FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES DENTAL Exam
Questions and Answers Latest Versions 2025
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Pt stress management - What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would
take?
1st biennium of licensure - When are licensees excused from CE?
Practicing hygienist or dentist - Who of the following are required to take CE
credits?
Writing within the scope of dentistry - Which of the following is legal of a dentist
writing prescriptions?
False - If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can
count toward renewal requirement for the next biennium. True/False
True - A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hr HIV/AIDs course. The remaining 9 hours
could count for their remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal.
True/False
Dental license # - What must be included in a prescription for a prescription
strength fluoride gel?
True - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly
trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
Board of Dentistry - Who grants sedation permits?
,NO - A dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist may administer
local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration
anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 or older, if they meet
criteria outlined in the laws manual
Altered state of consciousness - Nitrous oxide produces:
Pt's physical ability - With conscious sedation, it must not effect what?
25% - What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous
oxide anesthesia?
All of these: oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator,
thermometer, and BP cuff - What equipment should be present in the
ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
False - Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing
sedation in the dental office - T/F
Pt of Record - A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and
treatment plan is considered:
Dentist - Who owns the patient records or chart?
To another licensed Fl dentist - In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the
patient of record files go?
Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection - The major difference
between sterilization and disinfection is:
Radiation or wiping down with alcohol - What is not a sterilization process
Using regular exam gloves - When handling soiled instruments - what's not
appropriate?
, CDC - Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for
contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids?
Eye Wear - Which personal protective equipment is not required?
Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to patient -
What is not consistent with the CDC recommendations?
Hold or deny license - A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl
has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support.
The Board of dentistry has the right to?
Referring dentist - A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location, the
patient also received treatment from the hygienist. Who is ultimately
responsible?
This can happen only if the patient's interest is in the best interest - A dentist
refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest
Dentist - If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
Direct supervision - A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes
the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures
are performed, and approves the work performed
indirect supervision - A dentist examines the patient, diagnoses, authorizes the
procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed
General supervision - A dentist authorizes the procedures but need not be
present with the procedure is being performed
Board of Dentistry - Who defines the levels of supervision?
General Supervision - If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to
instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this?
Questions and Answers Latest Versions 2025
Top Rated A+
Pt stress management - What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would
take?
1st biennium of licensure - When are licensees excused from CE?
Practicing hygienist or dentist - Who of the following are required to take CE
credits?
Writing within the scope of dentistry - Which of the following is legal of a dentist
writing prescriptions?
False - If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can
count toward renewal requirement for the next biennium. True/False
True - A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hr HIV/AIDs course. The remaining 9 hours
could count for their remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal.
True/False
Dental license # - What must be included in a prescription for a prescription
strength fluoride gel?
True - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly
trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
Board of Dentistry - Who grants sedation permits?
,NO - A dental hygienist under the supervision of a dentist may administer
local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration
anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 or older, if they meet
criteria outlined in the laws manual
Altered state of consciousness - Nitrous oxide produces:
Pt's physical ability - With conscious sedation, it must not effect what?
25% - What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous
oxide anesthesia?
All of these: oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator,
thermometer, and BP cuff - What equipment should be present in the
ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
False - Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing
sedation in the dental office - T/F
Pt of Record - A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and
treatment plan is considered:
Dentist - Who owns the patient records or chart?
To another licensed Fl dentist - In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the
patient of record files go?
Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection - The major difference
between sterilization and disinfection is:
Radiation or wiping down with alcohol - What is not a sterilization process
Using regular exam gloves - When handling soiled instruments - what's not
appropriate?
, CDC - Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for
contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids?
Eye Wear - Which personal protective equipment is not required?
Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to patient -
What is not consistent with the CDC recommendations?
Hold or deny license - A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl
has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support.
The Board of dentistry has the right to?
Referring dentist - A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location, the
patient also received treatment from the hygienist. Who is ultimately
responsible?
This can happen only if the patient's interest is in the best interest - A dentist
refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest
Dentist - If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?
Direct supervision - A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes
the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures
are performed, and approves the work performed
indirect supervision - A dentist examines the patient, diagnoses, authorizes the
procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed
General supervision - A dentist authorizes the procedures but need not be
present with the procedure is being performed
Board of Dentistry - Who defines the levels of supervision?
General Supervision - If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to
instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this?
