Dental Law Exam Prep – Study Guide &
Practice Questions | Latest Update 2026 |
Graded A+
The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to: - correct
answerAll objects and purposes mentioned.
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of: - correct answer6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1
citizen of NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters
of the Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to
practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. - correct answerTrue
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which
involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in
the State of North Carolina. - correct answerFalse
Each member of the board is elected for how many years? - correct answer3 years
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with
the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental
hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to
vote. - correct answerTrue
The president of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and/or the
secretary-treasurer of the said Board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issues
subpoenas requiring the attendance of persons and the production of papers and
records before said Board in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it. -
correct answerTrue
Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend
and testify before said Board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty
of a felony crime. - correct answerFalse
All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which
one is the exception? - correct answerOperation of a nonprofit health care facility
serving low-income populations not approved by the State Health Director or his
designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in
Nitrous-Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed
,dentist in the administration of N2O2 by: - correct answerobtaining education and
training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing
such dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist? - correct
answerWritten Work Order
A dental laboratory must obtain a written work order which must include all of the
following information:
(more than one answer is needed) - correct answerThe correct answers are: Name and
address of the person, firm or corporation to which the work order is directed., The
patient's name or identification number., Date on which the work order was written., A
description of the work to be done., A specification of the type and quality of the
materials to be used., Signature of the dentist, The number of the DDS license
The person, firm or corporation receiving a work order from a licensed dentist shall
retain a duplicate copy of the work order thereof for inspection at any reasonable time
by the NC Board of Dental Examiners. - correct answerFalse
No person who has failed an examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners shall be eligible to receive a provisional license. - correct answerTrue
An intern permit shall be valid for no more than______year(s) from the date the permit
was issued. - correct answerOne
The holder of an instructor's license may teach and practice dentistry: - correct
answerAll answers are correct
The NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners may refuse to grant a license to any person
guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude, or gross immorality, or to any person addicted
to the use of alcoholic liquors or narcotic drugs to such extent as, in the opinion of the
Board, renders the applicant unfit to practice dentistry. - correct answerTrue
The ___________________________________________may provide a criminal
record check to the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners for a person who applied for a
license through the Board. - correct answerDepartment of public safety
On or before the first day of March of each year, each dentist engaged in the practice of
dentistry in NC shall make application to the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners and
receive from said Board, subject to the further provisions of this section and of this
Article, a certificate of renewal of said license. - correct answerFalse
Activity which would otherwise be considered the practice of dental hygiene performed
by students enrolled in a school or college approved by the Board in a board-approved
dental hygiene program under the direct supervision of a dental hygienist or a dentist
,duly licensed in NC should not be constitute the unlawful practice of dentistry. - correct
answerTrue
The original license granted by the NC State Board of DE shall bear which of the
following: - correct answerAll answers are needed
The license and current certificate of renewal of license to practic dentistry issued, as
herein provided, shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of
the holder. - correct answerTrue
In order to be granted licensure by credentials as a dentist, you must meet which of the
following conditions? - correct answerHas not failed an examination conducted by the
NC State Board of Dental Examiners
May be given a "limited volunteer dental license" to practice in which of the following
settings: - correct answerNonprofit health care facilities
The holders of a limited volunteer dental license shall comply with the continuing
education requirements adopted by the Board including CPR training. - correct
answerTrue
A temporary volunteer permit for dentist shall be valid no more than
_______________year (s) from the date of issue. - correct answer1 year
Each application for general dentistry license costs ________________________. -
correct answer$1200
The Board shall cooperate with and assist law enforcement agencies and the district
attorney conducting a criminal investigation or prosecution of a licensee or person
engaged in the unauthorized practice of dentistry, including a management company,
by providing information that is relevant to the criminal investigation or prosecution to
the investigative agency or district attorney. - correct answerTrue
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power and authority
to: - correct answerAll answers are accurate
Which of the following DOES NOT warrant disciplinary action? - correct answer. A
casual user of intoxicants
Disciplinary action may be taken on any dentist that is incompetent in the practice of
