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Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
No (False)
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 Total number of Board members? How many
dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
civilian
Hygienist cannot vote for Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist,
dental licensing matters, and consumer members:
consumer cannot vote
for dental or dental
hygiene licensing matters
member is selected and What is the selection criteria for the consumer
appointed by the member? How is this member chosen?
governor and must be an
NC state resident and not
hold a license in dentistry
or hygiene
Must hold a current nc What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist
license and reside in or board member?
practice in NC
How many signatures are needed on the petition to
No less than 10 signatures
nominate a RDH to the board
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Every hygienist holding a Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH
current license in NC and members to the board
residing in or practicing
in NC
One term of three years What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental
suspension of license and Examiners? list three functions
renewal, conduct
examination for licensure,
provide for programs for
impaired hygienist and
dentist
A majority of the What constitutes a quorum of the board
members of said board
The power to administer Name the judicial power granted to the board
oaths and issue president and/or secretary-treasurer
subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is
$100 per day
fixed by the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times Describe the criteria for the display of your license.
be displayed in a What do you do if you work in more than one
conspicuous place in the office?
office of the holder,
duplicate license is
issued to holder upon
receipt of application for
duplicate and fee
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Any person who is Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
licensed to practice
hygiene anywhere in the
US or in any country
territory or other
recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have
previously failed in
examination conducted
by the NC State Board of
Dental Examiners
The date of the A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
announcement of the
results of the next
succeeding board
examination of
candidates for licensure
to practice dental
hygiene
Dentist with out-of-state Who is eligible for a volunteer license
current or expired
license, expired license in
NC State, or are
authorized to treat
veterans or US Service
members, and has
actively practice dentistry
within the last 5 yrs
What type of offense is a violation of board rules
Class 2 misdemeanor
regulations or bylaws
Does the board have authority to develop programs
Yes (true)
for impaired
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Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application
of preventive agents to oral structures, exposure
and processing of radiographs, administration of
Dental hygiene
medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written
records of oral conditions as may be permitted by
rules and regulations of the board
Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited
school of dental hygiene, who has been licensed by
Dental hygienist
the board and who practices dental hygiene as
prescribed by the board
The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
created by Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and
Board
Chapter 178 Public Laws of 1915 as continued in
existence by GS 90 - 22
Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a
licensed dentist when performed in a locale where
Direct supervision a licensed dentist is physically present during the
performance of such acts and such acts are being
performed pursuant to the dentist order
$81 North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 Duplicate license fee
$50 Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 RDH licensure renewal is due on
When does the license renewal become void if not
March 31st
paid
$50 late fee after January What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH
31st, voided license after license
March 31st
Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to
Class 1 misdemeanor
be what type of offense
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