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North Carolina Dental Laws and Infection
Control Final Exam 2025 — Jurisprudence Study
Guide & NC Laws Quiz 1–9 Answers
Prepare for your North Carolina Dental Laws and Infection Control Final Exam with this
comprehensive jurisprudence study guide. Includes NC dental board laws, ethics, and
infection control quizzes (1–9) with updated 2025 practice questions and answer keys.
North Carolina dental jurisprudence exam
• NC dental laws and ethics
• NC dental infection control final exam
• Dental laws study guide NC
The Statewide supervisory committee for the impaired dentists program is made up of representatives
from which of the following organization(s): - ANSWER--NC State Board of Dentistry
-UNC School of Dentistry
-NC Dental Society
All of the above
The annual report from the board is to be filed with: - ANSWER-The governor of NC
If a person practices dentistry while their license is suspended, the license to practice dentistry may be
permanently revoked: - ANSWER-True
The NC State Board of Dentistry will provide a certificate to license a resident dentist desiring to change
to another state or territory. The fee for the issuance of each certificate is: - ANSWER-$75
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An impaired dentist peer review organization shall immediately report to the Board detailed information
about any dentist licensed by the board, if the dentist being reviewed: - ANSWER--is still impaired after
treatment
-poses an imminent danger to the public
-exhibits professional incompetence
All of the above
Define "supervision" as it relates to dental hygiene in NC: - ANSWER-Direct
All of the following topics are considered Board approved for continuing education courses, EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-NOT Approved:
-Developing Your Dental Hygiene Career Path: Negotiations and Salary.
Approved:
-Periodontal instrumentation for the Advanced Practitioner
-2016/2017 Infection Control Updates for the dental setting
-The magic of air: a subgingival air polishing workshop
The teaching of dental hygiene in a school or college by an individual dental hygienist who is licensed in
any state in the United States SHALL NOT constitute the practice of dental hygiene: - ANSWER-True
The impaired dentist and hygienist peer organization in North Carolina is called: - ANSWER-NC Caring
Dental Professionals
Holders of a limited volunteer dental license shall comply with CPR training as established by the Board,
but they have no continuing education requirements to be met - ANSWER-False
Who is not given the opportunity for a hearing before the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? -
ANSWER-Applicants for reinstatement after revocation
The Board requires the statement "WARNING- YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE
THIS CONTRACT REVIEWED BY YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO SIGNING" to be on an agreement
document between: - ANSWER-The dentist and the management company
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The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power and authority to revoke or
suspend a license to practice dentistry. - ANSWER-True
A dentist was previously licensed to practice in North Carolina; however, decided to let her license lapse
when she moved to another state to practice. The dentist now wants to return to North Carolina to
practice dentistry. What must the dentist do? - ANSWER--be of good moral character
-pay the required fee
-provide proof of proficiency
All of the above
The Board shall submit an annual report on or before: - ANSWER-February 15th
The holder of a temporary volunteer permit shall receive monetary compensation for any dental service
performed. - ANSWER-False
Rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry with the State of NC become effective 30 days
after passage - ANSWER-True
When applying for a dental hygiene license, you must: - ANSWER--be of good moral character
-be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED
-be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school
ALL of the above
Under 90-233 (a1), a dental hygienist who meets certain required qualifications as listed in this section,
may be designated by an employing dentist as capable of providing dental hygiene services w/o the
physical presence of the dentist (w/o direct supervision). Before the hygienist performs any tx, the
dentist must have personally performed an eval on the pt to be treated and have provided a written tx
plan for the hygienist. All of the following are facilities where this type of tx may occur EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Exception:
-private practice
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Any person who shall aid and abet another in violating any of the provisions of Article 16 (Dental
Hygiene Act) shall be guilty of a: - ANSWER-Class I Misdemeanor
A dental hygienist who has been disciplined by the Board MAY NOT practice outside the direct
supervision of a dentist: - ANSWER-True
A dental hygienist can apply for licensure by credentials as long as they have actively been practicing
dental hygiene under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist for a minimum of ___ years
immediately preceding the date of application. - ANSWER-2 years
A dental hygienist shall Not establish or operate a separate facility that exclusively renders dental
hygiene care. - ANSWER-True
Disciplinary action can be taken by the Board for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Exception:
-the dental hygienist has a poor attitude towards coworkers and patients
The portion of the annual fee to be paid upon dental hygiene license renewal to assist in funding
programs for impaired dental hygienists is: - ANSWER-$80
Mar Hygienist graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at CPCC in 1995 and failed the NC State
Board Exam. She applied for licensure in VA and was successful and has worked full time in a periodontal
practice. She plans to move back to NC and will be applying for a provisional license. Which of the
following is true regarding Mary's situation? - ANSWER-Mary is not permitted to apply for a provisional
license since she has failed an exam administered by the Board
A dental hygienist as described in Article 16 has what characteristics? - ANSWER--Graduate of a Board
accredited dental hygiene school.
