FL LAWS AND RULES EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
BOARD of DENTISTRY - headquarters in - ANSWER-Tallahassee
One member of the board must be at least how old? - ANSWER-60 years old
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWER-10
years
How many years in term? - ANSWER-4 year terms
T/F ADVISORY COUNCILS can make rules - ANSWER-FALSE
ADVISORY COUNCILS serve to ONLY ADVISE the Board of Dentistry and are
authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets and newsletters, but CANNOT make rules
(only suggestions
COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: has how many total members appointed by Board
Chair? - ANSWER-5
COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: # of each type of members? - ANSWER-- 1 hygienist
Board member CHAIRS THE COUNCIL
- 1 dentist Board member
- 3 hygienists from private practices.
COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: minimum # meetings per year? - ANSWER-3
meetings
COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: has how many total members appointed by Board
Chair? - ANSWER-4
COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: # of each type of members? - ANSWER-- 1 Board
Member CHAIRS THE COUNCIL
- 3 dental assistants actively engaged in assisting
COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: minimum # meetings per year? - ANSWER-NONE
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
BIENNIUM - ANSWER-(every 2 years = every license renewal)
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
PROOF OF CE COMPLETION (documentation) MUST BE KEPT FOR _____YEARS. -
ANSWER-- PROOF OF CE COMPLETION (documentation) MUST BE KEPT FOR
FOUR (4) YEARS.
- DO NOT SEND PROOF UNLESS YOU ARE AUDITED. Audits are random
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
,REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LICENSURE Per BIENNIUM - ANSWER-1. 30 CE
hours
2. CPR course at the basic life support level. (NOT COUNTED IN hours toward CE)*****
OTHERS ARE
Must include HANDS ON traininig
CPR certification by the AHA or American Red Cross is good for TWO (2) years.
3. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors
4. 2 hour course in course in HIV/AIDS by first renewal
5. 2 hour course in Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LICENSURE EVERY THIRD BIENNIUM (EVERY 6
YEARS) - ANSWER-2 hour Domestic Violence Course every THIRD BIENNIUM*******
(every 6 years) for license renewal.
every third biennial licensure renewal or for reactivation of a license
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE Requirements for DENTAL HYGENISTS Per BIENNIUM - ANSWER-Dentist and
hygienist requirements are the same except D=30 H=24
1. 24 CE hours
2. CPR course at the basic life support level. (NOT COUNTED IN hours toward CE)*****
OTHERS ARE
CPR certification by the AHA or American Red Cross is good for TWO (2) years.
3. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors
4. 2 hour course in course in HIV/AIDS by first renewal
5. 2 hour course in Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE Requirements for DENTAL HYGENISTS Per BIENNIUM
Board requires each licensed hygienist to complete at least__________ CE, but no more
than_______________ of CE in dental subjects BIENNIALLY in Board approved
subjects. - ANSWER-Board requires each licensed hygienist to complete at least 24 CE,
but no more than 36 hours of CE in dental subjects BIENNIALLY in Board approved
subjects.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL HYGENISTS EVERY THIRD BIENNIUM (EVERY
6 YEARS) - ANSWER-2 hour Domestic Violence Course every THIRD BIENNIUM*******
(every 6 years) for license renewal.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
, CE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LAB EMPLOYEE (64B27-1.003) Per BIENNIUM -
ANSWER-1. 18 CE hours
2. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors
3. 1-3 hour course on the laws and rules that govern dental laboratories and dental
technicians
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
DENTAL LAB EMPLOYEE (64B27-1.003)
Ways to earn continuing education credits? - ANSWER-- up to 4 hours by the
performance of pro bono services
- Attendance at lectures, study clubs, college courses, conventions, and research
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
ANESTHESIA: Each Biennium, all dentists who hold an active sedation permit of any
level must complete a __________________ hour board-approved continuing education
education course in Medical Emergencies. - ANSWER-Each Biennium, all dentists who
hold an active sedation permit of any level must complete a four hour board-approved
continuing education education course in Medical Emergencies.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
SUBJECT AREAS - ANSWER-Basic medical and scientific subjects: biology,
microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy, pathology, physiology,
chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia,
analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the oral cavity.
Clinical and technical subjects: techniques in general dentistry or recognized specialties,
dental materials and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis & sterilization
technique and radiology.
Patient health and safety: public health problems communicable diseases, ER care,
CPR, advanced life support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk
management.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
T/F CE CREDIT for courses on organization or design of a dental office, practice
development or management, marketing of dental services, investments or financial
management and personnel management .? - ANSWER-FALSE
types of courses do not relate directly to providing dental care
*******The board may also authorize up to 3 CE HOURS biennially for a practice
management course that includes principles of ethical practice management, provides
substance abuse, effective communication with patients, time management, and burnout
prevention instruction.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Licencees excused from CE requirements? - ANSWER-1.
