Florida Dental Law Questions & Answers | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

Florida Dental Law Questions & Answers | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - 11 How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - 2 How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - 7 How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - 5 T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. - True How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? - 4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - 10 Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Governor of Florida One member of the board must be as least how old? - 60 T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. - True - only those defined by rule or law T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law - True Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - The Board of Dentistry The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? - 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures - irremediable tasks Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - remediable tasks Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Irremediable Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - remediable Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent) The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Irremediable Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA] How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Every 2 years (each biennium) Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - 24 (12 per year) CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - - CPR each biennium - 2 hours - medical errors prevention - 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium - Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case? - 11 Up to how many CE hours can you receive