dentistry, has been negligent in the practice of dentistry, has committed an act or acts
constituting malpractice. - correct answerTrue
Disciplinary Action may be taken on a dentist who has permitted a dental hygienist or a
dental assistant in his employ or under his supervision to do or perform any acts or acts
violative of the Article of Dentistry. - correct answerTrue
, No disciplinary action will be taken against a dentist for maintaining an unsanitary office,
practice or using unsanitary techniques. - correct answerFalse
Whenever any dentist has been deprived of his license, the North Carolina State Board
of Dental Examiners, in its discretion, may restore said license upon due notice being
given and hearing had, and satisfactory evidence produced of proper reformation of the
licentiate, before restoration. - correct answerTrue
Each member of the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners shall receive as
compensation for his services in the performance of his duties under this Article a sum
not exceeding _________________ for each day actually engaged in the performance
of the duties of his office. - correct answer$100
By which date, must the board make an annual report of its proceedings from the past
year, showing therein the examinations given, the fees received, the expenses incurred,
the hearings conducted and the results thereof, which said report shall be filed with the
Governor of the State of North Carolina. - correct answerFebruary 15th
Legally licensed druggists of this State may fill prescriptions of dentists duly licensed by
the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. - correct answerTrue
The Board shall issue every year to each licensed dentist a compilation or supplement
of the Dental Practice Act and the Board rules and regulations and upon written request
therefor by such licensed dentist, a directory of dentists. - correct answerFalse
The North Carolina Board of Dentistry has permission to enter into agreement with the
North Carolina Dental Society a impaired dentist peer review organization. Peer review
activities to be covered by such agreements shall include investigation, review and
evaluation of records, reports, complaints, litigation and other information about he
practices and practice patterns of dentists. - correct answerTrue
The Board may enter into agreements with special impaired dentist peer review
organizations to include programs for impaired dental hygienists. Special impaired
dentist peer review organizations shall have the authority to appoint to the
organizations, upon the recommendation of the dental hygienist member of the Board,
one additional member who is licensed dental hygienist and the member shall
participated in activities and programs as they relate to impaired dental hygienists. -
correct answerTrue
No member of a dental peer review committee of a State or local dental society shall be
held liable in damages to any person for any action taken or recommendation made
within the scope of the functions of that committee, except with regard to Medicare and
Medicaid charges or payment if the committee member acts without malice and in
reasonable belief that the action or recommendation was warranted by the facts known
Practice Questions | Latest Update 2026 |
Graded A+
The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to: - correct
answerAll objects and purposes mentioned.
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of: - correct answer6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1
citizen of NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters
of the Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to
practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. - correct answerTrue
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which
involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in
the State of North Carolina. - correct answerFalse
Each member of the board is elected for how many years? - correct answer3 years
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with
the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental
hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to
vote. - correct answerTrue
The president of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and/or the
secretary-treasurer of the said Board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issues
subpoenas requiring the attendance of persons and the production of papers and
records before said Board in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it. -
correct answerTrue
Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend
and testify before said Board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty
of a felony crime. - correct answerFalse
All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which
one is the exception? - correct answerOperation of a nonprofit health care facility
serving low-income populations not approved by the State Health Director or his
designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in
Nitrous-Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed
,dentist in the administration of N2O2 by: - correct answerobtaining education and
training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing
such dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist? - correct
answerWritten Work Order
A dental laboratory must obtain a written work order which must include all of the
following information:
(more than one answer is needed) - correct answerThe correct answers are: Name and
address of the person, firm or corporation to which the work order is directed., The
patient's name or identification number., Date on which the work order was written., A
description of the work to be done., A specification of the type and quality of the
materials to be used., Signature of the dentist, The number of the DDS license
The person, firm or corporation receiving a work order from a licensed dentist shall
retain a duplicate copy of the work order thereof for inspection at any reasonable time
by the NC Board of Dental Examiners. - correct answerFalse
No person who has failed an examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners shall be eligible to receive a provisional license. - correct answerTrue
An intern permit shall be valid for no more than______year(s) from the date the permit
was issued. - correct answerOne
The holder of an instructor's license may teach and practice dentistry: - correct
