DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
FINAL: JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE NC LAWS QUIZ 1–9 2026 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, RATIONALES & CHEAT SHEET
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
residing in or practicing in NC
One term of three years What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs functions
for impaired hygienist and dentist
A majority of the members of said board What constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-
treasurer
$100 per day Compensation / 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 Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in
place in the office of the holder, duplicate license is more than one office?
issued to holder upon receipt of application for duplicate
and fee
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
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
The date of the announcement of the results of the next A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
succeeding board examination of candidates for
licensure to practice dental hygiene
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, Who is eligible for a volunteer 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
Class 2 misdemeanor What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired
,Dental hygiene 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 hygienist 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
Board 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
Direct supervision 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
$81 North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 Duplicate license fee
$50 Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
31st
Class 1 misdemeanor Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of offense
, Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in good
standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the
National Board dental hygiene examination
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony 2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a
charge or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has license
engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation
in obtaining a license or renewal
Yes (true) Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a hearing
Yes (true) Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists What supervision is required for a private practice RDH
3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home
2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under
supervision of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in
med emerg, other required hrs of yearly CE, designation
by employing dentist as being capable of performing
procedures without direct supervision
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license
Board, submit $265 application fee, provide written
evidence of military spouse status and hold a current DH
license from another jurisdiction whose standards are
equivalent to NC
5 years experience in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh
annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly
2 How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise
Enjoin from practice revocation of license and initiation of Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by
appropriate legal proceedings
Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours of CE are
CE each calendar year required
FINAL: JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE NC LAWS QUIZ 1–9 2026 | PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, RATIONALES & CHEAT SHEET
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the board
residing in or practicing in NC
One term of three years What is the term limit for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal, What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs functions
for impaired hygienist and dentist
A majority of the members of said board What constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas Name the judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-
treasurer
$100 per day Compensation / 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 Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do if you work in
place in the office of the holder, duplicate license is more than one office?
issued to holder upon receipt of application for duplicate
and fee
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
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
The date of the announcement of the results of the next A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until
succeeding board examination of candidates for
licensure to practice dental hygiene
Dentist with out-of-state current or expired license, Who is eligible for a volunteer 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
Class 2 misdemeanor What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) Does the board have authority to develop programs for impaired
,Dental hygiene 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 hygienist 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
Board 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
Direct supervision 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
$81 North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee
$25 Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals
$25 Duplicate license fee
$50 Late fee for licensure
Jan 31 RDH licensure renewal is due on
March 31st When does the license renewal become void if not paid
$50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
31st
Class 1 misdemeanor Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be what type of offense
, Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
territory and produces satisfactory evidence, is in good
standing with the licensing jurisdiction, has passed the
National Board dental hygiene examination
Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony 2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or revoke/ suspend a
charge or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has license
engaged in any acts of fraud deceit or misrepresentation
in obtaining a license or renewal
Yes (true) Once notified by the Board of misconduct do applicants have a right to a hearing
Yes (true) Can the board conduct the investigation issue subpoenas and take depositions
Direct supervision under one or more dentists What supervision is required for a private practice RDH
3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of Criteria for an RDH to practice in a nursing home
2,000 hrs of prophy or perio debridement under
supervision of licensed dentist, CPR cert, 6 hrs of CE in
med emerg, other required hrs of yearly CE, designation
by employing dentist as being capable of performing
procedures without direct supervision
Complete and sign a notarized application from the Requirements for a military spouse to receive a dental hygiene license
Board, submit $265 application fee, provide written
evidence of military spouse status and hold a current DH
license from another jurisdiction whose standards are
equivalent to NC
5 years experience in clinical hygiene CPR cert updated Qualifications for an RDH to become a public health rdh
annually 6 hours of CE in med emerg yearly
2 How many Rdh's can a 1 DDS supervise
Enjoin from practice revocation of license and initiation of Practicing hygiene without a license is punishable by
appropriate legal proceedings
Each RDH must complete a minimum of 6 clock hours of List the criteria to renew a dental hygiene license how many hours of CE are
CE each calendar year required
