Dental Laws and Infection Control Final,
Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide, NC Laws,
NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWER -Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER -Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
,One term of three years - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -What is
the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWER -What constitutes a
quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWER -Name the
judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you
do if you work in more than one office?
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Who is eligible for a volunteer license
,Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER -What type of offense is a violation of board
rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER -Does the board have authority to develop programs for
impaired
Dental hygiene - CORRECT 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
Dental hygienist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 - CORRECT ANSWER -Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 - CORRECT ANSWER -Duplicate license fee
, $50 - CORRECT ANSWER -Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 - CORRECT ANSWER -RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st - CORRECT ANSWER -When does the license renewal become void if not
paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
Class 1 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER -Practicing hygiene without a license is
considered to be what type of offense
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and produces satisfactory
evidence, is in good standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the National Board
dental hygiene examination - CORRECT ANSWER -Three criteria for eligibility of
licensure by credentials
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license or
renewal - CORRECT ANSWER -2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or
revoke/ suspend a license
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER -Once notified by the Board of misconduct do
applicants have a right to a hearing
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER -Can the board conduct the investigation issue
subpoenas and take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists - CORRECT ANSWER -What supervision
is required for a private practice RDH
Jurisprudence Exam Study Guide, NC Laws,
NC, STUDY, Laws Quiz 1-9 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWER -Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT
ANSWER -Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
,One term of three years - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -What is
the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWER -What constitutes a
quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWER -Name the
judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you
do if you work in more than one office?
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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER -Who is eligible for a volunteer license
,Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER -What type of offense is a violation of board
rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER -Does the board have authority to develop programs for
impaired
Dental hygiene - CORRECT 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
Dental hygienist - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER -North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 - CORRECT ANSWER -Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 - CORRECT ANSWER -Duplicate license fee
, $50 - CORRECT ANSWER -Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 - CORRECT ANSWER -RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st - CORRECT ANSWER -When does the license renewal become void if not
paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st - CORRECT ANSWER -
What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
Class 1 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER -Practicing hygiene without a license is
considered to be what type of offense
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and produces satisfactory
evidence, is in good standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the National Board
dental hygiene examination - CORRECT ANSWER -Three criteria for eligibility of
licensure by credentials
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude, has engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license or
renewal - CORRECT ANSWER -2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or
revoke/ suspend a license
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER -Once notified by the Board of misconduct do
applicants have a right to a hearing
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWER -Can the board conduct the investigation issue
subpoenas and take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists - CORRECT ANSWER -What supervision
is required for a private practice RDH
