Dental Laws and Infection Control Final,
Jurisprudence Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
No (False) - Answer -Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - Answer -Total number of
Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for dental
or dental hygiene licensing matters - Answer -Restrictions placed on the dentist,
dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - Answer -What is the
selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - Answer -What are
the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
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,No less than 10 signatures - Answer -How many signatures are needed on the
petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
- Answer -Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years - Answer -What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - Answer -What
is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - Answer -What constitutes a quorum of
the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - Answer -Name the judicial
power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - Answer -Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by
the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the
holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
duplicate and fee - Answer -Describe the criteria for the display of your license.
What do you do if you work in more than one office?
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,Any person who is 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 - Answer -Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene - Answer -A
provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state 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 - Answer -Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - Answer -What type of offense is a violation of board rules
regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - Answer -Does the board have authority to develop programs for
impaired
Dental hygiene - Answer -Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of
preventive agents to oral structures, exposure and processing of radiographs,
administration of medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of
oral conditions as may be permitted by rules and regulations of the board
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, Dental hygienist - Answer -Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited
school of dental hygiene, who has been licensed by the board and who practices
dental hygiene as prescribed by the board
Board - Answer -The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by
Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of 1915 as
continued in existence by GS 90 - 22
Direct supervision - Answer -Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a
licensed dentist when performed in a locale where a licensed dentist is physically
present during the performance of such acts and such acts are being performed
pursuant to the dentist order
$81 - Answer -North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 - Answer -Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 - Answer -Duplicate license fee
$50 - Answer -Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 - Answer -RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st - Answer -When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st - Answer -What are
the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
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Jurisprudence Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
No (False) - Answer -Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - Answer -Total number of
Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote for dental
or dental hygiene licensing matters - Answer -Restrictions placed on the dentist,
dental hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC state
resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene - Answer -What is the
selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member chosen?
Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC - Answer -What are
the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
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,No less than 10 signatures - Answer -How many signatures are needed on the
petition to nominate a RDH to the board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
- Answer -Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years - Answer -What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct examination for
licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist - Answer -What
is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - Answer -What constitutes a quorum of
the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - Answer -Name the judicial
power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - Answer -Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by
the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the
holder, duplicate license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for
duplicate and fee - Answer -Describe the criteria for the display of your license.
What do you do if you work in more than one office?
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,Any person who is 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 - Answer -Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
The date of the announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental hygiene - Answer -A
provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
Dentist with out-of-state 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 - Answer -Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - Answer -What type of offense is a violation of board rules
regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - Answer -Does the board have authority to develop programs for
impaired
Dental hygiene - Answer -Performing complete oral prophylaxis, application of
preventive agents to oral structures, exposure and processing of radiographs,
administration of medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of
oral conditions as may be permitted by rules and regulations of the board
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, Dental hygienist - Answer -Any person who is a graduate of a board accredited
school of dental hygiene, who has been licensed by the board and who practices
dental hygiene as prescribed by the board
Board - Answer -The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners created by
Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178 Public Laws of 1915 as
continued in existence by GS 90 - 22
Direct supervision - Answer -Acts are deemed to be under the supervision of a
licensed dentist when performed in a locale where a licensed dentist is physically
present during the performance of such acts and such acts are being performed
pursuant to the dentist order
$81 - Answer -North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 - Answer -Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 - Answer -Duplicate license fee
$50 - Answer -Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 - Answer -RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st - Answer -When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st - Answer -What are
the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
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