NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL
JURISPRUDENCE AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL EXAM
1. According to the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, what is the composition of the North
Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners?
A. 5 licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member
B. 8 licensed dentists and 2 consumer members
C. 6 licensed dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member
D. 4 licensed dentists, 3 licensed dental hygienists, and 1 state official
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The NC State Board of Dental Examiners consists of six dentists
elected by licensed dentists, one dental hygienist elected by licensed hygienists, and one
consumer member appointed by the Governor.
2. In North Carolina, how are the dentist members of the State Board of Dental Examiners
selected?
A. Appointed by the Governor
,B. Appointed by the President of the NC Dental Society
C. Elected by all licensed dentists residing in North Carolina
D. Elected by the State Legislature
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentist members are elected by their peers—all dentists who
are licensed and reside in North Carolina.
3. What is the length of a single term for a member of the North Carolina State Board of
Dental Examiners?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Board members serve three-year terms and are limited to two
consecutive terms.
4. Under North Carolina law, which of the following best defines ‘Direct Supervision’ for a
dental auxiliary?
A. The dentist is in the facility and reachable by phone.
, B. The dentist is in the facility, has authorized the procedure, and remains available for
evaluation.
C. The dentist is physically present in the treatment room during the procedure.
D. The dentist has authorized the procedure but need not be present in the building.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision in NC requires the dentist to be physically
present in the facility, to have authorized the act, and to evaluate the patient before
dismissal.
5. A Dental Assistant II (DA II) in North Carolina can perform which of the following tasks that
a Dental Assistant I (DA I) cannot?
A. Taking intraoral radiographs
B. Application of pit and fissure sealants
C. Coronal polishing
D. Placement of sulcular medicaments
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Coronal polishing is a specific duty permitted for a DA II (after
meeting specific requirements) but not for a DA I.
JURISPRUDENCE AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL EXAM
1. According to the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, what is the composition of the North
Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners?
A. 5 licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member
B. 8 licensed dentists and 2 consumer members
C. 6 licensed dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member
D. 4 licensed dentists, 3 licensed dental hygienists, and 1 state official
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The NC State Board of Dental Examiners consists of six dentists
elected by licensed dentists, one dental hygienist elected by licensed hygienists, and one
consumer member appointed by the Governor.
2. In North Carolina, how are the dentist members of the State Board of Dental Examiners
selected?
A. Appointed by the Governor
,B. Appointed by the President of the NC Dental Society
C. Elected by all licensed dentists residing in North Carolina
D. Elected by the State Legislature
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentist members are elected by their peers—all dentists who
are licensed and reside in North Carolina.
3. What is the length of a single term for a member of the North Carolina State Board of
Dental Examiners?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Board members serve three-year terms and are limited to two
consecutive terms.
4. Under North Carolina law, which of the following best defines ‘Direct Supervision’ for a
dental auxiliary?
A. The dentist is in the facility and reachable by phone.
, B. The dentist is in the facility, has authorized the procedure, and remains available for
evaluation.
C. The dentist is physically present in the treatment room during the procedure.
D. The dentist has authorized the procedure but need not be present in the building.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision in NC requires the dentist to be physically
present in the facility, to have authorized the act, and to evaluate the patient before
dismissal.
5. A Dental Assistant II (DA II) in North Carolina can perform which of the following tasks that
a Dental Assistant I (DA I) cannot?
A. Taking intraoral radiographs
B. Application of pit and fissure sealants
C. Coronal polishing
D. Placement of sulcular medicaments
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Coronal polishing is a specific duty permitted for a DA II (after
meeting specific requirements) but not for a DA I.
