Florida Dental Laws and Rules 2025 |
Dental Board Exam Preparation Guide
This exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions designed to prepare candidates for the
Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam for the 2025/2026 cycle, administered by the Florida Board
of Dentistry and the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX). The content aligns with
Chapter 466 and Chapter 456, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Rule Chapter 64B5, Florida Administrative
Code (F.A.C.), and the 2025 Florida Board of Dentistry guidelines, focusing on licensure
requirements, scope of practice, professional ethics, patient safety, and disciplinary actions.
Each question includes four answer options, the correct answer, and a detailed rationale citing
relevant statutes, rules, or guidelines.
Question 1
Which chapter of the Florida Statutes governs the practice of dentistry?
A) Chapter 120
B) Chapter 456
C) Chapter 466
D) Chapter 646
Correct Answer: C
Rationale : Chapter 466, F.S., specifically governs dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental
laboratories in Florida (466.001). Chapter 456 addresses general health professions, Chapter
120 is administrative procedures, and Chapter 646 does not exist.
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of Chapter 466, F.S.?
A) To regulate medical doctors
B) To ensure competency and protect public health in dentistry
C) To oversee hospital operations
D) To license pharmacists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : The legislative intent of Chapter 466 is to ensure dental professionals meet minimum
,competency standards to protect public health (466.001). Other options (A, C, D) are unrelated
to dentistry.
Question 3
Who oversees licensure for dentists in Florida?
A) Department of Education
B) Florida Board of Dentistry
C) Florida Medical Association
D) Department of Business Regulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : The Florida Board of Dentistry, under the Department of Health, oversees licensure
for dentists and hygienists (466.004). Other entities (A, C, D) do not regulate dentistry.
Question 4
What is a requirement for dentist licensure in Florida?
A) High school diploma
B) Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental school
C) Completion of a nursing program
D) No background check
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : Dentists must graduate from a CODA-accredited dental school, pass the National
Board Dental Examination, and a clinical exam (466.006). Nursing (C) is irrelevant, and
background checks are required (D).
Question 5
What is the application fee for a dentist license in Florida?
A) $175
B) $425
C) $500
D) $600
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : The non-refundable application fee for a dentist license is $425 (64B5-2.014, F.A.C.).
The fee for hygienists is $175 (A). Other amounts (C, D) are incorrect.
, Question 6
What is the scope of practice for a dental hygienist regarding nitrous oxide (N2O2)?
A) Induction
B) Turning it off
C) Making adjustments during administration
D) Making adjustments and turning it off
Correct Answer: D
Rationale : Dental hygienists may adjust and turn off nitrous oxide under direct supervision
(466.023, F.S.; 64B5-14.003, F.A.C.). Induction (A) is restricted to dentists.
Question 7
Practicing dentistry without an active Florida license is considered:
A) A felony
B) A misdemeanor
C) A civil infraction
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: A
Rationale : Unlicensed practice of dentistry is a third-degree felony (466.026(1), F.S.).
Misdemeanor (B), civil (C), or no penalty (D) are incorrect.
Question 8
Using the title "dental hygienist" without a Florida license is:
A) A felony
B) A misdemeanor
C) A technical violation
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : Using "dental hygienist" or "RDH" without a license is a misdemeanor (466.026(2),
F.S.). Felony (A), technical (C), or no penalty (D) incorrect.
Question 9
What defines an irremediable task for a dental hygienist?
A) Reversible procedure
B) Non-invasive procedure
C) Procedure with permanent outcomes
D) Procedure under general supervision
Dental Board Exam Preparation Guide
This exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions designed to prepare candidates for the
Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam for the 2025/2026 cycle, administered by the Florida Board
of Dentistry and the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX). The content aligns with
Chapter 466 and Chapter 456, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Rule Chapter 64B5, Florida Administrative
Code (F.A.C.), and the 2025 Florida Board of Dentistry guidelines, focusing on licensure
requirements, scope of practice, professional ethics, patient safety, and disciplinary actions.
Each question includes four answer options, the correct answer, and a detailed rationale citing
relevant statutes, rules, or guidelines.
Question 1
Which chapter of the Florida Statutes governs the practice of dentistry?
A) Chapter 120
B) Chapter 456
C) Chapter 466
D) Chapter 646
Correct Answer: C
Rationale : Chapter 466, F.S., specifically governs dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental
laboratories in Florida (466.001). Chapter 456 addresses general health professions, Chapter
120 is administrative procedures, and Chapter 646 does not exist.
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of Chapter 466, F.S.?
A) To regulate medical doctors
B) To ensure competency and protect public health in dentistry
C) To oversee hospital operations
D) To license pharmacists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : The legislative intent of Chapter 466 is to ensure dental professionals meet minimum
,competency standards to protect public health (466.001). Other options (A, C, D) are unrelated
to dentistry.
Question 3
Who oversees licensure for dentists in Florida?
A) Department of Education
B) Florida Board of Dentistry
C) Florida Medical Association
D) Department of Business Regulation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : The Florida Board of Dentistry, under the Department of Health, oversees licensure
for dentists and hygienists (466.004). Other entities (A, C, D) do not regulate dentistry.
Question 4
What is a requirement for dentist licensure in Florida?
A) High school diploma
B) Graduation from a CODA-accredited dental school
C) Completion of a nursing program
D) No background check
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : Dentists must graduate from a CODA-accredited dental school, pass the National
Board Dental Examination, and a clinical exam (466.006). Nursing (C) is irrelevant, and
background checks are required (D).
Question 5
What is the application fee for a dentist license in Florida?
A) $175
B) $425
C) $500
D) $600
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : The non-refundable application fee for a dentist license is $425 (64B5-2.014, F.A.C.).
The fee for hygienists is $175 (A). Other amounts (C, D) are incorrect.
, Question 6
What is the scope of practice for a dental hygienist regarding nitrous oxide (N2O2)?
A) Induction
B) Turning it off
C) Making adjustments during administration
D) Making adjustments and turning it off
Correct Answer: D
Rationale : Dental hygienists may adjust and turn off nitrous oxide under direct supervision
(466.023, F.S.; 64B5-14.003, F.A.C.). Induction (A) is restricted to dentists.
Question 7
Practicing dentistry without an active Florida license is considered:
A) A felony
B) A misdemeanor
C) A civil infraction
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: A
Rationale : Unlicensed practice of dentistry is a third-degree felony (466.026(1), F.S.).
Misdemeanor (B), civil (C), or no penalty (D) are incorrect.
Question 8
Using the title "dental hygienist" without a Florida license is:
A) A felony
B) A misdemeanor
C) A technical violation
D) No penalty
Correct Answer: B
Rationale : Using "dental hygienist" or "RDH" without a license is a misdemeanor (466.026(2),
F.S.). Felony (A), technical (C), or no penalty (D) incorrect.
Question 9
What defines an irremediable task for a dental hygienist?
A) Reversible procedure
B) Non-invasive procedure
C) Procedure with permanent outcomes
D) Procedure under general supervision
