NC JURISPRUDENCE REVIEW
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When is the assistant allowed to administer nitrous?✔✔when doctor is in the
operatory???
Using the name of any deceased or retired and licensed dentist on any office door,
directory, stationery, bill heading, or any other means of communication any time after
______ following the death or retirement from practice of said dentist✔✔One year
T
How long must a dentist retain duplicate lab work?✔✔2 years
ES
What action does the board take if there is a complaint against a dentist?✔✔The
complaint is sent to the dentist/hygienist and a response is requested
Administration of intravenous sedation in your office✔✔60hrs of didactic training,
completion of IV conscious sedation training, satisfactory completion of internship,
N
authorized use of general anesthesist under his supervision????
Dentist qualify for license by credentials✔✔1. has been practicing for the past 5yrs (in
R
one of the four neighboring states)
2. graduated from a dental program
TO
3. not subject to disciplinary action in the Armed Forces, state, or territory where they
have practice
4. No felony convictions
TU
5. has not failed an examination conducted by NC
Display of credentials✔✔Displayed in a conspicious location their license and renewal
certificate IN THE OFFICE OF THE HOLDER
How many signatures must be obtained for a nominee to run in a dental or dental
hygiene election to the board?✔✔no less than 10 signatures
Dental Intern Permit✔✔valid for no more than ONE year from the issued date, renew
the permit for not more than 5 additional one-year periods
, The practice of dentistry under an intern permit is limited to the confines and registered
patients of the following employment sites✔✔1. Hospital, sanatorium, or like institution
2. Non-profit health care facility serving low-income populations
3. State or governmental facility or entity
By which criterion is a Dental Assistant NOT classified as a DAII?✔✔1.
ADA-accredited dental assisting program and current CPR
T
2. One year academic or longer in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program and CPR
ES
3. Completion of:
- full time employment and experience as a chairside assistant for 2 years/3,000hrs of
the preceding 5, trained under direct control and supervision of a licensed dentist
- 3hr course in sterilization and infection control
- 3hr course in dental emergencies
N
- radiology training (7hrs of instruction +7hrs clinical)
- current CPR
R
4. Successful completion of certification examination by the dental assisting national
board
TO
ANSWER: successful completion of a 40hr Board approved course in dental assisting
Requirement for DA to take radiographs✔✔7hr of instruction in the production and use
of dental x-rays and an educational program of no less than 7hrs in clinical dental
TU
radiology
Who is eligible for a Volunteer License?✔✔1. Dentist with an out-of-state
current/expired license
2. expired license in NC state
3. Authorized to treat veterans or US service members
4. Actively practiced dentistry within the last 5yrs
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When is the assistant allowed to administer nitrous?✔✔when doctor is in the
operatory???
Using the name of any deceased or retired and licensed dentist on any office door,
directory, stationery, bill heading, or any other means of communication any time after
______ following the death or retirement from practice of said dentist✔✔One year
T
How long must a dentist retain duplicate lab work?✔✔2 years
ES
What action does the board take if there is a complaint against a dentist?✔✔The
complaint is sent to the dentist/hygienist and a response is requested
Administration of intravenous sedation in your office✔✔60hrs of didactic training,
completion of IV conscious sedation training, satisfactory completion of internship,
N
authorized use of general anesthesist under his supervision????
Dentist qualify for license by credentials✔✔1. has been practicing for the past 5yrs (in
R
one of the four neighboring states)
2. graduated from a dental program
TO
3. not subject to disciplinary action in the Armed Forces, state, or territory where they
have practice
4. No felony convictions
TU
5. has not failed an examination conducted by NC
Display of credentials✔✔Displayed in a conspicious location their license and renewal
certificate IN THE OFFICE OF THE HOLDER
How many signatures must be obtained for a nominee to run in a dental or dental
hygiene election to the board?✔✔no less than 10 signatures
Dental Intern Permit✔✔valid for no more than ONE year from the issued date, renew
the permit for not more than 5 additional one-year periods
, The practice of dentistry under an intern permit is limited to the confines and registered
patients of the following employment sites✔✔1. Hospital, sanatorium, or like institution
2. Non-profit health care facility serving low-income populations
3. State or governmental facility or entity
By which criterion is a Dental Assistant NOT classified as a DAII?✔✔1.
ADA-accredited dental assisting program and current CPR
T
2. One year academic or longer in an ADA-accredited dental hygiene program and CPR
ES
3. Completion of:
- full time employment and experience as a chairside assistant for 2 years/3,000hrs of
the preceding 5, trained under direct control and supervision of a licensed dentist
- 3hr course in sterilization and infection control
- 3hr course in dental emergencies
N
- radiology training (7hrs of instruction +7hrs clinical)
- current CPR
R
4. Successful completion of certification examination by the dental assisting national
board
TO
ANSWER: successful completion of a 40hr Board approved course in dental assisting
Requirement for DA to take radiographs✔✔7hr of instruction in the production and use
of dental x-rays and an educational program of no less than 7hrs in clinical dental
TU
radiology
Who is eligible for a Volunteer License?✔✔1. Dentist with an out-of-state
current/expired license
2. expired license in NC state
3. Authorized to treat veterans or US service members
4. Actively practiced dentistry within the last 5yrs
