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Dental Laws and Infection Control Exam Prep North Carolina Dental Board 2026 Updated – Study Guide for Legal Compliance and Safety

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Download this comprehensive Dental Laws and Infection Control Exam Prep North Carolina Dental Board Study Guide 2026 Updated covering essential legal regulations and infection control standards for dental professionals. Topics include North Carolina Dental Practice Act requirements, scope of practice, licensing rules, professional ethics, patient confidentiality (HIPAA), OSHA regulations, CDC infection control guidelines, sterilization and disinfection procedures, standard precautions, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard communication, exposure control plans, instrument processing, and clinical safety protocols. Ideal for dental hygiene students, dental assisting students, and licensure candidates preparing for state board exams. Includes clear explanations, key legal concepts, infection control procedures, practice questions, and structured study resources designed to strengthen understanding of dental law compliance and clinical safety for exam success.

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Dental Laws and Infection Control
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Dental Laws and
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,Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for North Carolina Dental Board 2023 Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for North Carolina Dental Board 2023.pdf Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for North Carolina Dental Board 2023.pdf




Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10 years. One year from the date the license is issued
He comes to NC and has met the requirements and
receives his license by credentials from the NC State
Board of Dentistry. How long does Dr. Picasso have to
establish a practice location and actively practice dentistry
in NC?


"Spray-wipe-spray" the surface with the disinfectant and wipe it using a disposable towel to clean the
surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by another "spray" to disinfect the surface.


wipe-discard-wipe When using disposable disinfectant wipes, the process is described as because the
user uses one wipe to clean the surface, discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe
to disinfect the surface.


Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be EPA
registered by the _________________________ and be approved for 3 multiple choice options
use in health care settings (i.e., hospital grade).


The _________________________________regulates low- and Environmental Protection Agency
intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on
3 multiple choice options
environmental surfaces (clinical contact surfaces and
housekeeping).


The________________________________________________ regulates liquid Food and Drug Administration
chemical sterilants/high-level disinfectants (e.g., 3 multiple choice options
glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and peracetic acid)
used on heat-sensitive semicritical patient care devices.




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A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an False
instructors license
1 multiple choice option




What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of instructor, name
credits of organization or sponsor offering the course
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, 2 multiple choice options
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor
offering the course


Duplicate license fee $25

3 multiple choice options




Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the US or in any
country territory or other recognized jurisdiction, applicant may not have previously
failed in examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners

2 multiple choice options




How many signatures are needed on the petition to No less than 10 signatures
nominate a RDH to the board 2 multiple choice options



Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
RDH's, Citizen members? 1 multiple choice option




Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant No
licensure by reciprocity?
1 multiple choice option




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Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, True
consumer cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene
1 multiple choice option
licensing matters


Consumer member is selected and appointed by the True
governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold a
1 multiple choice option
license in dentistry or hygiene


What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
member? 1 multiple choice option



Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
members to the board
1 multiple choice option



What is the term limit for a board member One term of three years

2 multiple choice options



What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
Examiners? list three functions licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist

3 multiple choice options



What constitutes a quorum of the board A majority of the members of the board

2 multiple choice options




Name the judicial power granted to the board president The power to issue subpoenas, administer oats
and/or secretary-treasurer 2 multiple choice options




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