Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules Questions Answers Rated A+

466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) -Answer Ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed. Dentistry -Answer _______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures. Dental Hygiene -Answer ______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services. Board of Dentistry members include: -Answer 11 members total: 7 dentists actively practicing 2 hygienists actively practicing 2 lay persons non dental related How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD -Answer At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD. Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? -Answer 4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? -Answer 10 Who appoints the BOD members? -Answer Governor of Florida