NC Dental Hygiene Laws & Jurisprudence Exam Questions and Answers(GRADED A+)

Which of the following courses is NOT acceptable for continuing education credit? - ANSWER-Computer software for the Dental Practice: Whats New? In NC, which of the following criteria allows for a DAII to perform coronal polishing? - ANSWER-successful competition of a 7 hour course The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: - ANSWER-fails to comply with continuing education requirements A dental hygiene license renewal application must be submitted to the boards office before: - ANSWER-Jan 1st ? After Jan 31st a penalty must be paid After March 31st the license in not valid and practicing without it is punishable by law. In NC, you are required to maintain records of continuing education for a period of: - ANSWER-2 years You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by - ANSWER-March 31st Practicing dental hygiene without a current certificate of renewal could result in - ANSWER-imprisonment, denial of license reinstatement, and a fine all of the above When you perform a prophylaxis on a patient under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the term "supervision" - ANSWER-the dentist must be present in the treatment area or office when the delegated function is being performed Which member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs investigations? - ANSWER-secretary-treasurer The Dental Hygiene member of the Board : - ANSWER-May not vote on the matters of license issuance or suspension for a dentist.