NC Dental Hygiene Laws & Jurisprudence
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following courses is NOT acceptable for continuing education credit? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Computer software for the Dental Practice: Whats New?
In NC, which of the following criteria allows for a DAII to perform coronal polishing? -
CORRECT ANSWER -successful competition of a 7 hour course
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: -
CORRECT ANSWER -fails to comply with continuing education requirements
A dental hygiene license renewal application must be submitted to the boards office before: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Jan 1st
?
After Jan 31st a penalty must be paid
After March 31st the license in not valid and practicing without it is punishable by law.
In NC, you are required to maintain records of continuing education for a period of: - CORRECT
ANSWER -2 years
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by -
CORRECT ANSWER -March 31st
Practicing dental hygiene without a current certificate of renewal could result in - CORRECT
ANSWER -imprisonment, denial of license reinstatement, and a fine
all of the above
, When you perform a prophylaxis on a patient under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the
term "supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER -the dentist must be present in the treatment
area or office when the delegated function is being performed
Which member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs
investigations? - CORRECT ANSWER -secretary-treasurer
The Dental Hygiene member of the Board : - CORRECT ANSWER -May not vote on the
matters of license issuance or suspension for a dentist.
The DH member of the Board - CORRECT ANSWER --must be nominated by at least 10
dentists in order to run for the board
-has full voting power in all matters for the board
-is elected to serve a three-year term??
-is not required to be employed as a dental hygienist a the time of nomination, as long as then
practice at least part time once elected
??? -Check all info for verification or updates as of 2023
In NC, which of the following functions may not be delegated to a dental assistant II : -
CORRECT ANSWER -Intraoral use of high speed hand piece.
A dental hygienist licensed in NC may receive four hours of CE if they are employed full time
and practicing dental hygiene in a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Federal, state, or county
government agency.
The board has the right to deny a provisional license to a dental hygienist if they: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Have been disciplined by another dental licensing agency.
The NC State Board of Dental Examiners primary responsibility is to - CORRECT
ANSWER -Regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the interest of the
public.
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Which of the following courses is NOT acceptable for continuing education credit? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Computer software for the Dental Practice: Whats New?
In NC, which of the following criteria allows for a DAII to perform coronal polishing? -
CORRECT ANSWER -successful competition of a 7 hour course
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: -
CORRECT ANSWER -fails to comply with continuing education requirements
A dental hygiene license renewal application must be submitted to the boards office before: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Jan 1st
?
After Jan 31st a penalty must be paid
After March 31st the license in not valid and practicing without it is punishable by law.
In NC, you are required to maintain records of continuing education for a period of: - CORRECT
ANSWER -2 years
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by -
CORRECT ANSWER -March 31st
Practicing dental hygiene without a current certificate of renewal could result in - CORRECT
ANSWER -imprisonment, denial of license reinstatement, and a fine
all of the above
, When you perform a prophylaxis on a patient under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the
term "supervision" - CORRECT ANSWER -the dentist must be present in the treatment
area or office when the delegated function is being performed
Which member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs
investigations? - CORRECT ANSWER -secretary-treasurer
The Dental Hygiene member of the Board : - CORRECT ANSWER -May not vote on the
matters of license issuance or suspension for a dentist.
The DH member of the Board - CORRECT ANSWER --must be nominated by at least 10
dentists in order to run for the board
-has full voting power in all matters for the board
-is elected to serve a three-year term??
-is not required to be employed as a dental hygienist a the time of nomination, as long as then
practice at least part time once elected
??? -Check all info for verification or updates as of 2023
In NC, which of the following functions may not be delegated to a dental assistant II : -
CORRECT ANSWER -Intraoral use of high speed hand piece.
A dental hygienist licensed in NC may receive four hours of CE if they are employed full time
and practicing dental hygiene in a: - CORRECT ANSWER -Federal, state, or county
government agency.
The board has the right to deny a provisional license to a dental hygienist if they: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Have been disciplined by another dental licensing agency.
The NC State Board of Dental Examiners primary responsibility is to - CORRECT
ANSWER -Regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the interest of the
public.
