FLORIDA DENTAL LAW EXAM QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027 | GRADED A+.
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 7
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
Correct Answer: 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members?
Correct Answer: Governor of Florida
1
,One member of the board must be as least how old?
Correct Answer: 60
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment.
Correct Answer: True
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have?
Correct Answer: 5
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 4
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient.
Correct Answer: True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by
law
Correct Answer: True
2
,Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks?
Correct Answer: The Board of Dentistry
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.
Correct Answer: remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task?
Correct Answer: Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task?
Correct Answer: 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?
Correct Answer: re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do
anything permanent)
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for
how many months?
3
, Correct Answer: 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the
dentist
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law?
Correct Answer: Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years?
Correct Answer: 24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include:
Correct Answer: - 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?
Correct Answer: 11
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed?
4
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE
2026/2027 | GRADED A+.
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 7
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
Correct Answer: 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members?
Correct Answer: Governor of Florida
1
,One member of the board must be as least how old?
Correct Answer: 60
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment.
Correct Answer: True
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have?
Correct Answer: 5
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry?
Correct Answer: 4
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient.
Correct Answer: True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by
law
Correct Answer: True
2
,Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks?
Correct Answer: The Board of Dentistry
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.
Correct Answer: remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task?
Correct Answer: Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task?
Correct Answer: 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?
Correct Answer: re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do
anything permanent)
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for
how many months?
3
, Correct Answer: 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the
dentist
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law?
Correct Answer: Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years?
Correct Answer: 24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include:
Correct Answer: - 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?
Correct Answer: 11
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed?
4
