FL Laws/Rules DH Exam
Florida laws and rules - Answer-Chapter 456 Florida statutes
Chapter 466 Florida statutes
Rule 64B5 Florida administration code
466.001 legislative purpose and intent (purpose of the law) - Answer-To ensure that every dentist and
hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical
interference by persons who are not licensed.
Dentistry - Answer-Dentistry is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment
planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
Dental hygiene - Answer-Dental hygiene is the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic
dental services and any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services.
Board of dentistry members - Answer-11 board members total
-seven licensed dentists actively practicing
-two licensed dental hygienist actively practicing
-two lay persons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienist or related to the dental
profession (consumer member)
How many years experience bus the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? - Answer-At least five
years clinical experience for seating the date of her or his appointment to the board.
,He or she must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of appointment to the board.
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - Answer-Four years
What is the maximum number of years support member may serve? - Answer-Ten
Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - Answer-The governor of Florida
One member of the board must be at least how many years of age? - Answer-60 years of age
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - Answer-Dentist may not delegate irremediable tasks
except as provided by law.
Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk.
They only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - Answer-The board of dentistry shall designate
remediable and delegable tasks
Dentist delegate non-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for 13 months
-any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is valid for a
maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under general supervision can be performed
without another clinical exam by a Florida licensed dentist.
,Intro oral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or
structures - Answer-Irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral
cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient? - Answer-Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - Answer-Irremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source monitors and removes in office
bleaching materials is performing a what task? - Answer-Remediable
The practicing Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency.
Which remediable task is the hygienist or assistant able to perform? - Answer-Recementing temporary
crowns with temporary cement.
Do use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - Answer-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable task under conditions specified in the laws? - Answer-A dental
hygienist and a dental assistant
Continuing education requirements for dentist and hygienists - Answer-CPR at basic support level each
biennium
At least two hours of CE on medical errors prevention
Two hours of CE on domestic violence required every third biennium
, Board approved CE course on HIV and AIDS by first renewal
Continuing education subject areas - Answer-Basic medical and scientific subjects such as, biology,
microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic
chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates
to the oral cavity.
Clinical and technical subjects, techniques in general dentistry or recognize specialties, dental materials
and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis and sterilization technique and radiology.
Patient health and safety, public health problems, communicable diseases, ER care. CPR, advanced life
support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk management.
What are some other non-traditional ways to earn continuing education credits? - Answer-Up to 11 CE
hours for being an expert witness in the review of a disciplinary case
Up to three CE hours for each semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited school(dental, dental
hygiene or assisting)
Up to four CE hours for attending a board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard
For doing pro bono work, what is the maximum number of hours of CE you can receive credit for? -
Answer-You get one CE credit for every one hour of pro bono work.
The maximum number of CE credits you can receive for doing pro bono work is seven hours every
biennium
This can also be asked as a percentage question. If 24 hours of continuing education per biennium is
required, then approximately 30% of continuing education credits could come from pro bono work.
Florida laws and rules - Answer-Chapter 456 Florida statutes
Chapter 466 Florida statutes
Rule 64B5 Florida administration code
466.001 legislative purpose and intent (purpose of the law) - Answer-To ensure that every dentist and
hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical
interference by persons who are not licensed.
Dentistry - Answer-Dentistry is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment
planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
Dental hygiene - Answer-Dental hygiene is the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic
dental services and any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services.
Board of dentistry members - Answer-11 board members total
-seven licensed dentists actively practicing
-two licensed dental hygienist actively practicing
-two lay persons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienist or related to the dental
profession (consumer member)
How many years experience bus the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? - Answer-At least five
years clinical experience for seating the date of her or his appointment to the board.
,He or she must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of appointment to the board.
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - Answer-Four years
What is the maximum number of years support member may serve? - Answer-Ten
Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - Answer-The governor of Florida
One member of the board must be at least how many years of age? - Answer-60 years of age
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - Answer-Dentist may not delegate irremediable tasks
except as provided by law.
Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk.
They only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - Answer-The board of dentistry shall designate
remediable and delegable tasks
Dentist delegate non-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for 13 months
-any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is valid for a
maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under general supervision can be performed
without another clinical exam by a Florida licensed dentist.
,Intro oral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or
structures - Answer-Irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral
cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient? - Answer-Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - Answer-Irremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source monitors and removes in office
bleaching materials is performing a what task? - Answer-Remediable
The practicing Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency.
Which remediable task is the hygienist or assistant able to perform? - Answer-Recementing temporary
crowns with temporary cement.
Do use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - Answer-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable task under conditions specified in the laws? - Answer-A dental
hygienist and a dental assistant
Continuing education requirements for dentist and hygienists - Answer-CPR at basic support level each
biennium
At least two hours of CE on medical errors prevention
Two hours of CE on domestic violence required every third biennium
, Board approved CE course on HIV and AIDS by first renewal
Continuing education subject areas - Answer-Basic medical and scientific subjects such as, biology,
microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic
chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates
to the oral cavity.
Clinical and technical subjects, techniques in general dentistry or recognize specialties, dental materials
and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis and sterilization technique and radiology.
Patient health and safety, public health problems, communicable diseases, ER care. CPR, advanced life
support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk management.
What are some other non-traditional ways to earn continuing education credits? - Answer-Up to 11 CE
hours for being an expert witness in the review of a disciplinary case
Up to three CE hours for each semester of teaching a course at any ADA accredited school(dental, dental
hygiene or assisting)
Up to four CE hours for attending a board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard
For doing pro bono work, what is the maximum number of hours of CE you can receive credit for? -
Answer-You get one CE credit for every one hour of pro bono work.
The maximum number of CE credits you can receive for doing pro bono work is seven hours every
biennium
This can also be asked as a percentage question. If 24 hours of continuing education per biennium is
required, then approximately 30% of continuing education credits could come from pro bono work.