-Licensed to practice dental hygiene
-Practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the Board
ALL of the above
North Carolina Dental Laws and Infection
Control Final Exam 2025 — Jurisprudence Study
Guide & NC Laws Quiz 1–9 Answers
Prepare for your North Carolina Dental Laws and Infection Control Final Exam with this
comprehensive jurisprudence study guide. Includes NC dental board laws, ethics, and
infection control quizzes (1–9) with updated 2025 practice questions and answer keys.
North Carolina dental jurisprudence exam
• NC dental laws and ethics
• NC dental infection control final exam
• Dental laws study guide NC
The Statewide supervisory committee for the impaired dentists program is made up of representatives
from which of the following organization(s): - ANSWER--NC State Board of Dentistry
-UNC School of Dentistry
-NC Dental Society
All of the above
The annual report from the board is to be filed with: - ANSWER-The governor of NC
If a person practices dentistry while their license is suspended, the license to practice dentistry may be
permanently revoked: - ANSWER-True
The NC State Board of Dentistry will provide a certificate to license a resident dentist desiring to change
to another state or territory. The fee for the issuance of each certificate is: - ANSWER-$75
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An impaired dentist peer review organization shall immediately report to the Board detailed information
about any dentist licensed by the board, if the dentist being reviewed: - ANSWER--is still impaired after
treatment
-poses an imminent danger to the public
-exhibits professional incompetence
All of the above
Define "supervision" as it relates to dental hygiene in NC: - ANSWER-Direct
All of the following topics are considered Board approved for continuing education courses, EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-NOT Approved:
-Developing Your Dental Hygiene Career Path: Negotiations and Salary.
Approved:
-Periodontal instrumentation for the Advanced Practitioner
-2016/2017 Infection Control Updates for the dental setting
-The magic of air: a subgingival air polishing workshop
The teaching of dental hygiene in a school or college by an individual dental hygienist who is licensed in
any state in the United States SHALL NOT constitute the practice of dental hygiene: - ANSWER-True
The impaired dentist and hygienist peer organization in North Carolina is called: - ANSWER-NC Caring
Dental Professionals
Holders of a limited volunteer dental license shall comply with CPR training as established by the Board,
but they have no continuing education requirements to be met - ANSWER-False
Who is not given the opportunity for a hearing before the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? -
ANSWER-Applicants for reinstatement after revocation
The Board requires the statement "WARNING- YOU HAVE THE RIGHT AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO HAVE
THIS CONTRACT REVIEWED BY YOUR OWN LEGAL COUNSEL PRIOR TO SIGNING" to be on an agreement
document between: - ANSWER-The dentist and the management company
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The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power and authority to revoke or
suspend a license to practice dentistry. - ANSWER-True
A dentist was previously licensed to practice in North Carolina; however, decided to let her license lapse
when she moved to another state to practice. The dentist now wants to return to North Carolina to
practice dentistry. What must the dentist do? - ANSWER--be of good moral character
-pay the required fee
-provide proof of proficiency
All of the above
The Board shall submit an annual report on or before: - ANSWER-February 15th
The holder of a temporary volunteer permit shall receive monetary compensation for any dental service
performed. - ANSWER-False
Rules and regulations governing the practice of dentistry with the State of NC become effective 30 days
after passage - ANSWER-True
When applying for a dental hygiene license, you must: - ANSWER--be of good moral character
-be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED
-be a graduate of an accredited dental hygiene school
ALL of the above
Under 90-233 (a1), a dental hygienist who meets certain required qualifications as listed in this section,
may be designated by an employing dentist as capable of providing dental hygiene services w/o the
physical presence of the dentist (w/o direct supervision). Before the hygienist performs any tx, the
dentist must have personally performed an eval on the pt to be treated and have provided a written tx
plan for the hygienist. All of the following are facilities where this type of tx may occur EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Exception:
-private practice
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Any person who shall aid and abet another in violating any of the provisions of Article 16 (Dental
Hygiene Act) shall be guilty of a: - ANSWER-Class I Misdemeanor
A dental hygienist who has been disciplined by the Board MAY NOT practice outside the direct
supervision of a dentist: - ANSWER-True
A dental hygienist can apply for licensure by credentials as long as they have actively been practicing
dental hygiene under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist for a minimum of ___ years
immediately preceding the date of application. - ANSWER-2 years
A dental hygienist shall Not establish or operate a separate facility that exclusively renders dental
hygiene care. - ANSWER-True
Disciplinary action can be taken by the Board for all of the following reasons EXCEPT: - ANSWER-
Exception:
-the dental hygienist has a poor attitude towards coworkers and patients
The portion of the annual fee to be paid upon dental hygiene license renewal to assist in funding
programs for impaired dental hygienists is: - ANSWER-$80
Mar Hygienist graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at CPCC in 1995 and failed the NC State
Board Exam. She applied for licensure in VA and was successful and has worked full time in a periodontal
practice. She plans to move back to NC and will be applying for a provisional license. Which of the
following is true regarding Mary's situation? - ANSWER-Mary is not permitted to apply for a provisional
license since she has failed an exam administered by the Board
A dental hygienist as described in Article 16 has what characteristics? - ANSWER--Graduate of a Board
accredited dental hygiene school.
-Licensed to practice dental hygiene
-Practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the Board
ALL of the above
