DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board✔✔No less than 10 signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board✔✔Every
T
hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
ES
What is the term limit for a board member✔✔One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions✔✔Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct
examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
N
What constitutes a quorum of the board✔✔A majority of the members of said board
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or
R
secretary-treasurer✔✔The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not to
TO
exceed✔✔$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in more
than one office?✔✔License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the
office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
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duplicate and fee
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license✔✔Any person who is licensed to practice
hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State
Board of Dental Examiners
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until✔✔The date of the announcement of
the results of the next succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
,Who is eligible for a volunteer license✔✔Dentist with out-of-state current or expired
license, expired license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or US Service
members, and has actively practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws✔✔Class 2
misdemeanor
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired✔✔Yes (true)
Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of preventive agents to oral
T
structures, exposure and processing of radiographs, administration of medicaments,
preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions as may be permitted by
ES
rules and regulations of the board✔✔Dental hygiene
Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited school of dental hygiene, who has
been licensed by the board and who practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the
board✔✔Dental hygienist
N
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by Chapter 139 Public
Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of 1915 as continued in existence by GS 90
- 22✔✔Board
R
Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist when performed in a
locale where a licensed dentist is physically present during the performance of such
TO
acts and such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist order✔✔Direct
supervision
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity?✔✔No (False)
TU
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?✔✔8
total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer
members:✔✔Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote
for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?✔✔member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC
state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
,What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?✔✔Must hold a
current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee✔✔$81
Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals✔✔$25
Duplicate license fee✔✔$25
T
Late fee for licensure✔✔$50
ES
RDH licensure renewal is due on✔✔Jan 31
When does the license renewal become void if not paid✔✔March 31st
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license✔✔$50 late fee after
N
January 31st, voided license after March 31st
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of offense✔✔Class
R
1 misdemeanor
Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials✔✔Individual licensed to practice
TO
hygiene in any state or territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in good standing
with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the National Board dental hygiene
examination
2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a
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license✔✔Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or
misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal
Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a
hearing✔✔Yes (true)
Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions✔✔Yes
(true)
, What supervision is required for a private practice RDH✔✔Direct supervision under
one or more dentists
Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home✔✔3 years of experience in clinical
dental hygiene or min of 2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under supervision of
licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in med emerg, other required hrs of yearly CE,
designation by employing dentist as being capable of performing procedures without
direct supervision
Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license✔✔Complete
T
and sign a notarized application from the Board, submit $265 application fee, provide
written evidence of military spouse status and hold a current DH license from another
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jurisdiction whose standards are equivalent to NC
Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh✔✔5 years experience in
clinical hygiene CPR cert updated annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly
How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise✔✔2
N
Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by✔✔Enjoin from practice
revocation of license and initiation of appropriate legal proceedings
R
List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours of CE are
required✔✔Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of CE each calendar
TO
year
Restrictions on correspondence and online CE courses are✔✔Must be directly related
to clinical patient care, hours spent reviewing publications or videos shall not count with
the exception of self studies approved and sponsored by the Board
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Do CPR hours count toward CE requirements✔✔No CPR hours are in addition to
mandatory CE hours
How and when are CE hours reported?✔✔Hours completed toward CE requirements
are indicated on the renewal application form at the time of renewal
How long must a RDH maintain CE records✔✔At least 2 years
CONTROL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board✔✔No less than 10 signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board✔✔Every
T
hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
ES
What is the term limit for a board member✔✔One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions✔✔Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct
examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
N
What constitutes a quorum of the board✔✔A majority of the members of said board
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or
R
secretary-treasurer✔✔The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not to
TO
exceed✔✔$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in more
than one office?✔✔License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the
office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
TU
duplicate and fee
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license✔✔Any person who is licensed to practice
hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State
Board of Dental Examiners
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until✔✔The date of the announcement of
the results of the next succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
,Who is eligible for a volunteer license✔✔Dentist with out-of-state current or expired
license, expired license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or US Service
members, and has actively practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws✔✔Class 2
misdemeanor
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired✔✔Yes (true)
Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of preventive agents to oral
T
structures, exposure and processing of radiographs, administration of medicaments,
preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions as may be permitted by
ES
rules and regulations of the board✔✔Dental hygiene
Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited school of dental hygiene, who has
been licensed by the board and who practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the
board✔✔Dental hygienist
N
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by Chapter 139 Public
Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of 1915 as continued in existence by GS 90
- 22✔✔Board
R
Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist when performed in a
locale where a licensed dentist is physically present during the performance of such
TO
acts and such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist order✔✔Direct
supervision
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity?✔✔No (False)
TU
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?✔✔8
total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer
members:✔✔Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote
for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?✔✔member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC
state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
,What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?✔✔Must hold a
current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee✔✔$81
Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals✔✔$25
Duplicate license fee✔✔$25
T
Late fee for licensure✔✔$50
ES
RDH licensure renewal is due on✔✔Jan 31
When does the license renewal become void if not paid✔✔March 31st
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license✔✔$50 late fee after
N
January 31st, voided license after March 31st
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of offense✔✔Class
R
1 misdemeanor
Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials✔✔Individual licensed to practice
TO
hygiene in any state or territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in good standing
with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the National Board dental hygiene
examination
2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a
TU
license✔✔Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or
misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal
Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a
hearing✔✔Yes (true)
Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions✔✔Yes
(true)
, What supervision is required for a private practice RDH✔✔Direct supervision under
one or more dentists
Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home✔✔3 years of experience in clinical
dental hygiene or min of 2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under supervision of
licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in med emerg, other required hrs of yearly CE,
designation by employing dentist as being capable of performing procedures without
direct supervision
Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license✔✔Complete
T
and sign a notarized application from the Board, submit $265 application fee, provide
written evidence of military spouse status and hold a current DH license from another
ES
jurisdiction whose standards are equivalent to NC
Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh✔✔5 years experience in
clinical hygiene CPR cert updated annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly
How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise✔✔2
N
Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by✔✔Enjoin from practice
revocation of license and initiation of appropriate legal proceedings
R
List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours of CE are
required✔✔Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of CE each calendar
TO
year
Restrictions on correspondence and online CE courses are✔✔Must be directly related
to clinical patient care, hours spent reviewing publications or videos shall not count with
the exception of self studies approved and sponsored by the Board
TU
Do CPR hours count toward CE requirements✔✔No CPR hours are in addition to
mandatory CE hours
How and when are CE hours reported?✔✔Hours completed toward CE requirements
are indicated on the renewal application form at the time of renewal
How long must a RDH maintain CE records✔✔At least 2 years
