NORTH CAROLINA DENTAL HYGIENE
JURISPRUDENCE PROFESSIONAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is composed of how many members?
A. Seven licensed dentists and one dental hygienist.
B. Eight licensed dentists and two public members.
C. Five licensed dentists and three dental hygienists.
D. Six licensed dentists, one licensed dental hygienist, and one public member.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to NC General Statute 90-22, the board consists of 8
members: 6 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer (public) member.
2. How are the dental hygienist members of the NC Board of Dental Examiners selected?
A. Appointed by the Governor of North Carolina.
B. Appointed by the North Carolina Dental Society.
C. Elected by all licensed dental hygienists residing and practicing in North Carolina.
,D. Elected by both dentists and dental hygienists in a joint election.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The dental hygienist member of the board is elected by the
licensed dental hygienists who reside or practice in North Carolina.
3. Under the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, what is the definition of ‘General
Supervision’?
A. The dentist is physically present in the facility and checks the work before the patient
leaves.
B. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is in the treatment room during the
procedure.
C. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is available for consultation, but does not
need to be physically present.
D. The hygienist performs tasks based on a written protocol without any prior dentist
examination.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision means the dentist has authorized the
procedures and the hygienist performs them when the dentist is not physically present,
provided the hygienist meets specific experience requirements.
, 4. What is the maximum number of full-time dental hygienists a dentist may employ at one
time?
A. One hygienist per dentist.
B. There is no limit on employment, but the dentist may only supervise two at any one
time.
C. Three hygienists per dentist.
D. Four hygienists per dentist.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: NC rules limit the number of dental hygienists a dentist can
‘supervise’ simultaneously to two, although they may employ more.
5. A North Carolina dental hygiene license must be renewed annually by which date?
A. December 31st
B. March 31st
C. January 1st
D. June 30th
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: All dental hygiene licenses expire on December 31st of each year
and must be renewed by that date.
JURISPRUDENCE PROFESSIONAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners is composed of how many members?
A. Seven licensed dentists and one dental hygienist.
B. Eight licensed dentists and two public members.
C. Five licensed dentists and three dental hygienists.
D. Six licensed dentists, one licensed dental hygienist, and one public member.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to NC General Statute 90-22, the board consists of 8
members: 6 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer (public) member.
2. How are the dental hygienist members of the NC Board of Dental Examiners selected?
A. Appointed by the Governor of North Carolina.
B. Appointed by the North Carolina Dental Society.
C. Elected by all licensed dental hygienists residing and practicing in North Carolina.
,D. Elected by both dentists and dental hygienists in a joint election.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The dental hygienist member of the board is elected by the
licensed dental hygienists who reside or practice in North Carolina.
3. Under the North Carolina Dental Practice Act, what is the definition of ‘General
Supervision’?
A. The dentist is physically present in the facility and checks the work before the patient
leaves.
B. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is in the treatment room during the
procedure.
C. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is available for consultation, but does not
need to be physically present.
D. The hygienist performs tasks based on a written protocol without any prior dentist
examination.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision means the dentist has authorized the
procedures and the hygienist performs them when the dentist is not physically present,
provided the hygienist meets specific experience requirements.
, 4. What is the maximum number of full-time dental hygienists a dentist may employ at one
time?
A. One hygienist per dentist.
B. There is no limit on employment, but the dentist may only supervise two at any one
time.
C. Three hygienists per dentist.
D. Four hygienists per dentist.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: NC rules limit the number of dental hygienists a dentist can
‘supervise’ simultaneously to two, although they may employ more.
5. A North Carolina dental hygiene license must be renewed annually by which date?
A. December 31st
B. March 31st
C. January 1st
D. June 30th
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: All dental hygiene licenses expire on December 31st of each year
and must be renewed by that date.