answerAll answers are correct
The NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners may refuse to grant a license to any person
guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude, or gross immorality, or to any person addicted
to the use of alcoholic liquors or narcotic drugs to such extent as, in the opinion of the
Board, renders the applicant unfit to practice dentistry. - correct answerTrue
The ___________________________________________may provide a criminal
record check to the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners for a person who applied for a
license through the Board. - correct answerDepartment of public safety
On or before the first day of March of each year, each dentist engaged in the practice of
dentistry in NC shall make application to the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners and
receive from said Board, subject to the further provisions of this section and of this
Article, a certificate of renewal of said license. - correct answerFalse
Activity which would otherwise be considered the practice of dental hygiene performed
by students enrolled in a school or college approved by the Board in a board-approved
dental hygiene program under the direct supervision of a dental hygienist or a dentist
,duly licensed in NC should not be constitute the unlawful practice of dentistry. - correct
answerTrue
The original license granted by the NC State Board of DE shall bear which of the
following: - correct answerAll answers are needed
The license and current certificate of renewal of license to practic dentistry issued, as
herein provided, shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of
the holder. - correct answerTrue
In order to be granted licensure by credentials as a dentist, you must meet which of the
following conditions? - correct answerHas not failed an examination conducted by the
NC State Board of Dental Examiners
May be given a "limited volunteer dental license" to practice in which of the following
settings: - correct answerNonprofit health care facilities
The holders of a limited volunteer dental license shall comply with the continuing
education requirements adopted by the Board including CPR training. - correct
answerTrue
A temporary volunteer permit for dentist shall be valid no more than
_______________year (s) from the date of issue. - correct answer1 year
Each application for general dentistry license costs ________________________. -
correct answer$1200
The Board shall cooperate with and assist law enforcement agencies and the district
attorney conducting a criminal investigation or prosecution of a licensee or person
engaged in the unauthorized practice of dentistry, including a management company,
by providing information that is relevant to the criminal investigation or prosecution to
the investigative agency or district attorney. - correct answerTrue
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power and authority
to: - correct answerAll answers are accurate
Which of the following DOES NOT warrant disciplinary action? - correct answer. A
casual user of intoxicants
Disciplinary action may be taken on any dentist that is incompetent in the practice of
dentistry, has been negligent in the practice of dentistry, has committed an act or acts
constituting malpractice. - correct answerTrue
Disciplinary Action may be taken on a dentist who has permitted a dental hygienist or a
dental assistant in his employ or under his supervision to do or perform any acts or acts
violative of the Article of Dentistry. - correct answerTrue
, No disciplinary action will be taken against a dentist for maintaining an unsanitary office,
practice or using unsanitary techniques. - correct answerFalse
Whenever any dentist has been deprived of his license, the North Carolina State Board
of Dental Examiners, in its discretion, may restore said license upon due notice being
given and hearing had, and satisfactory evidence produced of proper reformation of the
licentiate, before restoration. - correct answerTrue
Each member of the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners shall receive as
compensation for his services in the performance of his duties under this Article a sum
not exceeding _________________ for each day actually engaged in the performance
of the duties of his office. - correct answer$100
By which date, must the board make an annual report of its proceedings from the past
year, showing therein the examinations given, the fees received, the expenses incurred,
the hearings conducted and the results thereof, which said report shall be filed with the
Governor of the State of North Carolina. - correct answerFebruary 15th
Legally licensed druggists of this State may fill prescriptions of dentists duly licensed by
the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. - correct answerTrue
The Board shall issue every year to each licensed dentist a compilation or supplement
of the Dental Practice Act and the Board rules and regulations and upon written request
therefor by such licensed dentist, a directory of dentists. - correct answerFalse
The North Carolina Board of Dentistry has permission to enter into agreement with the
North Carolina Dental Society a impaired dentist peer review organization. Peer review
activities to be covered by such agreements shall include investigation, review and
evaluation of records, reports, complaints, litigation and other information about he
practices and practice patterns of dentists. - correct answerTrue
The Board may enter into agreements with special impaired dentist peer review
organizations to include programs for impaired dental hygienists. Special impaired
dentist peer review organizations shall have the authority to appoint to the
organizations, upon the recommendation of the dental hygienist member of the Board,
one additional member who is licensed dental hygienist and the member shall
participated in activities and programs as they relate to impaired dental hygienists. -
correct answerTrue
No member of a dental peer review committee of a State or local dental society shall be
held liable in damages to any person for any action taken or recommendation made
within the scope of the functions of that committee, except with regard to Medicare and
Medicaid charges or payment if the committee member acts without malice and in
reasonable belief that the action or recommendation was warranted by the facts known
