FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025!!
Can a DA or DH perform in-office bleaching? - --answer-In-office bleaching is not a delegable duty for
DA; however the rule was recently amended to allow DH to apply bleaching solution, activate light
source, and monitor the remove in-office bleaching materials under the direct supervision of a FL
licensed dentist.
How often can a person renew their inactive status? - --answer-Biennually (once every 2 years)
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-The BOD is charged with the responsibility of protecting the
public from dentists or DH who present a danger to the public
The board finds that licensees who are infected with Hep B present a grave danger to the public by
virtue of the communicability of this infectious disease in a clinical setting
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-Licensees bear the ultimate responsibility for the safety of their
patients when the licensee or personnel employed by the licensee represent a health risk through direct
or indirect contact with patients
This rule assures the ability of infected licensees to practice so long as adequate safeguards are
maintained.
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-Any FL licensed dentist or DH practicing in this state who is
infected with the Hep B virus is required to notify the board of such in writing no later than 14 days after
learning of his/her infection with the Hep B virus
,The board shall by rule establish procedures for reporting carrier status and shall establish practice
requirements which will protect the public from transmission of the Hep B virus in a dental practice
setting or during dental procedure
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-Any report of Hep B carrier status filed by a licensee or applicant
in compliance with the requirements established by the board shall be confidential and exempt from
provisions, except for the purpose of the investigation or prosecution of alleged violations of this
chapter by the department.
Requirement of Hep B carriers - --answer-Licensees infected must successfully complete an educational
program (6 clock hours) approved by the board which will aid in a better understanding of the disease
w/in 6 months after receiving acknowledgment.
Monitoring of licensees infected with Hep B - --answer-Infected licensees will be monitored on a
random basis at least once a year by board approved consultants for the purpose of verifying
compliance with sterilization, disinfection and barrier techniques
The random monitoring will be performed in addition to any checks conducted by any county health
department. The monitor's report shall be forwarded to the Board's Executive Director w/in 14 days of
the monitor's visit.
Infected licensees (Hep B) shall notify - --answer-The pt, bards executive director and local county
health dept. at any time a barrier technique has been or may have been broken.
*Pt must be notified immediately
Notifications of Hep B - --answer-Telephonic notification must be accomplished with in 24 hours and
must be followed up by written notification no later than 72 hours after the barrier technique has been
broken.
Notification by the infected licensees shall include, at a minimum - --answer--What barrier technique
was broken
-Steps undertaken to notify affected pt
, -Steps undertaken to overcome the break in technique
A break in barrier technique includes but is not limed to: - --answer-any puncture, tear or cut in the
gloves at any time during which contact w/ the pt is made or at any time a break, abrasion or cut of the
skin occurs which could expose the pt to risk of infection
Monitors will perform their duties by making random, on-site visit at least once a year for a _____ year
period and at least _____ thereafter - --answer-three (3); tri-annually
Inspection and evaluation of compliance shall include the following procedures, the results of which
must be reported to the Board's Executive Director w/in 14 days of the monitor's visit - --answer-1.
Personal interviews w/ each member of the office staff regarding procedures which are followed in the
clinical setting
2. Review the dentist's appt book to documents the number of days the dentist has practiced since
notifications of being infected or last eval, and # of pts seen since that date
3. The # of boxes of examination and surgical protective gloves on hand and the # purchased since
notification of infection or the last eval
4. The # and type of masks on hand and the # and type purchased since notification of infection or the
last eval
5. A determination of whether all personnel since notification of infection or any new personnel since
the last eval have been checked for surface antigens and surface antibodies and whether all personnel
have been specifically educated regarding appropriate sterilization, disinfection and barrier technique
necessary to prevent communication of the Hep B virus
6. Identification and description of training provided and procedures and protocols utilized
7. A determination of whether all office personnel are familiar w/ procedures and reporting
requirements which are necessary if a break in barrier techniques occurs
8. A determination of whether heat sterilization is routinely used and whether the heat sterilization is
monitored monthly
9. A determination of the type of cold disinfectant used, its spectrum, brand name and chemical
composition
10. A list of instruments and materials which are routinely cold sterilized and a determination of the
efficacy of the procedures
11. Identification and documentation of any incidents of a break in barrier technique or potential breaks
which were averted
AND ANSWERS 2025!!
