Florida Laws and Rules Board

The dentist is responsible for the emergency care or delegating such emergency care for the patient - Answer- 24 hours/day Placing and removing periodontal dressings can be performed by the dental hygienist under this type of supervision - Answer- formal direct Hepatitis carriers must notify each of the following except one when a break in a barrier technique has occurred during patient care. Which is the exception? - Answer- the patient's physician A dentist who administers any form of anesthesia must possess certification - Answer- in cardiopulmonary resuscitation Which of the following falls under the level of indirect supervision for the dental hygienist? - Answer- remove excess bonding adhesive after ortho appliance removal The dental hygienist may apply sealants under what type of supervision? - Answer- formal general The dental assistant may apply fluoride under what type of supervision? - Answer- formal indirect How many months of direct supervision by a Florida licensed dentist are required to certificate a dental assistant in radiography? - Answer- 3 How many members are there on the Board of Dentistry? - Answer- 11 Which of the following constitutes a felony of the third degree? - Answer- supplying false information to the Department or Board to obtain a license Fines and costs related to citations must be paid - Answer- within 30 days of the final orders What is NOT included in the definition of DIRECT supervision? - Answer- writing work authorizations to a commercial laboratory Dental hygienists who administer local anesthesia in the dental office must - Answer- complete complete a course that includes 30 hours of didactic and 30 hours of clinical experience Patient records must be maintained for a period of how many years from the patient's last appointment? - Answer- 4