be reported
to the Florida Board of Dentistry.
4. Which of the following does not need to be reported to the Florida
Board of Dentistry by a dental hygienist?
A. Criminal convictions
B. Change in employment
C. Suspension of professional license in another state
D. Adverse medical conditions affecting professional practice
Answer: b) Change in employment
Rationale: Only criminal convictions, license suspensions, and adverse
medical conditions need to be reported to the Board of Dentistry.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for a dental hygienist to
qualify for licensure by examination in Florida?
A. Completion of at least 500 hours of clinical practice
, B. Completion of a dental hygiene education program accredited by the
American Dental Association
C. Graduation from a dental school
D. Completion of a residency program
Answer: b) Completion of a dental hygiene education program
accredited by the American Dental Association
Rationale: A dental hygiene education program accredited by the
American Dental Association is required for licensure.
6. How many days after a dental hygienist’s license expiration can they
practice without facing penalties in Florida?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days
Rationale: A dental hygienist can practice for up to 30 days after their
license expires before facing penalties or disciplinary action.
7. How long must dental hygienists in Florida maintain patient
records?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
a felony?
A. Notify the Florida Board of Dentistry immediately
B. Apply for license reinstatement
C. Wait for the next renewal period to report it
D. Ignore the conviction if it is not related to dental practice
Answer: a) Notify the Florida Board of Dentistry immediately
Rationale: Convictions for felonies must be reported immediately to the
Florida Board of Dentistry.
2. Which of the following actions would require the Florida Board of
Dentistry to take disciplinary action against a dental hygienist?
A. Failure to complete required CE hours
B. Missing a scheduled continuing education course
C. Performing dental procedures beyond the scope of practice
D. All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Disciplinary action can be taken for failure to complete CE
hours, performing procedures beyond the scope of practice, or other
violations of Florida's dental laws.
,3. A dental hygienist in Florida must submit an application to the
Board of Dentistry if they wish to: a) Change their work address
B. Change their name
C. Become employed in a new dental practice
D. Start performing duties in a new specialty
Answer: b) Change their name
Rationale: Any legal changes such as a name change must be reported
to the Florida Board of Dentistry.
4. Which of the following does not need to be reported to the Florida
Board of Dentistry by a dental hygienist?
A. Criminal convictions
B. Change in employment
C. Suspension of professional license in another state
D. Adverse medical conditions affecting professional practice
Answer: b) Change in employment
Rationale: Only criminal convictions, license suspensions, and adverse
medical conditions need to be reported to the Board of Dentistry.
5. Which of the following is a requirement for a dental hygienist to
qualify for licensure by examination in Florida?
A. Completion of at least 500 hours of clinical practice
, B. Completion of a dental hygiene education program accredited by the
American Dental Association
C. Graduation from a dental school
D. Completion of a residency program
Answer: b) Completion of a dental hygiene education program
accredited by the American Dental Association
Rationale: A dental hygiene education program accredited by the
American Dental Association is required for licensure.
6. How many days after a dental hygienist’s license expiration can they
practice without facing penalties in Florida?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days
Rationale: A dental hygienist can practice for up to 30 days after their
license expires before facing penalties or disciplinary action.
7. How long must dental hygienists in Florida maintain patient
records?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
