NC Dental Laws Questions and Correct Answers
The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to;
a. affect the public health, safety and welfare
b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest
c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North
Carolina
d. All objects and purposes mentioned.
d. All objects and purposes mentioned.
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of:
a. 6 dentists, 1 RDH and 2 citizens of NC
b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
c. 5 dentists, 2 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
d. 6 dentist, 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC
b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of
the Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice
dentistry in the State of North Carolina.
True
False
True
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the
issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North
Carolina.
True
False
False
,Each member of the board is elected for how many years?
a. 4
b. 1
c. 3
d. 2
c. 3
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the
procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in
North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
True
False
True
The president of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and/or the secretary-
treasurer of the said Board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issues subpoenas
requiring the attendance of persons and the production of papers and records before said
Board in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it.
True
False
True
Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend and
testify before said Board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty of a felony
crime.
True
False
False
, All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which one
is the exception?
a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved
by the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
b. Takes or makes an impression of the human teeth, gums or jaws
c. Removes stains, accretions or deposits from the human teeth
d. Uses a Roentgen or -ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes
e. Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth
a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by
the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in
Nitrous-Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed dentist in
the administration of N2O2 by:
a. receives at least one year of on-the-job training
b. acquiring at least 6 hours of educational training
c. more than 8 hours of educational training
d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program
d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing such
dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist?
a. DDS license
b. written work order
c. Written contract
d. Financial compensation
b. written work order
The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to;
a. affect the public health, safety and welfare
b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest
c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North
Carolina
d. All objects and purposes mentioned.
d. All objects and purposes mentioned.
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of:
a. 6 dentists, 1 RDH and 2 citizens of NC
b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
c. 5 dentists, 2 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
d. 6 dentist, 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC
b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of
the Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice
dentistry in the State of North Carolina.
True
False
True
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the
issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North
Carolina.
True
False
False
,Each member of the board is elected for how many years?
a. 4
b. 1
c. 3
d. 2
c. 3
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the
procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in
North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
True
False
True
The president of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and/or the secretary-
treasurer of the said Board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issues subpoenas
requiring the attendance of persons and the production of papers and records before said
Board in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it.
True
False
True
Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend and
testify before said Board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty of a felony
crime.
True
False
False
, All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which one
is the exception?
a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved
by the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
b. Takes or makes an impression of the human teeth, gums or jaws
c. Removes stains, accretions or deposits from the human teeth
d. Uses a Roentgen or -ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes
e. Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth
a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by
the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in
Nitrous-Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed dentist in
the administration of N2O2 by:
a. receives at least one year of on-the-job training
b. acquiring at least 6 hours of educational training
c. more than 8 hours of educational training
d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program
d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing such
dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist?
a. DDS license
b. written work order
c. Written contract
d. Financial compensation
b. written work order
