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,Direct supervision defined: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the premises while the
procedure is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient's
departure from the premises.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve
(On premises)
Indirect supervision defined: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on the premises while the
procedure is performed.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize
(On premises)
General supervision defined: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, and authorize the procedure to be performed.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize
(Not on premises) (Must see pt. within a maximum of 13 months).
Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed "13 months"
under general supervision is valid for a maximum of
______(time frame); after which, no further treatment
under general supervision can be performed without
another clinical exam by a Florida licensed dentist.
T/F? Any tasks delegable to dental assistants will be True
delegable to dental hygienists under the same supervision
level, unless otherwise stated in the rules.
Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Are intra-oral tasks which do not create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or
Functions defined: contiguous structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to increased risks.
DA & DH can both be delegated.
T/F? The use of a laser or laser device of any type is NOT True
a remediable task/expanded function.
Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting Emergency Remediable Task
loose bands that are not permanently attached to any
appliance. (This is this called what?)
Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or Emergency Remediable Task
removing the fastening device. (This is called what?)
Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in Emergency Remediable Task
post-operative osteitis when the patient
is uncomfortable due to the loss of a dressing from an
alveolar socket in diagnosed cases of post-operative
osteitis. (This is called what?)
Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the Emergency Remediable Task
patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a periodontal
pack during the prescribed period of treatment. (This is
called what?)
Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary Emergency Remediable Task
cement when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss
of a temporary crown or bridge. (This is this called what?)
, Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the Emergency Remediable Task
patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary
medicinal restoration. (This is called what?)
Formal training required for the performance of certain *Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.
remediable tasks for both DA and DH. Expanded duty *Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).
course or program which meets one of the following *Course or program curriculum reflects appropriate didactic and clinical training in
requirements: each remediable task.
Faculty Requirements as well included. *Dentists and dental hygienists shall have a minimum of one year experience in
expanded duty functions and expanded duty dental assistants shall have a
minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience.
*The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed one instructor to ten students.
*Documentation of the training and experience of faculty members which
establishes their qualifications to teach specified subject areas.
*Any course offered shall also include instruction regarding sterilization and
disinfection procedures and instruction in the dental practice act and administrative
code as it relates to dental auxiliaries.
*Each participant who successfully completes the course or program is issued a
certificate which contains the following information: name of course or program
sponsor; title of course; date course offered; number of hours of instruction;
participant's name; signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the
certificate's validity; and a list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has
received formal training.
*Any clinical course in which patients are treated during instruction must be
supervised by a licensed dentist.
*On-the-job training required for the performance of certain remediable tasks
consists of training in those tasks by a licensed dentist who assumes full
responsibility for assuring that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has
completed hands-on training in order that he/she is competent to perform the tasks.
Each participant who successfully completes the course or *Their name of course or program sponsor
program which is required for the performance of certain *Title of course.
remediable tasks is issued a certificate which contains the *Date course offered.
following information: *Number of hours of instruction.
*Participant's name.
*Signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the certificate's validity.
*A list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has received formal training.
Fabricating temporary crowns or bridges intra-orally which Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
shall not include any adjustment of occlusion to the
appliance or existing dentition. *Supervision?(DH)
Selecting and pre-sizing orthodontic bands, including the Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
selection of the proper size band for a tooth to be banded
which does not include or involve any adapting,
contouring, trimming or cementing or otherwise modifying
the band material such that it would constitute fitting the
band. *Supervision?(DH)
Selecting and pre-sizing archwires prescribed by the Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
patient's dentist so long as the dentist makes all final
adjustments to bend, arch form determination, and
symmetry prior to final placement. *Supervision?(DH)
Selecting prescribed extra-oral appliances by pre-selection Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
or pre-measurement which does not include final fit
adjustment. *Supervision?(DH)
Preparing a tooth surface by applying conditioning agents Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
for orthodontic appliances by conditioning or placing of
sealant materials which does not include placing brackets.
