FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES (DENTAL
EXAM ADEX CDCA) EXAM STUDY GUIDE
UPDATED VERSION ALREADY GRADED
A+(2025/2026)
1. The primary purpose of the Florida Board of Dentistry is to:
A. Promote dental businesses
B. Protect public health and safety
C. Increase dental school enrollment
D. Set dental fees
Answer: B
2. The Florida Board of Dentistry is governed under which
statute?
A. Chapter 456, FS
B. Chapter 468, FS
C. Chapter 466, FS
D. Chapter 400, FS
Answer: C
3. How many total members serve on the Florida Board of
Dentistry?
,A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: C
4. Which group makes up the majority of the Florida Board
of Dentistry?
A. Consumer members
B. Dental hygienists
C. Dentists
D. Dental assistants
Answer: C
5. A dental hygienist in Florida may perform scaling and root
planing under:
A. Direct supervision only
B. Indirect supervision only
C. General supervision only
D. Dentist supervision as permitted by law
Answer: D
6. Under direct supervision, the dentist must:
A. Be on the premises only
B. Be available by phone
,C. Examine the patient before and after the procedure
D. Authorize treatment in writing
Answer: C
7. Under general supervision, the dentist:
A. Must be physically present
B. Must examine the patient during treatment
C. Is not required to be on the premises
D. Must administer anesthesia
Answer: C
8. Which procedure is NOT within the scope of a Florida
dental hygienist?
A. Applying fluoride
B. Placing sealants
C. Diagnosing caries
D. Performing prophylaxis
Answer: C
9. A dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia only if
they:
A. Have 1 year of experience
B. Complete board-approved training
C. Are under direct supervision
D. Are in a hospital setting
, Answer: B
10. Which level of anesthesia requires a permit from the
Florida Board of Dentistry?
A. Local anesthesia
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Topical anesthesia
D. Oral analgesics
Answer: B
11. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required
for dentist license renewal in Florida?
A. 20
B. 24
C. 30
D. 36
Answer: C
12. Florida dentists must complete how many hours of Laws &
Rules CE each biennium?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 5 hours
Answer: B
EXAM ADEX CDCA) EXAM STUDY GUIDE
UPDATED VERSION ALREADY GRADED
A+(2025/2026)
1. The primary purpose of the Florida Board of Dentistry is to:
A. Promote dental businesses
B. Protect public health and safety
C. Increase dental school enrollment
D. Set dental fees
Answer: B
2. The Florida Board of Dentistry is governed under which
statute?
A. Chapter 456, FS
B. Chapter 468, FS
C. Chapter 466, FS
D. Chapter 400, FS
Answer: C
3. How many total members serve on the Florida Board of
Dentistry?
,A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: C
4. Which group makes up the majority of the Florida Board
of Dentistry?
A. Consumer members
B. Dental hygienists
C. Dentists
D. Dental assistants
Answer: C
5. A dental hygienist in Florida may perform scaling and root
planing under:
A. Direct supervision only
B. Indirect supervision only
C. General supervision only
D. Dentist supervision as permitted by law
Answer: D
6. Under direct supervision, the dentist must:
A. Be on the premises only
B. Be available by phone
,C. Examine the patient before and after the procedure
D. Authorize treatment in writing
Answer: C
7. Under general supervision, the dentist:
A. Must be physically present
B. Must examine the patient during treatment
C. Is not required to be on the premises
D. Must administer anesthesia
Answer: C
8. Which procedure is NOT within the scope of a Florida
dental hygienist?
A. Applying fluoride
B. Placing sealants
C. Diagnosing caries
D. Performing prophylaxis
Answer: C
9. A dental hygienist may administer local anesthesia only if
they:
A. Have 1 year of experience
B. Complete board-approved training
C. Are under direct supervision
D. Are in a hospital setting
, Answer: B
10. Which level of anesthesia requires a permit from the
Florida Board of Dentistry?
A. Local anesthesia
B. Nitrous oxide
C. Topical anesthesia
D. Oral analgesics
Answer: B
11. How many continuing education (CE) hours are required
for dentist license renewal in Florida?
A. 20
B. 24
C. 30
D. 36
Answer: C
12. Florida dentists must complete how many hours of Laws &
Rules CE each biennium?
A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 5 hours
Answer: B
