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DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board✔✔No less than 10 signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board✔✔Every
hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member✔✔One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions✔✔Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct
examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board✔✔A majority of the members of said board
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-
treasurer✔✔The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not to
exceed✔✔$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in more
than one office?✔✔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
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license✔✔Any person who is licensed to practice
hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
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applicant may not have previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State
Board of Dental Examiners
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until✔✔The date of the announcement of
the results of the next succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
Who is eligible for a volunteer license✔✔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
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws✔✔Class 2
misdemeanor
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired✔✔Yes (true)
Performing 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 hygiene
Any 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✔✔Dental hygienist
The 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✔✔Board
Acts 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✔✔Direct
supervision
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity?✔✔No (False)
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Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?✔✔8
total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer
members:✔✔Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote
for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?✔✔member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC
state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?✔✔Must hold a
current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
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DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION
CONTROL FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
COMPLETE WITH 100%CORRECT
ANSWERS
How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board✔✔No less than 10 signatures
Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board✔✔Every
hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or practicing in NC
What is the term limit for a board member✔✔One term of three years
What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions✔✔Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, conduct
examination for licensure, provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist
What constitutes a quorum of the board✔✔A majority of the members of said board
Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-
treasurer✔✔The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas
Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the board and not to
exceed✔✔$100 per day
Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in more
than one office?✔✔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
Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license✔✔Any person who is licensed to practice
hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
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applicant may not have previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State
Board of Dental Examiners
A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until✔✔The date of the announcement of
the results of the next succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene
Who is eligible for a volunteer license✔✔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
What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws✔✔Class 2
misdemeanor
Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired✔✔Yes (true)
Performing 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 hygiene
Any 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✔✔Dental hygienist
The 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✔✔Board
Acts 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✔✔Direct
supervision
Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity?✔✔No (False)
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Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen members?✔✔8
total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental hygienist, and consumer
members:✔✔Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer cannot vote
for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
What is the selection criteria for the consumer member? How is this member
chosen?✔✔member is selected and appointed by the governor and must be an NC
state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or hygiene
are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?✔✔Must hold a
current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
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