New licensees are exempt from CE requirements for 1st biennium (must complete HIV
course prior to 1st renewal)
2. Enrolled full-time in a post-graduate specialty training or residency program
3. Serving as full-time faculty members at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting
school
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
BOARD of DENTISTRY - headquarters in - ANSWER-Tallahassee
One member of the board must be at least how old? - ANSWER-60 years old
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWER-10
years
How many years in term? - ANSWER-4 year terms
T/F ADVISORY COUNCILS can make rules - ANSWER-FALSE
ADVISORY COUNCILS serve to ONLY ADVISE the Board of Dentistry and are
authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets and newsletters, but CANNOT make rules
(only suggestions
COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: has how many total members appointed by Board
Chair? - ANSWER-5
COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: # of each type of members? - ANSWER-- 1 hygienist
Board member CHAIRS THE COUNCIL
- 1 dentist Board member
- 3 hygienists from private practices.
COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: minimum # meetings per year? - ANSWER-3
meetings
COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: has how many total members appointed by Board
Chair? - ANSWER-4
COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: # of each type of members? - ANSWER-- 1 Board
Member CHAIRS THE COUNCIL
- 3 dental assistants actively engaged in assisting
COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: minimum # meetings per year? - ANSWER-NONE
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
BIENNIUM - ANSWER-(every 2 years = every license renewal)
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
PROOF OF CE COMPLETION (documentation) MUST BE KEPT FOR _____YEARS. -
ANSWER-- PROOF OF CE COMPLETION (documentation) MUST BE KEPT FOR
FOUR (4) YEARS.
- DO NOT SEND PROOF UNLESS YOU ARE AUDITED. Audits are random
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
,REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LICENSURE Per BIENNIUM - ANSWER-1. 30 CE
hours
2. CPR course at the basic life support level. (NOT COUNTED IN hours toward CE)*****
OTHERS ARE
Must include HANDS ON traininig
CPR certification by the AHA or American Red Cross is good for TWO (2) years.
3. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors
4. 2 hour course in course in HIV/AIDS by first renewal
5. 2 hour course in Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LICENSURE EVERY THIRD BIENNIUM (EVERY 6
YEARS) - ANSWER-2 hour Domestic Violence Course every THIRD BIENNIUM*******
(every 6 years) for license renewal.
every third biennial licensure renewal or for reactivation of a license
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE Requirements for DENTAL HYGENISTS Per BIENNIUM - ANSWER-Dentist and
hygienist requirements are the same except D=30 H=24
1. 24 CE hours
2. CPR course at the basic life support level. (NOT COUNTED IN hours toward CE)*****
OTHERS ARE
CPR certification by the AHA or American Red Cross is good for TWO (2) years.
3. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors
4. 2 hour course in course in HIV/AIDS by first renewal
5. 2 hour course in Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE Requirements for DENTAL HYGENISTS Per BIENNIUM
Board requires each licensed hygienist to complete at least__________ CE, but no more
than_______________ of CE in dental subjects BIENNIALLY in Board approved
subjects. - ANSWER-Board requires each licensed hygienist to complete at least 24 CE,
but no more than 36 hours of CE in dental subjects BIENNIALLY in Board approved
subjects.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
CE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL HYGENISTS EVERY THIRD BIENNIUM (EVERY
6 YEARS) - ANSWER-2 hour Domestic Violence Course every THIRD BIENNIUM*******
(every 6 years) for license renewal.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
, CE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LAB EMPLOYEE (64B27-1.003) Per BIENNIUM -
ANSWER-1. 18 CE hours
2. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors
3. 1-3 hour course on the laws and rules that govern dental laboratories and dental
technicians
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
DENTAL LAB EMPLOYEE (64B27-1.003)
Ways to earn continuing education credits? - ANSWER-- up to 4 hours by the
performance of pro bono services
- Attendance at lectures, study clubs, college courses, conventions, and research
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
ANESTHESIA: Each Biennium, all dentists who hold an active sedation permit of any
level must complete a __________________ hour board-approved continuing education
education course in Medical Emergencies. - ANSWER-Each Biennium, all dentists who
hold an active sedation permit of any level must complete a four hour board-approved
continuing education education course in Medical Emergencies.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
SUBJECT AREAS - ANSWER-Basic medical and scientific subjects: biology,
microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy, pathology, physiology,
chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia,
analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the oral cavity.
Clinical and technical subjects: techniques in general dentistry or recognized specialties,
dental materials and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis & sterilization
technique and radiology.
Patient health and safety: public health problems communicable diseases, ER care,
CPR, advanced life support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk
management.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
T/F CE CREDIT for courses on organization or design of a dental office, practice
development or management, marketing of dental services, investments or financial
management and personnel management .? - ANSWER-FALSE
types of courses do not relate directly to providing dental care
*******The board may also authorize up to 3 CE HOURS biennially for a practice
management course that includes principles of ethical practice management, provides
substance abuse, effective communication with patients, time management, and burnout
prevention instruction.
CONTINUING EDUCATION: Licencees excused from CE requirements? - ANSWER-1.
New licensees are exempt from CE requirements for 1st biennium (must complete HIV
course prior to 1st renewal)
2. Enrolled full-time in a post-graduate specialty training or residency program
3. Serving as full-time faculty members at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting
school
