Dental Laws and Infection Control Final
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWER -Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT ANSWER -Total number
of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for dental or dental
hygiene licensing matters - CORRECT ANSWER -Restrictions placed on the dentist,
dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold
a license in dentistry or hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the selection criteria for
the consumer member? How is this member chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT ANSWER -How many signatures are needed on
the petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC - CORRECT
ANSWER -Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the term limit for a board
member
, Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure,
provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - CORRECT ANSWER -What is
the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWER -What constitutes a
quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWER -Name the
judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT ANSWER -Compensation / per diem for a board member is
fixed by the board and not to exceed
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you
do if you work in more than one office?
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Two criteria for a
provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board examination of
candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -A provisional
hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired license in NC State, or are authorized
to treat veterans or US Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs -
CORRECT ANSWER -Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER -What type of offense is a violation of board
rules regulations or bylaws
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWER -Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT ANSWER -Total number
of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for dental or dental
hygiene licensing matters - CORRECT ANSWER -Restrictions placed on the dentist,
dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold
a license in dentistry or hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the selection criteria for
the consumer member? How is this member chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT ANSWER -How many signatures are needed on
the petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC - CORRECT
ANSWER -Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years - CORRECT ANSWER -What is the term limit for a board
member
, Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure,
provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - CORRECT ANSWER -What is
the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWER -What constitutes a
quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWER -Name the
judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT ANSWER -Compensation / per diem for a board member is
fixed by the board and not to exceed
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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you
do if you work in more than one office?
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 - CORRECT ANSWER -Two criteria for a
provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board examination of
candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER -A provisional
hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired license in NC State, or are authorized
to treat veterans or US Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs -
CORRECT ANSWER -Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER -What type of offense is a violation of board
rules regulations or bylaws
