Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10
years. He comes to NC and has met the requirements and
receives his license by credentials from the NC State
Board of Dentistry. How long does Dr. Picasso have to
establish a practice location and actively practice
dentistry in NC? - Correct Answers ✅One year from the
date the license is issued
"Spray-wipe-spray" - Correct Answers ✅the surface
with the disinfectant and wipe it using a disposable towel
to clean the surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by another
"spray" to disinfect the surface.
wipe-discard-wipe - Correct Answers ✅When using
disposable disinfectant wipes, the process is described as
because the user uses one wipe to clean the surface,
discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe to disinfect the
surface.
Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be
registered by the _________________________ and be
approved for use in health care settings (i.e., hospital
grade). - Correct Answers ✅EPA
,Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
The _________________________________regulates low- and
intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on
environmental surfaces (clinical contact surfaces and
housekeeping). - Correct Answers ✅Environmental
Protection Agency
The________________________________________________
regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level
disinfectants (e.g., glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide,
and peracetic acid) used on heat-sensitive semicritical
patient care devices. - Correct Answers ✅Food and
Drug Administration
A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an
instructors license - Correct Answers ✅False
What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE
credits
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course
attended, name of instructor, name of organization or
sponsor offering the course - Correct Answers ✅Title,
number of instruction hours, date of course attended,
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor
offering the course
,Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
Duplicate license fee - Correct Answers ✅$25
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license - Correct
Answers ✅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
How many signatures are needed on the petition to
nominate a RDH to the board - Correct Answers ✅No
less than 10 signatures
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists,
RDH's, Citizen members? - Correct Answers ✅8 total
members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? - Correct Answers ✅No
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters,
consumer cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene
licensing matters - Correct Answers ✅True
, Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
Consumer member is selected and appointed by the
governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold a
license in dentistry or hygiene - Correct Answers ✅True
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member? - Correct Answers ✅Must hold a current nc
license and reside in or practice in NC
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH
members to the board - Correct Answers ✅Every
hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in
or practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member - Correct
Answers ✅One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental
Examiners? list three functions - Correct Answers
✅Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal,
conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs
for impaired hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board - Correct
Answers ✅A majority of the members of the board
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10
years. He comes to NC and has met the requirements and
receives his license by credentials from the NC State
Board of Dentistry. How long does Dr. Picasso have to
establish a practice location and actively practice
dentistry in NC? - Correct Answers ✅One year from the
date the license is issued
"Spray-wipe-spray" - Correct Answers ✅the surface
with the disinfectant and wipe it using a disposable towel
to clean the surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by another
"spray" to disinfect the surface.
wipe-discard-wipe - Correct Answers ✅When using
disposable disinfectant wipes, the process is described as
because the user uses one wipe to clean the surface,
discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe to disinfect the
surface.
Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be
registered by the _________________________ and be
approved for use in health care settings (i.e., hospital
grade). - Correct Answers ✅EPA
,Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
The _________________________________regulates low- and
intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on
environmental surfaces (clinical contact surfaces and
housekeeping). - Correct Answers ✅Environmental
Protection Agency
The________________________________________________
regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level
disinfectants (e.g., glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide,
and peracetic acid) used on heat-sensitive semicritical
patient care devices. - Correct Answers ✅Food and
Drug Administration
A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an
instructors license - Correct Answers ✅False
What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE
credits
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course
attended, name of instructor, name of organization or
sponsor offering the course - Correct Answers ✅Title,
number of instruction hours, date of course attended,
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor
offering the course
,Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
Duplicate license fee - Correct Answers ✅$25
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license - Correct
Answers ✅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
How many signatures are needed on the petition to
nominate a RDH to the board - Correct Answers ✅No
less than 10 signatures
Total number of Board members? How many Dentists,
RDH's, Citizen members? - Correct Answers ✅8 total
members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? - Correct Answers ✅No
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters,
consumer cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene
licensing matters - Correct Answers ✅True
, Dental Laws and Infection Control
License Exam Preparation for North
Carolina Dental Board 2026
Consumer member is selected and appointed by the
governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold a
license in dentistry or hygiene - Correct Answers ✅True
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board
member? - Correct Answers ✅Must hold a current nc
license and reside in or practice in NC
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH
members to the board - Correct Answers ✅Every
hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in
or practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member - Correct
Answers ✅One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental
Examiners? list three functions - Correct Answers
✅Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal,
conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs
for impaired hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board - Correct
Answers ✅A majority of the members of the board
