Florida Dental Law Questions & Answers!

Florida Dental Law Questions & Answers! How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -ANSWER 11 How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -ANSWER 2 How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -ANSWER 7 How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? -ANSWER 5 T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. -ANSWER True How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? -ANSWER 4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? -ANSWER 10 Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? -ANSWER Governor of Florida One member of the board must be as least how old? -ANSWER 60 T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -ANSWER True - only those defined by rule or law T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law -ANSWER True Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? -ANSWER The Board of Dentistry The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? -ANSWER 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures -ANSWER irremediable tasks Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. -ANSWER remediable tasks Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? -ANSWER Irremediable Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? -ANSWER remediable Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? -ANSWER re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)