Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules 2024/2025 passed

Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) - correct 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 - correct 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 - correct 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: - correct 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 - correct 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? - correct answer 4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - correct answer 10 Who appoints the BOD members? - correct answer Governor of Florida One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old. - correct answer 60