Florida Dental Law Questions and Answers Already Passed

Florida Dental Law Questions and Answers Already Passed How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? 11 How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? 2 How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? 7 How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? 5 T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. True How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? 4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? 10 Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? Governor of Florida One member of the board must be as least how old? 60 T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. True - only those defined by rule or law T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law True Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? The Board of Dentistry The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? 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 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. remediable tasks Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? Irremediable Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? 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? re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent) The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? Irremediable Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA] How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? Every 2 years (each biennium) Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? 24 (12 per year) CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - CPR each biennium - 2 hours - medical errors prevention - 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium - Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case? 11 Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA accredited school? 3 UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard? 4 What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? 7 (30% of required hours per biennium) Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? 30 How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? 50 How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? 25 T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. True Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? Chemotherapeutic agents What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? Board Approved Individual Study Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? Patient Stress Management When are licensees excused from CE? In the first biennium of licensure Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: -