FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES (DENTAL EXAM ADEX
CDCA) EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED VERSION
ALREADY GRADED A+ (2026/2027)
Question 1
According to Fla. Stat. § 466.001, what is the primary legislative intent behind the Florida
Dentistry Practice Act?
A) To promote the business interests of dental professionals
B) To ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist meets minimum requirements for safe
practice and that dangerous practitioners are prohibited from practicing
C) To limit the number of dentists practicing in Florida
D) To standardize dental fees across the state
Answer: B
Explanation: The legislative intent is clearly stated in § 466.001 — it focuses on ensuring
minimum competency for safe practice, preventing unauthorized individuals from practicing
dentistry, and barring practitioners who fall below minimum competency or present a danger to
the public .
Question 2
According to Fla. Stat. § 466.004, how many members serve on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
A) 9
B) 11
C) 13
D) 15
Answer: B
Explanation: Section 466.004 specifies that the Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members:
seven licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and two laypersons who have never
been dentists or dental hygienists .
Question 3
,What is the length of a Board member's term, and what is the maximum total time a member
may serve?
A) 2-year term; 6 years maximum
B) 4-year term; 8 years maximum
C) 4-year term; 10 years maximum
D) 5-year term; 15 years maximum
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 466.004(1) states that members "shall be appointed for 4-year terms, but
may serve no more than a total of 10 years" .
Question 4
Which of the following councils is statutorily required to advise the Board?
A) Council on Dental Assisting
B) Council on Dental Therapy
C) Council on Dental Hygiene
D) Both A and C
Answer: D
Explanation: The statute explicitly establishes a Council on Dental Hygiene and a Council on
Dental Assisting .
Question 5
Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Dentistry?
A) The Florida Senate
B) The Florida House of Representatives
C) The Governor of Florida
D) The State Surgeon General
Answer: C
Explanation: Board members are appointed by the Governor of Florida, as specified in the
statute governing the Board's composition .
,PART 2: LICENSURE AND EXAMINATIONS
Question 6
According to Fla. Stat. § 466.0065, what is the status of regional licensure examinations (e.g.,
ADEX) for initial licensure in Florida?
A) A candidate can use a regional exam in place of the Florida licensure exam
B) Regional exams are accepted only for dental hygienists, not dentists
C) Regional exams do not meet Florida licensure requirements; candidates must pass the Florida
state licensure exam
D) Regional exams are accepted but require an additional practical exam
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 466.0065 addresses regional licensure examinations. Florida does not
accept regional exams as a substitute for the state's requirements; candidates must meet
Florida's specific examination criteria .
Question 7
What examinations must an applicant successfully complete for dentist licensure in Florida?
A) National Board Dental Examination only
B) Florida Laws and Rules Examination only
C) Dental National Board Examination, Florida Laws and Rules Examination, and ADEX Dental
Licensing Examination
D) ADEX Dental Licensing Examination only
Answer: C
Explanation: According to the Board's licensure requirements, applicants must successfully
complete: (1) Dental National Board Examination, (2) Florida Laws and Rules Examination, and
(3) ADEX Dental Licensing Examination .
Question 8
According to Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-2.0135, if an applicant fails the dental hygiene clinical
examination three times, what must they complete to be eligible for reexamination?
, A) Retake the examination immediately
B) Complete one academic semester of clinical course work at the senior clinical practice level at
an accredited dental hygiene school
C) Pay a penalty fine
D) Submit a letter of recommendation from a supervising dentist
Answer: B
Explanation: Rule 64B5-2.0135(1)(c) specifically requires the completion of one academic
semester of clinical course work at the senior clinical practice level at an ADA-accredited school
after three failed attempts .
Question 9
According to Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-2.0135, what topics are covered in the Florida Laws and
Rules Examination?
A) Only Chapter 466, F.S.
B) Chapters 468 and 465, F.S.
C) Chapter 466, F.S.; Chapter 456, F.S.; and Division 64B5, F.A.C.
D) National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) content
Answer: C
Explanation: The rule explicitly lists the scope: "The provisions of Chapter 466, F.S.; ... Chapter
456, F.S.; and ... Division 64B5, F.A.C." .
Question 10
According to Florida law, what is the minimum age requirement for dentist licensure?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No age requirement specified
Answer: A
Explanation: The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, as specified in the licensure
requirements .
