FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES EXAM
Dentistry - Correct Answers -the healing art which is concerned with the exam,
diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and
adjacent tissues and structures
dental hygiene - Correct Answers -the rendering of educational, preventive, and
therapeutic dental services and any related extra- oral procedure required in the
performance of service
11 board members
7 licensed dentists actively practicing
2 licensed hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons who have never been in the dental profession - Correct Answers -board of
dentistry members
5 years clinical experience preceding date of appointment for the board - Correct
Answers -how many years experience must the hygienist/ dentist have if on the board?
4 term years - Correct Answers -how many term years do dental hygiene board
members serve?
10 years - Correct Answers -what is the maximum number of years a board member
may serve?
governor of florida - Correct Answers -who appoints the board of dentistry members?
60 years old - Correct Answers -one member of the board must be at least?
true- only if defined by law or rule - Correct Answers -remediable tasks may be
delegated if they pose no risk
dentists - Correct Answers -who delegates NON- dentists?
13 months - Correct Answers -authorization of irremediable tasks under general
supervision is valid for?
irremediable tasks - Correct Answers -intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible
and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures
, remediable tasks - Correct Answers -intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and
do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause
an increased risk to the patient
irremediable - Correct Answers -applying topical with jet spray is what type of task
remediable - Correct Answers -a dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution,
activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing
a _______ task.
irremediable - Correct Answers -the use of a laser or a laser type device is considered
to be what type of task?
hygienists and assistants - Correct Answers -who may perform emergency remediable
tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
each biennium - Correct Answers -requirement of CE course of CPR at basic life
support:
2 hours - Correct Answers -how many hours of CE do hygienists and dentists need on
medical errors
2 hours every 3rd biennium - Correct Answers -how many hours of CE and how often
do hygienists and dentists need on domestic violence
first renewal - Correct Answers -when does a CE course on HIV/AIDS need to be done?
11 CE hours - Correct Answers -how many CE hours can you get for being an expert
witness in the review of a disciplinary action?
3 CE hours - Correct Answers -How many CE hours can you get for each semester of
teaching a course at any ADA accredited school?
4 CE hours - Correct Answers -How many CE hours can you get for attending a Board
meeting where disciplinary cases are heard?
1 CE credit - Correct Answers -How many CE credits count for 1 hour of pro bono
work?
7 hours every biennium - Correct Answers -maximum number of CE's you can recieve
doing pro bono work
25%-30% - Correct Answers -in a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be
completed from pro bono work?
Dentistry - Correct Answers -the healing art which is concerned with the exam,
diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and
adjacent tissues and structures
dental hygiene - Correct Answers -the rendering of educational, preventive, and
therapeutic dental services and any related extra- oral procedure required in the
performance of service
11 board members
7 licensed dentists actively practicing
2 licensed hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons who have never been in the dental profession - Correct Answers -board of
dentistry members
5 years clinical experience preceding date of appointment for the board - Correct
Answers -how many years experience must the hygienist/ dentist have if on the board?
4 term years - Correct Answers -how many term years do dental hygiene board
members serve?
10 years - Correct Answers -what is the maximum number of years a board member
may serve?
governor of florida - Correct Answers -who appoints the board of dentistry members?
60 years old - Correct Answers -one member of the board must be at least?
true- only if defined by law or rule - Correct Answers -remediable tasks may be
delegated if they pose no risk
dentists - Correct Answers -who delegates NON- dentists?
13 months - Correct Answers -authorization of irremediable tasks under general
supervision is valid for?
irremediable tasks - Correct Answers -intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible
and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures
, remediable tasks - Correct Answers -intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and
do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause
an increased risk to the patient
irremediable - Correct Answers -applying topical with jet spray is what type of task
remediable - Correct Answers -a dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution,
activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing
a _______ task.
irremediable - Correct Answers -the use of a laser or a laser type device is considered
to be what type of task?
hygienists and assistants - Correct Answers -who may perform emergency remediable
tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
each biennium - Correct Answers -requirement of CE course of CPR at basic life
support:
2 hours - Correct Answers -how many hours of CE do hygienists and dentists need on
medical errors
2 hours every 3rd biennium - Correct Answers -how many hours of CE and how often
do hygienists and dentists need on domestic violence
first renewal - Correct Answers -when does a CE course on HIV/AIDS need to be done?
11 CE hours - Correct Answers -how many CE hours can you get for being an expert
witness in the review of a disciplinary action?
3 CE hours - Correct Answers -How many CE hours can you get for each semester of
teaching a course at any ADA accredited school?
4 CE hours - Correct Answers -How many CE hours can you get for attending a Board
meeting where disciplinary cases are heard?
1 CE credit - Correct Answers -How many CE credits count for 1 hour of pro bono
work?
7 hours every biennium - Correct Answers -maximum number of CE's you can recieve
doing pro bono work
25%-30% - Correct Answers -in a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be
completed from pro bono work?
