1. Which procedure can a dental hygienist in Florida legally perform
without a dentist present?
A. Scaling
B. Fluoride application
C. Filling cavities
D. Tooth extraction
Answer: b) Fluoride application
Rationale: Dental hygienists can apply fluoride treatments without the
dentist present under general supervision.
2. How long does a dental hygienist in Florida have to notify the Board
of Dentistry about a change in their mailing address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days
Rationale: Florida law requires dental hygienists to notify the Board of
Dentistry of any change in mailing address within 30 days.
,3. What is the minimum educational requirement to become a dental
hygienist in Florida?
A. High school diploma
B. Associate's degree in dental hygiene
C. Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
D. Master's degree in dental hygiene
Answer: b) Associate's degree in dental hygiene
Rationale: An associate's degree in dental hygiene is the minimum
educational requirement for licensure in Florida.
4. Which of the following does not need to be reported to the Florida
Board of Dentistry by a dental hygienist?
A. Criminal convictions
B. Change in employment
C. Suspension of professional license in another state
D. Adverse medical conditions affecting professional practice
Answer: b) Change in employment
Rationale: Only criminal convictions, license suspensions, and adverse
medical conditions need to be reported to the Board of Dentistry.
5. Which of the following is true regarding fluoride treatments in
Florida?
A. They can be performed by a dental hygienist without supervision
, B. They can only be performed under indirect supervision
C. They can be performed under general supervision
D. They can be performed under direct supervision
Answer: c) They can be performed under general supervision
Rationale: Fluoride treatments can be performed by a dental hygienist
under general supervision, meaning a dentist does not need to be
physically present.
6. Which of the following actions would require the Florida Board of
Dentistry to take disciplinary action against a dental hygienist?
A. Failure to complete required CE hours
B. Missing a scheduled continuing education course
C. Performing dental procedures beyond the scope of practice
D. All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Disciplinary action can be taken for failure to complete CE
hours, performing procedures beyond the scope of practice, or other
violations of Florida's dental laws.
7. Which of the following must a dental hygienist report to the Florida
Board of Dentistry within 30 days?
A. Change of address
B. Change of employer
without a dentist present?
A. Scaling
B. Fluoride application
C. Filling cavities
D. Tooth extraction
Answer: b) Fluoride application
Rationale: Dental hygienists can apply fluoride treatments without the
dentist present under general supervision.
2. How long does a dental hygienist in Florida have to notify the Board
of Dentistry about a change in their mailing address?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: b) 30 days
Rationale: Florida law requires dental hygienists to notify the Board of
Dentistry of any change in mailing address within 30 days.
,3. What is the minimum educational requirement to become a dental
hygienist in Florida?
A. High school diploma
B. Associate's degree in dental hygiene
C. Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene
D. Master's degree in dental hygiene
Answer: b) Associate's degree in dental hygiene
Rationale: An associate's degree in dental hygiene is the minimum
educational requirement for licensure in Florida.
4. Which of the following does not need to be reported to the Florida
Board of Dentistry by a dental hygienist?
A. Criminal convictions
B. Change in employment
C. Suspension of professional license in another state
D. Adverse medical conditions affecting professional practice
Answer: b) Change in employment
Rationale: Only criminal convictions, license suspensions, and adverse
medical conditions need to be reported to the Board of Dentistry.
5. Which of the following is true regarding fluoride treatments in
Florida?
A. They can be performed by a dental hygienist without supervision
, B. They can only be performed under indirect supervision
C. They can be performed under general supervision
D. They can be performed under direct supervision
Answer: c) They can be performed under general supervision
Rationale: Fluoride treatments can be performed by a dental hygienist
under general supervision, meaning a dentist does not need to be
physically present.
6. Which of the following actions would require the Florida Board of
Dentistry to take disciplinary action against a dental hygienist?
A. Failure to complete required CE hours
B. Missing a scheduled continuing education course
C. Performing dental procedures beyond the scope of practice
D. All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Rationale: Disciplinary action can be taken for failure to complete CE
hours, performing procedures beyond the scope of practice, or other
violations of Florida's dental laws.
7. Which of the following must a dental hygienist report to the Florida
Board of Dentistry within 30 days?
A. Change of address
B. Change of employer
