FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES
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Section 1: Florida Dental Practice Act (Chapter 466) (15 questions)
Q1: Under Florida Statute 466.003, which of the following is NOT
included in the definition of "practice of dentistry"?
• A. Diagnosing diseases, injuries, or malformations of the teeth,
jaws, or mouth
• B. Performing surgical procedures on the teeth, jaws, or gingival
tissue
• C. Administering local anesthesia by a dental hygienist under
direct supervision
• D. Manufacturing or repairing prosthetic dentures by a dental
laboratory technician without dentist supervision
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.003 defines the practice of dentistry as
including diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical procedures, and the use
of drugs or anesthesia in dental procedures. However, dental laboratory
technicians fabricating prosthetic devices without dentist supervision are
specifically excluded from the definition of practicing dentistry,
provided they work from written prescriptions. Option C is incorrect
because dental hygienists administering local anesthesia is permitted
,under specific supervision requirements (Chapter 64B5-16.005, FAC),
not excluded from the practice of dentistry definition.
Q2: A dentist applies for licensure by examination in Florida.
According to Chapter 466, which examination combination satisfies
the requirements for dental licensure?
• A. NBDE Part I only
• B. ADEX clinical examination and Florida Laws and Rules
examination only
• C. NBDE Part I and Part II (or Integrated National Board Dental
Examination), ADEX clinical examination, and Florida Laws and
Rules examination
• D. Regional board examination from any state plus 5 years of
practice experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.006 requires applicants for dental
licensure by examination to successfully complete:
1. The National Board Dental Examination (NBDE Part I and Part II,
or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination as of 2020),
2. A clinical examination (ADEX or other board-approved regional
exam), and
3. The Florida Laws and Rules examination.
Option A is insufficient without clinical and laws examinations. Option
B misses the NBDE requirement. Option D describes licensure by
credentials/endorsement, not examination.
,Q3.Dr. Smith, a dentist licensed in Georgia, wishes to practice in
Florida while awaiting full licensure. Under Florida Statute 466.007,
what temporary permit may be available?
• A. A 90-day temporary permit renewable indefinitely while
awaiting examination results
• B. A temporary permit valid for 12 months for dentists licensed in
another state who have applied for licensure by endorsement
• C. No temporary permit exists for out-of-state dentists; they must
wait for full licensure
• D. A 6-month provisional license allowing full independent
practice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.007(1) allows the Board of Dentistry to
issue a temporary permit valid for up to 12 months to dentists licensed in
another state who have applied for licensure by endorsement/credentials,
provided they meet all other requirements and practice under the indirect
supervision of a Florida-licensed dentist. Option A is incorrect because
permits are not renewable indefinitely. Option C is false—temporary
permits do exist. Option D overstates the permit scope and duration.
Q4.A dental hygienist's license in Florida becomes inactive due to
non-renewal. According to Chapter 466.013, what is required for
reactivation?
• A. Payment of current renewal fee only
• B. Payment of delinquent renewal fees, completion of continuing
education requirements for the biennium, and payment of a
reactivation fee
• C. Re-examination by the National Board Dental Hygiene
Examination
, • D. Completion of a board-approved refresher course only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.013(6) states that inactive licenses may
be reactivated upon application, payment of the current renewal fee,
payment of all delinquent renewal fees, completion of all continuing
education requirements for each biennium the license was inactive, and
payment of a reactivation fee. Option A is insufficient. Option C is only
required if the license has been inactive for an extended period (typically
5+ years) or expired. Option D alone does not satisfy statutory
requirements.
Q5.Under Florida Statute 466.017, what is the minimum continuing
education requirement for dental hygienists per biennium?
• A. 15 hours total
• B. 24 hours total including 2 hours HIV/AIDS and 2 hours
prevention of medical errors
• C. 30 hours total including specific subject requirements
• D. 12 hours with no specific subject requirements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.017(3) requires dental hygienists to
complete 24 hours of continuing education per biennium, including:
• 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (first renewal only, then every third
renewal),
• 2 hours on prevention of medical errors, and
• 2 hours on Florida dental laws and rules.
Option C describes dentist requirements (30 hours). Options A and D
understate the requirements. The HIV/AIDS requirement applies to the
first renewal and every third renewal thereafter.
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Section 1: Florida Dental Practice Act (Chapter 466) (15 questions)
Q1: Under Florida Statute 466.003, which of the following is NOT
included in the definition of "practice of dentistry"?
• A. Diagnosing diseases, injuries, or malformations of the teeth,
jaws, or mouth
• B. Performing surgical procedures on the teeth, jaws, or gingival
tissue
• C. Administering local anesthesia by a dental hygienist under
direct supervision
• D. Manufacturing or repairing prosthetic dentures by a dental
laboratory technician without dentist supervision
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.003 defines the practice of dentistry as
including diagnosis, treatment planning, surgical procedures, and the use
of drugs or anesthesia in dental procedures. However, dental laboratory
technicians fabricating prosthetic devices without dentist supervision are
specifically excluded from the definition of practicing dentistry,
provided they work from written prescriptions. Option C is incorrect
because dental hygienists administering local anesthesia is permitted
,under specific supervision requirements (Chapter 64B5-16.005, FAC),
not excluded from the practice of dentistry definition.
Q2: A dentist applies for licensure by examination in Florida.
According to Chapter 466, which examination combination satisfies
the requirements for dental licensure?
• A. NBDE Part I only
• B. ADEX clinical examination and Florida Laws and Rules
examination only
• C. NBDE Part I and Part II (or Integrated National Board Dental
Examination), ADEX clinical examination, and Florida Laws and
Rules examination
• D. Regional board examination from any state plus 5 years of
practice experience
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.006 requires applicants for dental
licensure by examination to successfully complete:
1. The National Board Dental Examination (NBDE Part I and Part II,
or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination as of 2020),
2. A clinical examination (ADEX or other board-approved regional
exam), and
3. The Florida Laws and Rules examination.
Option A is insufficient without clinical and laws examinations. Option
B misses the NBDE requirement. Option D describes licensure by
credentials/endorsement, not examination.
,Q3.Dr. Smith, a dentist licensed in Georgia, wishes to practice in
Florida while awaiting full licensure. Under Florida Statute 466.007,
what temporary permit may be available?
• A. A 90-day temporary permit renewable indefinitely while
awaiting examination results
• B. A temporary permit valid for 12 months for dentists licensed in
another state who have applied for licensure by endorsement
• C. No temporary permit exists for out-of-state dentists; they must
wait for full licensure
• D. A 6-month provisional license allowing full independent
practice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.007(1) allows the Board of Dentistry to
issue a temporary permit valid for up to 12 months to dentists licensed in
another state who have applied for licensure by endorsement/credentials,
provided they meet all other requirements and practice under the indirect
supervision of a Florida-licensed dentist. Option A is incorrect because
permits are not renewable indefinitely. Option C is false—temporary
permits do exist. Option D overstates the permit scope and duration.
Q4.A dental hygienist's license in Florida becomes inactive due to
non-renewal. According to Chapter 466.013, what is required for
reactivation?
• A. Payment of current renewal fee only
• B. Payment of delinquent renewal fees, completion of continuing
education requirements for the biennium, and payment of a
reactivation fee
• C. Re-examination by the National Board Dental Hygiene
Examination
, • D. Completion of a board-approved refresher course only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.013(6) states that inactive licenses may
be reactivated upon application, payment of the current renewal fee,
payment of all delinquent renewal fees, completion of all continuing
education requirements for each biennium the license was inactive, and
payment of a reactivation fee. Option A is insufficient. Option C is only
required if the license has been inactive for an extended period (typically
5+ years) or expired. Option D alone does not satisfy statutory
requirements.
Q5.Under Florida Statute 466.017, what is the minimum continuing
education requirement for dental hygienists per biennium?
• A. 15 hours total
• B. 24 hours total including 2 hours HIV/AIDS and 2 hours
prevention of medical errors
• C. 30 hours total including specific subject requirements
• D. 12 hours with no specific subject requirements
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Statute 466.017(3) requires dental hygienists to
complete 24 hours of continuing education per biennium, including:
• 2 hours on HIV/AIDS (first renewal only, then every third
renewal),
• 2 hours on prevention of medical errors, and
• 2 hours on Florida dental laws and rules.
Option C describes dentist requirements (30 hours). Options A and D
understate the requirements. The HIV/AIDS requirement applies to the
first renewal and every third renewal thereafter.