Can a DA or DH perform in-office bleaching? - --answer-In-office bleaching is not a delegable duty for
DA; however the rule was recently amended to allow DH to apply bleaching solution, activate light
source, and monitor the remove in-office bleaching materials under the direct supervision of a FL
licensed dentist.
How often can a person renew their inactive status? - --answer-Biennually (once every 2 years)
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-The BOD is charged with the responsibility of protecting the
public from dentists or DH who present a danger to the public
The board finds that licensees who are infected with Hep B present a grave danger to the public by
virtue of the communicability of this infectious disease in a clinical setting
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-Licensees bear the ultimate responsibility for the safety of their
patients when the licensee or personnel employed by the licensee represent a health risk through direct
or indirect contact with patients
This rule assures the ability of infected licensees to practice so long as adequate safeguards are
maintained.
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-Any FL licensed dentist or DH practicing in this state who is
infected with the Hep B virus is required to notify the board of such in writing no later than 14 days after
learning of his/her infection with the Hep B virus
,The board shall by rule establish procedures for reporting carrier status and shall establish practice
requirements which will protect the public from transmission of the Hep B virus in a dental practice
setting or during dental procedure
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - --answer-Any report of Hep B carrier status filed by a licensee or applicant
in compliance with the requirements established by the board shall be confidential and exempt from
provisions, except for the purpose of the investigation or prosecution of alleged violations of this
chapter by the department.
Requirement of Hep B carriers - --answer-Licensees infected must successfully complete an educational
program (6 clock hours) approved by the board which will aid in a better understanding of the disease
w/in 6 months after receiving acknowledgment.
Monitoring of licensees infected with Hep B - --answer-Infected licensees will be monitored on a
random basis at least once a year by board approved consultants for the purpose of verifying
compliance with sterilization, disinfection and barrier techniques
The random monitoring will be performed in addition to any checks conducted by any county health
department. The monitor's report shall be forwarded to the Board's Executive Director w/in 14 days of
the monitor's visit.
Infected licensees (Hep B) shall notify - --answer-The pt, bards executive director and local county
health dept. at any time a barrier technique has been or may have been broken.
*Pt must be notified immediately
Notifications of Hep B - --answer-Telephonic notification must be accomplished with in 24 hours and
must be followed up by written notification no later than 72 hours after the barrier technique has been
broken.
Notification by the infected licensees shall include, at a minimum - --answer--What barrier technique
was broken
-Steps undertaken to notify affected pt
, -Steps undertaken to overcome the break in technique
A break in barrier technique includes but is not limed to: - --answer-any puncture, tear or cut in the
gloves at any time during which contact w/ the pt is made or at any time a break, abrasion or cut of the
skin occurs which could expose the pt to risk of infection
Monitors will perform their duties by making random, on-site visit at least once a year for a _____ year
period and at least _____ thereafter - --answer-three (3); tri-annually
Inspection and evaluation of compliance shall include the following procedures, the results of which
must be reported to the Board's Executive Director w/in 14 days of the monitor's visit - --answer-1.
Personal interviews w/ each member of the office staff regarding procedures which are followed in the
clinical setting
2. Review the dentist's appt book to documents the number of days the dentist has practiced since
notifications of being infected or last eval, and # of pts seen since that date
3. The # of boxes of examination and surgical protective gloves on hand and the # purchased since
notification of infection or the last eval
4. The # and type of masks on hand and the # and type purchased since notification of infection or the
last eval
5. A determination of whether all personnel since notification of infection or any new personnel since
the last eval have been checked for surface antigens and surface antibodies and whether all personnel
have been specifically educated regarding appropriate sterilization, disinfection and barrier technique
necessary to prevent communication of the Hep B virus
6. Identification and description of training provided and procedures and protocols utilized
7. A determination of whether all office personnel are familiar w/ procedures and reporting
requirements which are necessary if a break in barrier techniques occurs
8. A determination of whether heat sterilization is routinely used and whether the heat sterilization is
monitored monthly
9. A determination of the type of cold disinfectant used, its spectrum, brand name and chemical
composition
10. A list of instruments and materials which are routinely cold sterilized and a determination of the
efficacy of the procedures
11. Identification and documentation of any incidents of a break in barrier technique or potential breaks
which were averted
