Florida Dental Law Exam 2024. | Exam Revision Questions
And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -✔✔11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -✔✔2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -✔✔7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? -✔✔5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment. -
✔✔True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? -✔✔4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? -✔✔10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? -✔✔Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? -✔✔60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -✔✔True -
only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law -
✔✔True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? -✔✔The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many
months? -
✔✔13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or
structures -✔✔irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or
structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. -✔✔remediable tasks
,Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? -✔✔Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an
example of which type of task? -✔✔remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? -✔✔re-cementing temporary
crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? -✔✔Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? -✔✔Hygienist
&
Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? -✔✔Every 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? -✔✔24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: -✔✔- CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case?
-
✔✔11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA
accredited
school? -✔✔3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases
are
heard? -✔✔4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -✔✔7 (30%
of
required hours per biennium)
, Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? -✔✔30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? -✔✔50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? -✔✔25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. -✔✔True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? -✔✔Chemotherapeutic agents
What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? -✔✔Board Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? -✔✔Patient Stress
Management
When are licensees excused from CE? -✔✔In the first biennium of licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: -✔✔- first biennium of licensure
- enrolled full-time in dental academic program
- serving as full-time faculty of a dental program
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary documentation of CE
courses?
-✔✔4 years
T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audited. -✔✔True
T/F - If a dentist or hygienist takes 10 hours on HIV/AIDS course, the remaining 9 hours could
count
toward their required CE's for licensure renewal. -✔✔True
T/F - If 40 hours are taken during one licensing biennium, then the extra hours can count toward
renewal during the next biennium. -✔✔False
Who can prescribe drugs? -✔✔The dentist, ONLY.
The dentist is required to have CPR training every ___ years and have resuscitative equipment in
good
working order. -✔✔2 years
Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of dentists
who give
meds or anesthesia? -✔✔Florida Board of Dentistry
And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -✔✔11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -✔✔2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? -✔✔7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? -✔✔5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment. -
✔✔True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? -✔✔4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? -✔✔10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? -✔✔Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? -✔✔60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -✔✔True -
only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law -
✔✔True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? -✔✔The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many
months? -
✔✔13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or
structures -✔✔irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or
structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. -✔✔remediable tasks
,Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? -✔✔Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an
example of which type of task? -✔✔remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? -✔✔re-cementing temporary
crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? -✔✔Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? -✔✔Hygienist
&
Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? -✔✔Every 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? -✔✔24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: -✔✔- CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case?
-
✔✔11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA
accredited
school? -✔✔3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases
are
heard? -✔✔4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -✔✔7 (30%
of
required hours per biennium)
, Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? -✔✔30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? -✔✔50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? -✔✔25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. -✔✔True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? -✔✔Chemotherapeutic agents
What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? -✔✔Board Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? -✔✔Patient Stress
Management
When are licensees excused from CE? -✔✔In the first biennium of licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: -✔✔- first biennium of licensure
- enrolled full-time in dental academic program
- serving as full-time faculty of a dental program
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary documentation of CE
courses?
-✔✔4 years
T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audited. -✔✔True
T/F - If a dentist or hygienist takes 10 hours on HIV/AIDS course, the remaining 9 hours could
count
toward their required CE's for licensure renewal. -✔✔True
T/F - If 40 hours are taken during one licensing biennium, then the extra hours can count toward
renewal during the next biennium. -✔✔False
Who can prescribe drugs? -✔✔The dentist, ONLY.
The dentist is required to have CPR training every ___ years and have resuscitative equipment in
good
working order. -✔✔2 years
Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of dentists
who give
meds or anesthesia? -✔✔Florida Board of Dentistry
