NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL HYGIENE
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, the North Carolina State Board of
Dental Examiners is composed of how many members?
A. 6 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member
B. 5 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member
C. 8 dentists and 2 dental hygienists
D. 7 dentists and 1 consumer member
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Per NC General Statutes § 90-22, the Board consists of 6 licensed
dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who is not a healthcare
professional.
2. How is the dental hygienist member of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
selected?
A. Appointed by the Governor
,B. Elected by both dentists and hygienists
C. Appointed by the North Carolina Dental Society
D. Elected by the licensed dental hygienists of North Carolina
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The dental hygienist member is elected by the licensed dental
hygienists residing or practicing in North Carolina, as specified in G.S. § 90-22.
3. What is the maximum number of consecutive three-year terms a Board member may
serve?
A. One term
B. Unlimited terms
C. Three terms
D. Two terms
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to NC law, Board members are elected for three-year
terms and may serve no more than two consecutive terms.
4. Which of the following defines ‘Direct Supervision’ in the context of North Carolina dental
hygiene practice?
A. The dentist must review the chart within 24 hours of the procedure.
B. The dentist has authorized the procedure but need not be present.
, C. The dentist must be physically in the operatory during the procedure.
D. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is present in the facility.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the treatment
facility while the hygienist performs the authorized tasks.
5. What is the deadline for the annual renewal of a dental hygiene license in North Carolina?
A. January 1st
B. June 30th
C. December 31st
D. The licensee’s birthday
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Licenses must be renewed annually on or before December 31st
of each year.
6. A dental hygienist must notify the Board of a change of address within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 60 days
D. 30 days
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, the North Carolina State Board of
Dental Examiners is composed of how many members?
A. 6 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member
B. 5 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member
C. 8 dentists and 2 dental hygienists
D. 7 dentists and 1 consumer member
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Per NC General Statutes § 90-22, the Board consists of 6 licensed
dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who is not a healthcare
professional.
2. How is the dental hygienist member of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
selected?
A. Appointed by the Governor
,B. Elected by both dentists and hygienists
C. Appointed by the North Carolina Dental Society
D. Elected by the licensed dental hygienists of North Carolina
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The dental hygienist member is elected by the licensed dental
hygienists residing or practicing in North Carolina, as specified in G.S. § 90-22.
3. What is the maximum number of consecutive three-year terms a Board member may
serve?
A. One term
B. Unlimited terms
C. Three terms
D. Two terms
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to NC law, Board members are elected for three-year
terms and may serve no more than two consecutive terms.
4. Which of the following defines ‘Direct Supervision’ in the context of North Carolina dental
hygiene practice?
A. The dentist must review the chart within 24 hours of the procedure.
B. The dentist has authorized the procedure but need not be present.
, C. The dentist must be physically in the operatory during the procedure.
D. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is present in the facility.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the treatment
facility while the hygienist performs the authorized tasks.
5. What is the deadline for the annual renewal of a dental hygiene license in North Carolina?
A. January 1st
B. June 30th
C. December 31st
D. The licensee’s birthday
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Licenses must be renewed annually on or before December 31st
of each year.
6. A dental hygienist must notify the Board of a change of address within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 60 days
D. 30 days
