Florida Dental Law Exam 2025

How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct Ans-11 How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct Ans-2 How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct Ans-7 How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - Correct Ans-5 T/F The board member must remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. - Correct Ans-True How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? - Correct Ans-4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - Correct Ans-10 Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Correct Ans-Governor of Florida One member of the board must be as least how old? - Correct Ans-60 T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. - Correct Ans-True - only those defined by rule or law T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law - Correct Ans-True Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - Correct Ans-The Board of Dentistry The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? - Correct Ans-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 - Correct Ans-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. - Correct Ans remediable tasks FIRE FIRE Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Correct Ans Irremediable Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-re cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent) The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Correct Ans-Irremediable Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - Correct Ans-Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA] How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Correct Ans-Every 2 years (each biennium) Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - Correct Ans-24 (12 per year) CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - Correct Ans-- 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? - Correct Ans-11 Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA accredited school? - Correct Ans-3 UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard? - Correct Ans-4 What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? - Correct Ans-7 (30% of required hours per biennium) Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - Correct Ans-30 How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - Correct Ans-50 How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - Correct Ans-25 FIRE FIRE T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. - Correct Ans-True Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - Correct Ans-Chemotherapeutic agents What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? - Correct Ans-Board Approved Individual Study Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? - Correct Ans-Patient Stress Management When are licensees excused from CE? - Correct Ans-In the first biennium of licensure Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: - Correct Ans-- 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? - Correct Ans-4 years T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audited. - Correct Ans-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. - Correct Ans-True T/F - If 40 hours are taken during one licensing biennium, then the extra hours can count toward renewal during the next biennium. - Correct Ans-False Who can prescribe drugs? - Correct Ans-The dentist, ONLY. The dentist is required to have CPR training every ___ years and have resuscitative equipment in good working order. - Correct Ans-2 years Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of dentists who give meds or anesthesia? - Correct Ans-Florida Board of Dentistry Can a hygienist PRESCRIBE fluoride or CHX to a patient of record? - Correct Ans-NO! prescribing is done by the dentist, only. Hygienists can recommend. T/F - the original Rx is given to the patient and a copy is kept in their chart. - Correct Ans-True A dentist may only write a prescription when it pertains to ... - Correct Ans-the scope of dentistry FIRE FIRE How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for? - Correct Ans-24 months (2 years) What MUST be included in a prescription for prescription-strength fluoride gel? - Correct Ans-Dentist's license number The absence of pain without loss of consciousness - Correct Ans-Analgesia The loss of feeling and sensation, specifically pain - Correct Ans-Anesthesia The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area without causing loss of consciousness - Correct Ans-Local Anesthesia A controlled state of UNCONSCIOUSNESS, which includes the inability to respond purposefully or maintain an open airway. Parenteral routes - Correct Ans-General Anesthesia Same as general anesthesia except it includes parenteral and enteral routes - Correct Ans-Deep sedation A depressed level of consciousness where patient still maintains ability to control airways and respond to physical stimulation - Correct Ans-conscious sedation A child/pediatric patient is defined by anyone under the age of ___ or is special needs and limits one or more major area of life. - Correct Ans-18 A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what? - Correct Ans-CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the ADA, and renewed every 2 years What is required from a hygienist to be able to deliver local anesthesia? - Correct Ans-- $35 permit fee - transcripts that reflect a minimum of 30 didactic and 30 clinical hours - certified copy of diploma or certificate - proof of accepted cert in CPR or ACLS Anesthesia permit holders must do what if there is a change in location for use of the permit? - Correct Ans-Inform the board office in writing PRIOR to changes T/F - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his/her office, the staff must be properly trained in anticonvulsants. - Correct Ans-True What is a hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous? - Correct Ans-- CANNOT turn it on - CAN adjust it and turn it off FIRE FIRE Hygienist are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - Correct Ans-Indirect supervision Dental Assistants are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - Correct Ans Direct supervision What are the only agents allowed for inhalation in a dental office? - Correct Ans-- Nitrous oxide - oxygen T/F - Nitrous may be used with a single dose sedative. - Correct Ans-True How many didactic hours are required for a dentist to receive conscious sedation? - Correct Ans-60 How many people must be present for a dentist to perform conscious sedation on a patient? - Correct Ans-2 How many people must be present for a dentist to perform general sedation on a patient? - Correct Ans-3 What is required to be in an operatory of a sedated child patient? - Correct Ans-- adequate size to permit access for emergency procedures - chair equipped for emergency situation, including a CPR board - suction and backup suction (tonsil suction and catheters) What is required to be in a recovery room of a sedated child patient? - Correct Ans-- suction and backup suctions - postive pressure oxygen - adequate lighting - adequate size for emergency access - situated so patient can be observed by dentist of office team member at all times Equipment that must be in operatory after child conscious sedation: - Correct Ans-- positive pressure O2 system w/ full face mask - airways - BP cuff and stethoscope - suctions and catheters - pulse oximeter - scale - thermometer Emergency equipment that must be present for child conscious sedation - Correct Ans-- IV setup FIRE FIRE - syringes - tourniquet and tape - defibrillator The following drugs must be accessible from operatory or recovery room: - Correct Ans-- epinephrine - atropine - lidocaine - narcotic antagonist - antihistamine - corticosteroid - nitroglycerine - Who grants sedation permits? - Correct Ans-Board of dentistry Any dentist practicing in FL must notify the BOD in writing by registered mail, post marked within how many hours, of any mortality or other incident occurring in out pt facilities? - Correct Ans-48 hours A complete written report of mortality or other incident must be filed with the BOD within how many days of the incident? - Correct Ans-30 days A dental hygienest under ______ supervision may administer local anesthesia to a non