Florida Dental Laws & Rules (ADEX CDCA)
Combined Cards 2026 | Most Tested Questions &
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1. If a dental hygienist fails to meet the continuing education requirements, what
potential consequence could they face?
Disciplinary action that may include suspension of their license.
An increase in their salary.
No consequence as long as they provide good patient care.
A promotion to a supervisory role.
2. What is the legal action a dentist can take when prescribing medication?
Writing prescriptions for any medication
Writing prescriptions without a patient consultation
Writing within the scope of dentistry
Writing prescriptions for non-dental conditions
3. If a dental hygienist is found to be providing care without the required level
of supervision in an assisted living center, what potential consequences
could arise?
Recognition for independent practice
No consequences as long as care is provided
Legal repercussions and potential loss of licensure
Increased patient satisfaction
4. What types of patient records must the owner dentist maintain according to
Florida's dental laws?
, X-rays and patient histories only.
Dental charts, patient histories, examination and test results, study
models, and X-rays.
Only dental charts and patient histories.
Examination results and study models only.
5. What is the proper disposal method for punctured or torn surgical gloves
used during dental procedures?
They can be repaired and reused.
They should be discarded immediately.
They should be washed and stored for later use.
They can be reused after cleaning.
6. What is the primary effect of nitrous oxide when used in dental procedures?
Analgesia and sedation
Muscle relaxation
Enhanced vision
Increased heart rate
7. A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source,
monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ___ task.
Irremediable
Irreversible
Remediable
Reversible
,8. What is the frequency of review and renewal for a dentist's general sedation
permit in Florida?
Every three years
Every year
Every five years
Every two years
9. Describe the significance of continuing education for dentists in Florida.
Continuing education is optional and not enforced by law.
Continuing education ensures dentists stay updated on best
practices and legal requirements.
Continuing education focuses solely on marketing strategies.
Continuing education is only required for new dentists.
10. Polishing clinical crowns of the teeth which is not for the purpose of
changing the existing contour of the teeth and only with the following
instruments used with appropriate polishing materials - slow-speed hand
pieces, bristle brushes, rubber cups, porte polishers and air-abrasive
polishers, can be performed by the dental hygienist under:
General supervision
Indirect supervision
No supervision
Direct supervision
11. If a dental hygienist takes radiographs but the dentist fails to review them
before seeing the patient, what potential issues could arise?
, The hygienist will take additional radiographs to compensate for the
oversight.
The dentist may miss critical information needed for accurate
diagnosis and treatment planning.
The patient will not be affected as the hygienist's work is sufficient.
The dentist can proceed without reviewing radiographs as they have
experience.
12. Continuing education credits can be received for the following:
Basic medical and scientific subjects
Subjects dealing with licensees' legal responsibilities
dentistry practice management
All of the above
13. What is the required level of supervision for a dental hygienist to perform
the task of polishing clinical crowns?
Direct supervision
Independent practice
General supervision
No supervision
14. Describe the significance of supervision levels in the context of dental
hygienists applying topical anesthetic.
Supervision levels are determined solely by patient preference.
Supervision levels only apply to dentists, not hygienists.
Combined Cards 2026 | Most Tested Questions &
Answers
1. If a dental hygienist fails to meet the continuing education requirements, what
potential consequence could they face?
Disciplinary action that may include suspension of their license.
An increase in their salary.
No consequence as long as they provide good patient care.
A promotion to a supervisory role.
2. What is the legal action a dentist can take when prescribing medication?
Writing prescriptions for any medication
Writing prescriptions without a patient consultation
Writing within the scope of dentistry
Writing prescriptions for non-dental conditions
3. If a dental hygienist is found to be providing care without the required level
of supervision in an assisted living center, what potential consequences
could arise?
Recognition for independent practice
No consequences as long as care is provided
Legal repercussions and potential loss of licensure
Increased patient satisfaction
4. What types of patient records must the owner dentist maintain according to
Florida's dental laws?
, X-rays and patient histories only.
Dental charts, patient histories, examination and test results, study
models, and X-rays.
Only dental charts and patient histories.
Examination results and study models only.
5. What is the proper disposal method for punctured or torn surgical gloves
used during dental procedures?
They can be repaired and reused.
They should be discarded immediately.
They should be washed and stored for later use.
They can be reused after cleaning.
6. What is the primary effect of nitrous oxide when used in dental procedures?
Analgesia and sedation
Muscle relaxation
Enhanced vision
Increased heart rate
7. A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source,
monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ___ task.
Irremediable
Irreversible
Remediable
Reversible
,8. What is the frequency of review and renewal for a dentist's general sedation
permit in Florida?
Every three years
Every year
Every five years
Every two years
9. Describe the significance of continuing education for dentists in Florida.
Continuing education is optional and not enforced by law.
Continuing education ensures dentists stay updated on best
practices and legal requirements.
Continuing education focuses solely on marketing strategies.
Continuing education is only required for new dentists.
10. Polishing clinical crowns of the teeth which is not for the purpose of
changing the existing contour of the teeth and only with the following
instruments used with appropriate polishing materials - slow-speed hand
pieces, bristle brushes, rubber cups, porte polishers and air-abrasive
polishers, can be performed by the dental hygienist under:
General supervision
Indirect supervision
No supervision
Direct supervision
11. If a dental hygienist takes radiographs but the dentist fails to review them
before seeing the patient, what potential issues could arise?
, The hygienist will take additional radiographs to compensate for the
oversight.
The dentist may miss critical information needed for accurate
diagnosis and treatment planning.
The patient will not be affected as the hygienist's work is sufficient.
The dentist can proceed without reviewing radiographs as they have
experience.
12. Continuing education credits can be received for the following:
Basic medical and scientific subjects
Subjects dealing with licensees' legal responsibilities
dentistry practice management
All of the above
13. What is the required level of supervision for a dental hygienist to perform
the task of polishing clinical crowns?
Direct supervision
Independent practice
General supervision
No supervision
14. Describe the significance of supervision levels in the context of dental
hygienists applying topical anesthetic.
Supervision levels are determined solely by patient preference.
Supervision levels only apply to dentists, not hygienists.
