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The date of the announcement of the results of the next
succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired
license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or US
Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within
the last 5 yrs
Who is eligible for a volunteer license
3
Class 2 misdemeanor
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or
bylaws
Yes (true)
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired
Dental hygiene
Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of preventive
agents to oral structures, exposure and processing of
radiographs, administration of medicaments, preparation of
diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions as may be
permitted by rules and regulations of the board
Dental hygienist
Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited school of
dental hygiene, who has been licensed by the board and who
practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the board
Board
, The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by
Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of
1915 as continued in existence by GS 90 - 22
Direct supervision
Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist
when performed in a locale where a licensed dentist is physically
present during the performance of such acts and such acts are
being performed pursuant to the dentist order
$81
North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25
Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25
Duplicate license fee
$50
Late fee for licensure
Jan 31
RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st
4
When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March
31st
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
Class 1 misdemeanor
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type
of offense
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or
territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in good
standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the
National Board dental hygiene examination
Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge
or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in
any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a
license or renewal
,2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/
suspend a license
Yes (true)
Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a
right to a hearing
Yes (true)
Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and
take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists
What supervision is required for a private practice RDH
3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of
2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under supervision
of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in med emerg, other
required hrs of yearly CE, designation by employing dentist
as being capable of performing procedures without direct
supervision
Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Board,
submit $265 application fee, provide written evidence of
Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene
license
5 years experience in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated
annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly
Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh
2
How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise
Enjoin from practice revocation of license and initiation of
appropriate legal proceedings
Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by
Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of CE
each calendar year
List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours
of CE are required
Must be directly related to clinical patient care, hours spent
reviewing publications or videos shall not count with the
exception of self studies approved and sponsored by the
Board
, Restrictions on correspondence and online CE courses are
No CPR hours are in addition to mandatory CE hours
Do CPR hours count toward CE requirements
Hours completed toward CE requirements are indicated on
the renewal application form at the time of renewal
How and when are CE hours reported?
At least 2 years
How long must a RDH maintain CE records
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended,
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering
the course
What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE
credits
Board may refuse to issue renewal certificate
Penalty for non compliant with the CE requirements
How many hours of training does a DA need to expose
radiographs
Assist dentist chairside, OHI, topical fluoride or topical
anesthetic, expose radiographs
Three duties of a DA 1
Insert matrix band and wedges, place cavity bases and
liners, place or remove rubber dams
Three duties of a DA 2
Minimum of 7 clock hours
How many hours of nitrous training is a DA 2 required to obtain
Presenting false or misleading testimony statements or
records to the board, any act which would constitute sexual
assault or battery, violating a lawful order of the Board,
acquiring any controlled substance by misrepresentation,
having connection with illegal practice of dental hygiene
5 acts that are considered unprofessional conduct of an RDH
10 years
Patient records must be maintained for how long
Upon patient request provide original or copies of
radiographs and summary of tx record to patient or licensed
dentist of patient's choice, fee may be charged for
duplication, record shall be provided within 30 days of
DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL FINAL,
JURISPRUDENCE Exam Study Guide, Nc Laws, Nc,
Study, Laws Exam Question and Answers Latest
Updates 2026 Graded A+
The date of the announcement of the results of the next
succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired
license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or US
Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within
the last 5 yrs
Who is eligible for a volunteer license
3
Class 2 misdemeanor
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or
bylaws
Yes (true)
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired
Dental hygiene
Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of preventive
agents to oral structures, exposure and processing of
radiographs, administration of medicaments, preparation of
diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions as may be
permitted by rules and regulations of the board
Dental hygienist
Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited school of
dental hygiene, who has been licensed by the board and who
practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the board
Board
, The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by
Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of
1915 as continued in existence by GS 90 - 22
Direct supervision
Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist
when performed in a locale where a licensed dentist is physically
present during the performance of such acts and such acts are
being performed pursuant to the dentist order
$81
North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25
Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25
Duplicate license fee
$50
Late fee for licensure
Jan 31
RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st
4
When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March
31st
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
Class 1 misdemeanor
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type
of offense
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or
territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in good
standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the
National Board dental hygiene examination
Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge
or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in
any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a
license or renewal
,2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/
suspend a license
Yes (true)
Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a
right to a hearing
Yes (true)
Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and
take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists
What supervision is required for a private practice RDH
3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of
2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under supervision
of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in med emerg, other
required hrs of yearly CE, designation by employing dentist
as being capable of performing procedures without direct
supervision
Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Board,
submit $265 application fee, provide written evidence of
Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene
license
5 years experience in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated
annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly
Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh
2
How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise
Enjoin from practice revocation of license and initiation of
appropriate legal proceedings
Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by
Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of CE
each calendar year
List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours
of CE are required
Must be directly related to clinical patient care, hours spent
reviewing publications or videos shall not count with the
exception of self studies approved and sponsored by the
Board
, Restrictions on correspondence and online CE courses are
No CPR hours are in addition to mandatory CE hours
Do CPR hours count toward CE requirements
Hours completed toward CE requirements are indicated on
the renewal application form at the time of renewal
How and when are CE hours reported?
At least 2 years
How long must a RDH maintain CE records
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended,
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering
the course
What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE
credits
Board may refuse to issue renewal certificate
Penalty for non compliant with the CE requirements
How many hours of training does a DA need to expose
radiographs
Assist dentist chairside, OHI, topical fluoride or topical
anesthetic, expose radiographs
Three duties of a DA 1
Insert matrix band and wedges, place cavity bases and
liners, place or remove rubber dams
Three duties of a DA 2
Minimum of 7 clock hours
How many hours of nitrous training is a DA 2 required to obtain
Presenting false or misleading testimony statements or
records to the board, any act which would constitute sexual
assault or battery, violating a lawful order of the Board,
acquiring any controlled substance by misrepresentation,
having connection with illegal practice of dental hygiene
5 acts that are considered unprofessional conduct of an RDH
10 years
Patient records must be maintained for how long
Upon patient request provide original or copies of
radiographs and summary of tx record to patient or licensed
dentist of patient's choice, fee may be charged for
duplication, record shall be provided within 30 days of
