Dental Laws and Infection Control License
Exam Preparation for North Carolina Dental
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1. Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10 years. He
comes to NC and has met the requirements and receives his license by
credentials from the NC State Board of Dentistry. How long does Dr.
Picasso have to establish a practice location and actively practice
dentistry in NC? Ans>> One year from the date the license is issued
2. "Spray-wipe-spray" Ans>> the surface with the disinfectant and wipe it
using a dispos- able towel to clean the surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by
another "spray" to disinfect the surface.
3. wipe-discard-wipe Ans>> When using disposable disinfectant wipes,
the process is described as because the user uses one wipe to clean the
surface, discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe to disinfect the surface.
4. Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered by the
and be approved for use in health care
settings (i.e., hospital grade). Ans>> EPA
5. The regulates low- and
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, intermedi- ate-level disinfectants that are used on environmental
surfaces (clinical con- tact surfaces and housekeeping). Ans>>
Environmental Protection Agency
6. The regulates
liq- uid chemical sterilants/high-level disinfectants (e.g.,
glutaraldehyde, hydro- gen peroxide, and peracetic acid) used on
heat-sensitive semicritical patient care devices. Ans>> Food and Drug
Administration
7. A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an instructors
license Ans>> -
False
8. What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE credits
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of
instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering the course Ans>>
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of instructor,
name of organization or sponsor offering the course
9. Duplicate license fee Ans>> $25
10. Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license Ans>> 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
11. How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a
RDH to the board Ans>> No less than 10 signatures
12. Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's,
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, Citizen members? Ans>> 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1
civilian
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, 13. Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? Ans>> No
14. Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters Ans>> True
15. Consumer member is selected and appointed by the governor and
must be an NC state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or
hygiene Ans>> True
16. What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member? Ans>> Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in
NC
17. Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the
board-
Ans>> Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or
practicing in NC
18. What is the term limit for a board member Ans>> One term of three
years
19. What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners?
list three functions Ans>> Granting revocation suspension of license and
renewal, conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired
hygienist and dentist
20. What constitutes a quorum of the board Ans>> A majority of the
members of the board
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Exam Preparation for North Carolina Dental
Board 2025 Rated A+
1. Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10 years. He
comes to NC and has met the requirements and receives his license by
credentials from the NC State Board of Dentistry. How long does Dr.
Picasso have to establish a practice location and actively practice
dentistry in NC? Ans>> One year from the date the license is issued
2. "Spray-wipe-spray" Ans>> the surface with the disinfectant and wipe it
using a dispos- able towel to clean the surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by
another "spray" to disinfect the surface.
3. wipe-discard-wipe Ans>> When using disposable disinfectant wipes,
the process is described as because the user uses one wipe to clean the
surface, discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe to disinfect the surface.
4. Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered by the
and be approved for use in health care
settings (i.e., hospital grade). Ans>> EPA
5. The regulates low- and
mailto:https://www.stuvia.com/user/Wisdoms
, intermedi- ate-level disinfectants that are used on environmental
surfaces (clinical con- tact surfaces and housekeeping). Ans>>
Environmental Protection Agency
6. The regulates
liq- uid chemical sterilants/high-level disinfectants (e.g.,
glutaraldehyde, hydro- gen peroxide, and peracetic acid) used on
heat-sensitive semicritical patient care devices. Ans>> Food and Drug
Administration
7. A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an instructors
license Ans>> -
False
8. What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE credits
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of
instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering the course Ans>>
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of instructor,
name of organization or sponsor offering the course
9. Duplicate license fee Ans>> $25
10. Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license Ans>> 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
11. How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a
RDH to the board Ans>> No less than 10 signatures
12. Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's,
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, Citizen members? Ans>> 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1
civilian
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, 13. Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? Ans>> No
14. Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters Ans>> True
15. Consumer member is selected and appointed by the governor and
must be an NC state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or
hygiene Ans>> True
16. What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member? Ans>> Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in
NC
17. Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the
board-
Ans>> Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or
practicing in NC
18. What is the term limit for a board member Ans>> One term of three
years
19. What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners?
list three functions Ans>> Granting revocation suspension of license and
renewal, conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired
hygienist and dentist
20. What constitutes a quorum of the board Ans>> A majority of the
members of the board
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