Dental Laws and Infection Control Final –
Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep PDF | Graded A+
No (False) - correct answerDoes the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - correct answerTotal 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 answerRestrictions 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 answerWhat 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 answerWhat are
the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - correct answerHow 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 answerWho can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years - correct answerWhat 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 answerWhat
is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - correct answerWhat constitutes a quorum of
the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - correct answerName the judicial
power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - correct answerCompensation / 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 answerDescribe 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
answerTwo 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 answerA 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 answerWho is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - correct answerWhat type of offense is a violation of board rules
regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - correct answerDoes the board have authority to develop programs for
impaired
Dental hygiene - correct answerPerforming 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 answerAny 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 answerThe 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 answerActs 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 answerNorth Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 - correct answerContribution to the NC caring dental professionals
Questions & Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Exam Prep PDF | Graded A+
No (False) - correct answerDoes the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - correct answerTotal 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 answerRestrictions 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 answerWhat 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 answerWhat are
the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - correct answerHow 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 answerWho can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years - correct answerWhat 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 answerWhat
is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
A majority of the members of said board - correct answerWhat constitutes a quorum of
the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - correct answerName the judicial
power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - correct answerCompensation / 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 answerDescribe 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
answerTwo 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 answerA 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 answerWho is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - correct answerWhat type of offense is a violation of board rules
regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - correct answerDoes the board have authority to develop programs for
impaired
Dental hygiene - correct answerPerforming 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 answerAny 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 answerThe 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 answerActs 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 answerNorth Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 - correct answerContribution to the NC caring dental professionals
