Florida Dental Law Practice Questions | Most Tested
Questions & 100% Correct Answers | 2026 Update
1. If one uses a referral service, the dentist is responsible for :
The dentist is not responsible for the advertising of the referral service
at all
The fees that the referral service says to charge
The content of the advertising
2. Who is responsible for appointing the members of the Florida Board of
Dentistry?
The State Legislature
The Florida Dental Association
The Department of Health
The Governor of Florida
3. Describe the significance of issuing permits to non-profits in the context of
dental care in Florida.
Issuing permits to non-profits supports community dental health
initiatives by enabling training, research, and care for underserved
populations.
Non-profits are not allowed to provide any dental services under
Florida law.
Permits are solely for promoting dental hygiene awareness.
Permits are only issued for training purposes and do not impact
community health.
,4. What is the minimum number of individuals required to be present for a
dentist to administer general sedation?
Two
One
Four
Three
5. What is the rule regarding the delegation of irremediable tasks by dentists in
Florida?
Irremediable tasks can be delegated if the patient consents.
Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except
when provided by law.
Irremediable tasks may be delegated to any dental assistant.
Irremediable tasks can always be delegated to dental hygienists.
6. Who is authorized to diagnose and treatment plan a patient in the absence of
the primary dentist?
Dental assistant
Office manager
Another licensed dentist
Dental hygienist
7. What is needed in order to transfer patient records?
written consent
request form other dentist
, oral consent
no consent
8. If a dental professional fails to keep a copy of the prescription in the patient's
chart, what potential consequence could they face under Florida
regulations?
They would receive a warning but no further action.
They would be exempt from continuing education requirements.
They would be required to retake their licensing exam.
They could face disciplinary action from the Florida Board of
Dentistry.
9. What is the total number of members that constitute the Florida Board of
Dentistry?
11
13
9
7
10. All of the following are true regarding the members of the Board of
Dentistry except:
Appointed to four-year terms.
Consists of 2 dental hygienists.
Two members are over 60 years of age.
Consists of 11 members
, 11. Why is it important for certain drugs to be accessible during sedation
procedures in dental practices?
It is a requirement for advertising purposes.
It allows for easier inventory management.
It is crucial for ensuring patient safety and the ability to respond
quickly to emergencies.
It helps in maintaining patient records.
12. What is the maximum number of terms a dental hygiene board member can
serve on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Two terms
Three terms
One term
Four terms
13. If the dentist of record in a multi-dentist office is not identified in the patient
record it shall be presumed that the dentist of record is:
None of the above
The owner dentist of the dental practice in which the patient was
treated
The first dentist who treated the patient
A dentist who left the practice
14. What are the essential components that must be documented in a patient's
dental record?
Questions & 100% Correct Answers | 2026 Update
1. If one uses a referral service, the dentist is responsible for :
The dentist is not responsible for the advertising of the referral service
at all
The fees that the referral service says to charge
The content of the advertising
2. Who is responsible for appointing the members of the Florida Board of
Dentistry?
The State Legislature
The Florida Dental Association
The Department of Health
The Governor of Florida
3. Describe the significance of issuing permits to non-profits in the context of
dental care in Florida.
Issuing permits to non-profits supports community dental health
initiatives by enabling training, research, and care for underserved
populations.
Non-profits are not allowed to provide any dental services under
Florida law.
Permits are solely for promoting dental hygiene awareness.
Permits are only issued for training purposes and do not impact
community health.
,4. What is the minimum number of individuals required to be present for a
dentist to administer general sedation?
Two
One
Four
Three
5. What is the rule regarding the delegation of irremediable tasks by dentists in
Florida?
Irremediable tasks can be delegated if the patient consents.
Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except
when provided by law.
Irremediable tasks may be delegated to any dental assistant.
Irremediable tasks can always be delegated to dental hygienists.
6. Who is authorized to diagnose and treatment plan a patient in the absence of
the primary dentist?
Dental assistant
Office manager
Another licensed dentist
Dental hygienist
7. What is needed in order to transfer patient records?
written consent
request form other dentist
, oral consent
no consent
8. If a dental professional fails to keep a copy of the prescription in the patient's
chart, what potential consequence could they face under Florida
regulations?
They would receive a warning but no further action.
They would be exempt from continuing education requirements.
They would be required to retake their licensing exam.
They could face disciplinary action from the Florida Board of
Dentistry.
9. What is the total number of members that constitute the Florida Board of
Dentistry?
11
13
9
7
10. All of the following are true regarding the members of the Board of
Dentistry except:
Appointed to four-year terms.
Consists of 2 dental hygienists.
Two members are over 60 years of age.
Consists of 11 members
, 11. Why is it important for certain drugs to be accessible during sedation
procedures in dental practices?
It is a requirement for advertising purposes.
It allows for easier inventory management.
It is crucial for ensuring patient safety and the ability to respond
quickly to emergencies.
It helps in maintaining patient records.
12. What is the maximum number of terms a dental hygiene board member can
serve on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Two terms
Three terms
One term
Four terms
13. If the dentist of record in a multi-dentist office is not identified in the patient
record it shall be presumed that the dentist of record is:
None of the above
The owner dentist of the dental practice in which the patient was
treated
The first dentist who treated the patient
A dentist who left the practice
14. What are the essential components that must be documented in a patient's
dental record?
