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FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES
Questions and Correct Answers
_______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam,
diagnosis, treatment planning and care of conditions within the
human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures. Ans: —
Dentistry
______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic
dental services and any related extra oral procedure required in
the performance of services. Ans: — Dental Hygiene
Board of Dentistry members include: Ans: — 11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD
Ans: — At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on
BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
Ans: — 4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may
serve? Ans: — 10
Who appoints the BOD members? Ans: — Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old.
Ans: — 60 years old
Authorization for irremediable tasks under General Supervision is
valid for ____ months. Ans: — 13 months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks? Ans: — BOD
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Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures? Ans: —
Irremediable
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not
cause an increased risk to the patient? Ans: — Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? Ans: —
Irremediable
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light
source, monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is
performing a ______ task. Ans: — Remediable
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes
into the office with an emergency. Which remediable task is the
hygienist/assistant able to perform? Ans: — Recementing
temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what
type of task? Ans: — Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions
specified in the laws? Ans: — both DH and DA
CE requirements for DDS and DH Ans: — CPR every biennium (2
years)
2 Hour Medical Error CE
2 Hour Domestic Violence CE every 3rd biennium
HIV CE at 1st renewal
Extra CE credits Ans: — Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
Pro Bono CE Credit Ans: — 1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work.
Max 7Hrs Biennium
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FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES
Questions and Correct Answers
_______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam,
diagnosis, treatment planning and care of conditions within the
human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures. Ans: —
Dentistry
______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic
dental services and any related extra oral procedure required in
the performance of services. Ans: — Dental Hygiene
Board of Dentistry members include: Ans: — 11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD
Ans: — At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on
BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
Ans: — 4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may
serve? Ans: — 10
Who appoints the BOD members? Ans: — Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old.
Ans: — 60 years old
Authorization for irremediable tasks under General Supervision is
valid for ____ months. Ans: — 13 months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks? Ans: — BOD
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Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures? Ans: —
Irremediable
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not
cause an increased risk to the patient? Ans: — Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? Ans: —
Irremediable
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light
source, monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is
performing a ______ task. Ans: — Remediable
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes
into the office with an emergency. Which remediable task is the
hygienist/assistant able to perform? Ans: — Recementing
temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what
type of task? Ans: — Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions
specified in the laws? Ans: — both DH and DA
CE requirements for DDS and DH Ans: — CPR every biennium (2
years)
2 Hour Medical Error CE
2 Hour Domestic Violence CE every 3rd biennium
HIV CE at 1st renewal
Extra CE credits Ans: — Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
Pro Bono CE Credit Ans: — 1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work.
Max 7Hrs Biennium
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