*Supervision?(DH)
Board Exam Dental
Hygiene 2026 | Study
Guide, Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review | Complete
Ethics Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Direct supervision defined: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the premises while the
procedure is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient's
departure from the premises.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve
(On premises)
Indirect supervision defined: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on the premises while the
procedure is performed.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize
(On premises)
General supervision defined: Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, and authorize the procedure to be performed.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize
(Not on premises) (Must see pt. within a maximum of 13 months).
Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed "13 months"
under general supervision is valid for a maximum of
______(time frame); after which, no further treatment
under general supervision can be performed without
another clinical exam by a Florida licensed dentist.
T/F? Any tasks delegable to dental assistants will be True
delegable to dental hygienists under the same supervision
level, unless otherwise stated in the rules.
Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Are intra-oral tasks which do not create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or
Functions defined: contiguous structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to increased risks.
DA & DH can both be delegated.
T/F? The use of a laser or laser device of any type is NOT True
a remediable task/expanded function.
Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting Emergency Remediable Task
loose bands that are not permanently attached to any
appliance. (This is this called what?)
Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or Emergency Remediable Task
removing the fastening device. (This is called what?)
Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in Emergency Remediable Task
post-operative osteitis when the patient
is uncomfortable due to the loss of a dressing from an
alveolar socket in diagnosed cases of post-operative
osteitis. (This is called what?)
Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the Emergency Remediable Task
patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a periodontal
pack during the prescribed period of treatment. (This is
called what?)
Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary Emergency Remediable Task
cement when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss
of a temporary crown or bridge. (This is this called what?)
, Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the Emergency Remediable Task
patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary
medicinal restoration. (This is called what?)
Formal training required for the performance of certain *Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.
remediable tasks for both DA and DH. Expanded duty *Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).
course or program which meets one of the following *Course or program curriculum reflects appropriate didactic and clinical training in
requirements: each remediable task.
Faculty Requirements as well included. *Dentists and dental hygienists shall have a minimum of one year experience in
expanded duty functions and expanded duty dental assistants shall have a
minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience.
*The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed one instructor to ten students.
*Documentation of the training and experience of faculty members which
establishes their qualifications to teach specified subject areas.
*Any course offered shall also include instruction regarding sterilization and
disinfection procedures and instruction in the dental practice act and administrative
code as it relates to dental auxiliaries.
*Each participant who successfully completes the course or program is issued a
certificate which contains the following information: name of course or program
sponsor; title of course; date course offered; number of hours of instruction;
participant's name; signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the
certificate's validity; and a list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has
received formal training.
*Any clinical course in which patients are treated during instruction must be
supervised by a licensed dentist.
*On-the-job training required for the performance of certain remediable tasks
consists of training in those tasks by a licensed dentist who assumes full
responsibility for assuring that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has
completed hands-on training in order that he/she is competent to perform the tasks.
Each participant who successfully completes the course or *Their name of course or program sponsor
program which is required for the performance of certain *Title of course.
remediable tasks is issued a certificate which contains the *Date course offered.
following information: *Number of hours of instruction.
*Participant's name.
*Signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the certificate's validity.
*A list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has received formal training.
Fabricating temporary crowns or bridges intra-orally which Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
shall not include any adjustment of occlusion to the
appliance or existing dentition. *Supervision?(DH)
Selecting and pre-sizing orthodontic bands, including the Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
selection of the proper size band for a tooth to be banded
which does not include or involve any adapting,
contouring, trimming or cementing or otherwise modifying
the band material such that it would constitute fitting the
band. *Supervision?(DH)
Selecting and pre-sizing archwires prescribed by the Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
patient's dentist so long as the dentist makes all final
adjustments to bend, arch form determination, and
symmetry prior to final placement. *Supervision?(DH)
Selecting prescribed extra-oral appliances by pre-selection Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
or pre-measurement which does not include final fit
adjustment. *Supervision?(DH)
Preparing a tooth surface by applying conditioning agents Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).
for orthodontic appliances by conditioning or placing of
sealant materials which does not include placing brackets.
*Supervision?(DH)
