DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC
STUDY LAWS
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure
by reciprocity?
No (False)
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's,
Citizen members?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer
members:
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is
this member chosen?
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be
an NC state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
,What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a
RDH to the board
No less than 10 signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to
the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or
practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member
One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners?
list three functions
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct
examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired
hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board
A majority of the members of said board
, Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or
secretary-treasurer
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the
board and not to exceed
$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you
do if you work in more than one office?
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in
the office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon
receipt of application for duplicate and fee
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the
US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have previously failed in examination
conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
The date of the announcement of the results of the next
succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
CONTROL FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC
STUDY LAWS
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure
by reciprocity?
No (False)
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's,
Citizen members?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer
members:
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is
this member chosen?
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be
an NC state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
,What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a
RDH to the board
No less than 10 signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to
the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or
practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member
One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners?
list three functions
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct
examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired
hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board
A majority of the members of said board
, Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or
secretary-treasurer
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the
board and not to exceed
$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you
do if you work in more than one office?
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in
the office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon
receipt of application for duplicate and fee
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the
US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have previously failed in examination
conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
The date of the announcement of the results of the next
succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
