Florida Dental Law Exam Questions And
Answers 2026/2027 With 100%
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How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
11
7 dentists
2 hygienists
2 people employed not in the dental profession
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
2
How many licensed, active 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
__________________ are intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and
create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures
irremediable tasks
what is the definition of remediable task?
It is reversible and does not create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to
the patient
_______________ are intraoral treatments which are 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 ?
a) remediable
b) irremediable
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)
for licensure renewal, an RDH needs 24 hours of CE and
CPR certification with defib
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include:
Answers 2026/2027 With 100%
Complete Solutions.
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
11
7 dentists
2 hygienists
2 people employed not in the dental profession
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
2
How many licensed, active 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
__________________ are intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and
create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures
irremediable tasks
what is the definition of remediable task?
It is reversible and does not create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to
the patient
_______________ are intraoral treatments which are 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 ?
a) remediable
b) irremediable
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)
for licensure renewal, an RDH needs 24 hours of CE and
CPR certification with defib
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include:
