DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC,
STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9 LATEST UPDATE
2026\2027 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? - CORRECT ANSWER -No (False)
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's,
Citizen members? - CORRECT ANSWER -8 total members, 6
dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and
consumer members: - CORRECT ANSWER -Hygienist cannot
,vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member?
How is this member chosen? - CORRECT ANSWER -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 are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member? - CORRECT ANSWER Must hold a current nc
license and reside in or practice in NC
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate
a RDH to the board - CORRECT ANSWER -No less than 10
signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members
to the board - CORRECT
,ANSWER -Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and
residing in or practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member - CORRECT
ANSWER -One term of three years What is the purpose and
duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions -
CORRECT ANSWER -Granting revocation suspension of
license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure,
provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board - CORRECT
ANSWER -A majority of the members of said board
Name the judicial power granted to the board president
and/or secretary-treasurer - CORRECT ANSWER -The power
to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
, Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the
board and not to exceed - CORRECT ANSWER -$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do
you do if you work in more than one office? - CORRECT
ANSWER -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
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license - CORRECT
ANSWER -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
CONTROL FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM STUDY GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC,
STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9 LATEST UPDATE
2026\2027 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? - CORRECT ANSWER -No (False)
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's,
Citizen members? - CORRECT ANSWER -8 total members, 6
dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and
consumer members: - CORRECT ANSWER -Hygienist cannot
,vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for
dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member?
How is this member chosen? - CORRECT ANSWER -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 are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member? - CORRECT ANSWER Must hold a current nc
license and reside in or practice in NC
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate
a RDH to the board - CORRECT ANSWER -No less than 10
signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members
to the board - CORRECT
,ANSWER -Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and
residing in or practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member - CORRECT
ANSWER -One term of three years What is the purpose and
duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions -
CORRECT ANSWER -Granting revocation suspension of
license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure,
provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board - CORRECT
ANSWER -A majority of the members of said board
Name the judicial power granted to the board president
and/or secretary-treasurer - CORRECT ANSWER -The power
to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
, Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the
board and not to exceed - CORRECT ANSWER -$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do
you do if you work in more than one office? - CORRECT
ANSWER -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
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license - CORRECT
ANSWER -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
