DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL FINAL,
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC,
STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9 NEW AND UPDATED 2026 |WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!!!
March 31st
When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
Class 1 misdemeanor
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of offense
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and produces
satisfactory evidence, is in good standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has
passed the National Board dental hygiene examination
Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or misdemeanor
involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or
misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal
2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a
license
,Yes (true)
Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a hearing
Yes (true)
Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists
What supervision is required for a private practice RDH
3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of 2,000 hrs of prophy or
perio debridement under supervision of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in
med emerg, other required hrs of yearly CE, designation by employing dentist as
being capable of performing procedures without direct supervision
Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Board, submit $265
application fee, provide written evidence of military spouse status and hold a
current DH license from another jurisdiction whose standards are equivalent to
NC
Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license
5 years experience in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated annually 6 hours of CE in
med emerg yearly
Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh
2
How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise
No (False)
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
,Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years
What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions
A majority of the members of said board
What constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-
treasurer
, $100 per day
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not to
exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the
holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
duplicate and fee
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in
more than one office?
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
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired license in NC State, or
are authorized to treat veterans or US Service members, and has actively practice
dentistry within the last 5 yrs
Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true)
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired
Dental hygiene
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC,
STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9 NEW AND UPDATED 2026 |WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS!!!
March 31st
When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
Class 1 misdemeanor
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of offense
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and produces
satisfactory evidence, is in good standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has
passed the National Board dental hygiene examination
Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or misdemeanor
involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or
misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal
2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a
license
,Yes (true)
Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a hearing
Yes (true)
Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists
What supervision is required for a private practice RDH
3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of 2,000 hrs of prophy or
perio debridement under supervision of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in
med emerg, other required hrs of yearly CE, designation by employing dentist as
being capable of performing procedures without direct supervision
Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Board, submit $265
application fee, provide written evidence of military spouse status and hold a
current DH license from another jurisdiction whose standards are equivalent to
NC
Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license
5 years experience in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated annually 6 hours of CE in
med emerg yearly
Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh
2
How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise
No (False)
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
,Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years
What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions
A majority of the members of said board
What constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-
treasurer
, $100 per day
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not to
exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the
holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
duplicate and fee
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in
more than one office?
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
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, expired license in NC State, or
are authorized to treat veterans or US Service members, and has actively practice
dentistry within the last 5 yrs
Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true)
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired
Dental hygiene
