FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA) WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
LATEST VERSION 2026
What must a healthcare provider do before referring a patient to an entity they
invest in? - ANSWER-They must give the patient a written disclosure about
their investment in the entity.
Who can access a patient's medical records or discuss their condition? -
ANSWER-Only the patient, their legal representative, or healthcare providers
involved in their care, unless the patient gives written permission.
When can medical records be shared without written patient consent? (4) -
ANSWER-Court cases/legal actions, statistical research, poison control centers,
investigations of child abuse or neglect
Can disciplinary action be sought for performing health care services on the
wrong patient, a wrong-site procedure, a wrong procedure, or an unauthorized
procedure or a procedure that is medically unnecessary or otherwise unrelated
to the patient's diagnosis or medical condition? - ANSWER-Yes.
Can disciplinary action be sought for "upcoding?" - ANSWER-Yes.
Can disciplinary action be sought for intentionally submitting a claim,
statement, or bill for payment of services that were not rendered? - ANSWER-
Yes.
,What is the maximum supply of opioid prescription for acute pain in Florida? -
ANSWER-3-day supply.
When can a prescriber issue up to a 7-day supply for acute pain? - ANSWER-
When medically necessary.
Can a provider use telehealth to perform a patient evaluation? - ANSWER-Yes.
If a telehealth evaluation is sufficient to diagnose and treat, is a physical exam
required? - ANSWER-No.
Who is considered the dentist of record if the original dentist cannot be
identified? - ANSWER-The owner of the dental practice.
What is grounds for discipline related to impairment of a dentist? - ANSWER-
Being unable to practice safely due to illness, substance use, or mental or
physical condition.
Is wrongful delegation grounds for disciplinary action? - ANSWER-Yes.
Is pre-signing blank Rx or laboratory work order forms grounds for disciplinary
action? - ANSWER-Yes.
What is the minimum suspension for a dentist as a result of disciplinary action?
- ANSWER-6 months.
When will the department reissue a disciplined dentist's license? - ANSWER-
After the board certifies that all terms of the final order have been met.
What is required before starting orthodontic treatment or using an orthodontic
appliance? - ANSWER-An in-person exam (within 12 months) and review of
recent diagnostic imaging.
, What type of hygienist is allowed to administer local anesthesia? - ANSWER-
Certified Registered Dental Hygienists.
When may a hygienist give local anesthesia after nitrous oxide is started? -
ANSWER-Under direct supervision.
Can a hygienist give local anesthesia to a patient on medical drugs for life
functions? - ANSWER-Yes, under direct supervision.
Can a hygienist give local anesthesia if a drug was given for dental minimal
sedation? - ANSWER-No.
How many patients may a dentist induce at one time using moderate, deep,
pediatric, or general sedation? - ANSWER-Only one patient.
When may a second patient be induced using moderate, deep, pediatric, or
general sedation? - ANSWER-After the first patient is awake, stable, and under
adult care.
Can two patients be sedated at the same time in one office? - ANSWER-Yes, if
there are two permit holders and proper staff and equipment.
Is a sedation permit required if another healthcare provider administers sedation
in a dental office? - ANSWER-Yes—a permit is still required.
How often are anesthesia permits renewed? - ANSWER-Biennially upon
application by the permit holder
Under what supervision may a hygienist help initiate nitrous oxide for dental
patients? - ANSWER-Indirect supervision.
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA) WITH
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS||
LATEST VERSION 2026
What must a healthcare provider do before referring a patient to an entity they
invest in? - ANSWER-They must give the patient a written disclosure about
their investment in the entity.
Who can access a patient's medical records or discuss their condition? -
ANSWER-Only the patient, their legal representative, or healthcare providers
involved in their care, unless the patient gives written permission.
When can medical records be shared without written patient consent? (4) -
ANSWER-Court cases/legal actions, statistical research, poison control centers,
investigations of child abuse or neglect
Can disciplinary action be sought for performing health care services on the
wrong patient, a wrong-site procedure, a wrong procedure, or an unauthorized
procedure or a procedure that is medically unnecessary or otherwise unrelated
to the patient's diagnosis or medical condition? - ANSWER-Yes.
Can disciplinary action be sought for "upcoding?" - ANSWER-Yes.
Can disciplinary action be sought for intentionally submitting a claim,
statement, or bill for payment of services that were not rendered? - ANSWER-
Yes.
,What is the maximum supply of opioid prescription for acute pain in Florida? -
ANSWER-3-day supply.
When can a prescriber issue up to a 7-day supply for acute pain? - ANSWER-
When medically necessary.
Can a provider use telehealth to perform a patient evaluation? - ANSWER-Yes.
If a telehealth evaluation is sufficient to diagnose and treat, is a physical exam
required? - ANSWER-No.
Who is considered the dentist of record if the original dentist cannot be
identified? - ANSWER-The owner of the dental practice.
What is grounds for discipline related to impairment of a dentist? - ANSWER-
Being unable to practice safely due to illness, substance use, or mental or
physical condition.
Is wrongful delegation grounds for disciplinary action? - ANSWER-Yes.
Is pre-signing blank Rx or laboratory work order forms grounds for disciplinary
action? - ANSWER-Yes.
What is the minimum suspension for a dentist as a result of disciplinary action?
- ANSWER-6 months.
When will the department reissue a disciplined dentist's license? - ANSWER-
After the board certifies that all terms of the final order have been met.
What is required before starting orthodontic treatment or using an orthodontic
appliance? - ANSWER-An in-person exam (within 12 months) and review of
recent diagnostic imaging.
, What type of hygienist is allowed to administer local anesthesia? - ANSWER-
Certified Registered Dental Hygienists.
When may a hygienist give local anesthesia after nitrous oxide is started? -
ANSWER-Under direct supervision.
Can a hygienist give local anesthesia to a patient on medical drugs for life
functions? - ANSWER-Yes, under direct supervision.
Can a hygienist give local anesthesia if a drug was given for dental minimal
sedation? - ANSWER-No.
How many patients may a dentist induce at one time using moderate, deep,
pediatric, or general sedation? - ANSWER-Only one patient.
When may a second patient be induced using moderate, deep, pediatric, or
general sedation? - ANSWER-After the first patient is awake, stable, and under
adult care.
Can two patients be sedated at the same time in one office? - ANSWER-Yes, if
there are two permit holders and proper staff and equipment.
Is a sedation permit required if another healthcare provider administers sedation
in a dental office? - ANSWER-Yes—a permit is still required.
How often are anesthesia permits renewed? - ANSWER-Biennially upon
application by the permit holder
Under what supervision may a hygienist help initiate nitrous oxide for dental
patients? - ANSWER-Indirect supervision.