CDCA) EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED VERSION
ALREADY GRADED A+ (2026/2027)
Question 1
According to Fla. Stat. § 466.001, what is the primary legislative intent behind the Florida
Dentistry Practice Act?
A) To promote the business interests of dental professionals
B) To ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist meets minimum requirements for safe
practice and that dangerous practitioners are prohibited from practicing
C) To limit the number of dentists practicing in Florida
D) To standardize dental fees across the state
Answer: B
Explanation: The legislative intent is clearly stated in § 466.001 — it focuses on ensuring
minimum competency for safe practice, preventing unauthorized individuals from practicing
dentistry, and barring practitioners who fall below minimum competency or present a danger to
the public .
Question 2
According to Fla. Stat. § 466.004, how many members serve on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
A) 9
B) 11
C) 13
D) 15
Answer: B
Explanation: Section 466.004 specifies that the Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members:
seven licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and two laypersons who have never
been dentists or dental hygienists .
Question 3
,What is the length of a Board member's term, and what is the maximum total time a member
may serve?
A) 2-year term; 6 years maximum
B) 4-year term; 8 years maximum
C) 4-year term; 10 years maximum
D) 5-year term; 15 years maximum
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 466.004(1) states that members "shall be appointed for 4-year terms, but
may serve no more than a total of 10 years" .
Question 4
Which of the following councils is statutorily required to advise the Board?
A) Council on Dental Assisting
B) Council on Dental Therapy
C) Council on Dental Hygiene
D) Both A and C
Answer: D
Explanation: The statute explicitly establishes a Council on Dental Hygiene and a Council on
Dental Assisting .
Question 5
Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Dentistry?
A) The Florida Senate
B) The Florida House of Representatives
C) The Governor of Florida
D) The State Surgeon General
Answer: C
Explanation: Board members are appointed by the Governor of Florida, as specified in the
statute governing the Board's composition .
,PART 2: LICENSURE AND EXAMINATIONS
Question 6
According to Fla. Stat. § 466.0065, what is the status of regional licensure examinations (e.g.,
ADEX) for initial licensure in Florida?
A) A candidate can use a regional exam in place of the Florida licensure exam
B) Regional exams are accepted only for dental hygienists, not dentists
C) Regional exams do not meet Florida licensure requirements; candidates must pass the Florida
state licensure exam
D) Regional exams are accepted but require an additional practical exam
Answer: C
Explanation: Section 466.0065 addresses regional licensure examinations. Florida does not
accept regional exams as a substitute for the state's requirements; candidates must meet
Florida's specific examination criteria .
Question 7
What examinations must an applicant successfully complete for dentist licensure in Florida?
A) National Board Dental Examination only
B) Florida Laws and Rules Examination only
C) Dental National Board Examination, Florida Laws and Rules Examination, and ADEX Dental
Licensing Examination
D) ADEX Dental Licensing Examination only
Answer: C
Explanation: According to the Board's licensure requirements, applicants must successfully
complete: (1) Dental National Board Examination, (2) Florida Laws and Rules Examination, and
(3) ADEX Dental Licensing Examination .
Question 8
According to Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-2.0135, if an applicant fails the dental hygiene clinical
examination three times, what must they complete to be eligible for reexamination?
, A) Retake the examination immediately
B) Complete one academic semester of clinical course work at the senior clinical practice level at
an accredited dental hygiene school
C) Pay a penalty fine
D) Submit a letter of recommendation from a supervising dentist
Answer: B
Explanation: Rule 64B5-2.0135(1)(c) specifically requires the completion of one academic
semester of clinical course work at the senior clinical practice level at an ADA-accredited school
after three failed attempts .
Question 9
According to Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-2.0135, what topics are covered in the Florida Laws and
Rules Examination?
A) Only Chapter 466, F.S.
B) Chapters 468 and 465, F.S.
C) Chapter 466, F.S.; Chapter 456, F.S.; and Division 64B5, F.A.C.
D) National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) content
Answer: C
Explanation: The rule explicitly lists the scope: "The provisions of Chapter 466, F.S.; ... Chapter
456, F.S.; and ... Division 64B5, F.A.C." .
Question 10
According to Florida law, what is the minimum age requirement for dentist licensure?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) No age requirement specified
Answer: A
Explanation: The applicant must be at least 18 years of age, as specified in the licensure
requirements .
