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FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES EXAM
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EXAM INTRODUCTION
EXAM: Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam (2026/2027)
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 60
PASSING SCORE: 100% (60 out of 60 must be correct)
OVERVIEW: This exam covers Florida dental licensure requirements, Board of Dentistry
authority, infection control standards, scope of practice, delegation, record keeping, controlled
substances, and disciplinary actions.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read each question carefully. Select the best answer for each question. All
questions must be answered correctly to achieve a passing score.
COGNITIVE LEVEL DISTRIBUTION:
• 20% Recall (12 questions)
• 55% Application (33 questions)
• 25% Analysis (15 questions)
COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL PRACTICE SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1: LICENSURE — Dr. Sarah Mitchell's Path to Florida Licensure
Dr. Sarah Mitchell graduated from an ADA-accredited dental school in 2019, passed the NBDE
Parts I and II, and has practiced full-time in Georgia for the past 5 years. She now wishes to
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obtain a Florida dental license by credentials. She has never been disciplined, has no criminal
history, and holds an active, unencumbered Georgia license. She has completed 1,400 hours of
clinical practice each year for the past 5 years.
Q1: Under Florida Statutes Chapter 466, which examination requirement must Dr. Mitchell
satisfy that is specific to Florida licensure? A. She must retake the NBDE Parts I and II within 2
years of application. B. She must pass a written examination on Florida laws and rules and a
computer-based diagnostic skills examination. [CORRECT] C. She must complete the ADLEX
clinical examination regardless of her clinical experience. D. She is exempt from all examinations
due to her 5 years of out-of-state practice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 466.006(3)(h), Florida Statutes, requires applicants for licensure by
credentials to pass a written examination on Florida laws and rules and the computer-based
diagnostic skills examination, regardless of prior licensure in another state.
Q2: Dr. Mitchell must demonstrate "full-time practice" for her licensure-by-credentials
application. What is the minimum annual hour requirement defined by Florida law? A. 800
hours per year B. 1,000 hours per year C. 1,200 hours per year [CORRECT] D. 1,500 hours per
year
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Section 466.006(3)(e)(II), Florida Statutes, defines "full-time practice" as a minimum
of 1,200 hours per year for each year in the consecutive 5-year period, including active clinical
practice, full-time faculty positions, or postgraduate dental education.
Q3: As part of her application, Dr. Mitchell must submit to background screening. Under Section
456.0135, Florida Statutes, what additional requirement was added by House Bill 975 (2024
legislative session)? A. Submission of three professional reference letters from Florida-licensed
dentists B. Electronic fingerprinting through a Livescan service provider [CORRECT] C. A personal
interview with the Board of Dentistry D. Submission of dental school transcripts directly from
the registrar
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: House Bill 975 (2024) requires all dental licensure applicants to complete electronic
fingerprinting through a Livescan service provider, with results submitted to the Care Provider
Background Screening Clearinghouse, as mandated by Section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes.
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Q4: Dr. Mitchell's Georgia license has been active and unencumbered for 5 years. Which of the
following would automatically disqualify her from Florida licensure under Section 466.006(3)?
A. Having been cited for a minor traffic violation B. Having been reported to the National
Practitioner Data Bank unless successfully appealed [CORRECT] C. Having completed her
continuing education requirements in Georgia D. Having practiced in a group practice setting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 466.006(3)(d), Florida Statutes, requires applicants to disclose if they have
been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, and such reporting may disqualify the
applicant unless they have successfully appealed to have their name removed.
Q5: Once licensed, Dr. Mitchell must display her license in her Florida practice. According to
Section 466.016, Florida Statutes, where must the license be displayed? A. In the reception area
visible to all patients B. In the dentist's private office C. Conspicuously displayed in the office in
plain sight of patients [CORRECT] D. Only on the practice website
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Section 466.016(1), Florida Statutes, requires every practitioner to post and keep
conspicuously displayed their license in the office where they practice, in plain sight of patients.
A copy must be displayed at each location where the dentist practices.
SCENARIO 2: INFECTION CONTROL — Metropolitan Dental Group Compliance Audit
Metropolitan Dental Group operates a 6-chair practice in Tampa. During a routine compliance
review, the following conditions are observed: (1) sterilization pouches are opened and
instruments are placed on the counter for 3 hours before use; (2) a dental assistant is reusing
single-use disposable prophy angles; (3) surface disinfection is performed with a low-level
disinfectant between patients; (4) PPE is stored in a clean supply closet adjacent to the
sterilization area; and (5) there is no written exposure control plan posted or available for
review.
Q6: The practice is reusing single-use disposable prophy angles. Under Florida infection control
standards and OSHA regulations, what is the proper classification of this violation? A. Minor
equipment deficiency requiring documentation only B. Unprofessional conduct subject to Board
discipline [CORRECT] C. Acceptable practice if the angles are disinfected between uses D. A
billing irregularity rather than a clinical violation
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FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES EXAM
(2026/2027) Complete Questions and
Verified Answers Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded.
EXAM INTRODUCTION
EXAM: Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam (2026/2027)
TOTAL QUESTIONS: 60
PASSING SCORE: 100% (60 out of 60 must be correct)
OVERVIEW: This exam covers Florida dental licensure requirements, Board of Dentistry
authority, infection control standards, scope of practice, delegation, record keeping, controlled
substances, and disciplinary actions.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read each question carefully. Select the best answer for each question. All
questions must be answered correctly to achieve a passing score.
COGNITIVE LEVEL DISTRIBUTION:
• 20% Recall (12 questions)
• 55% Application (33 questions)
• 25% Analysis (15 questions)
COMPREHENSIVE DENTAL PRACTICE SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1: LICENSURE — Dr. Sarah Mitchell's Path to Florida Licensure
Dr. Sarah Mitchell graduated from an ADA-accredited dental school in 2019, passed the NBDE
Parts I and II, and has practiced full-time in Georgia for the past 5 years. She now wishes to
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obtain a Florida dental license by credentials. She has never been disciplined, has no criminal
history, and holds an active, unencumbered Georgia license. She has completed 1,400 hours of
clinical practice each year for the past 5 years.
Q1: Under Florida Statutes Chapter 466, which examination requirement must Dr. Mitchell
satisfy that is specific to Florida licensure? A. She must retake the NBDE Parts I and II within 2
years of application. B. She must pass a written examination on Florida laws and rules and a
computer-based diagnostic skills examination. [CORRECT] C. She must complete the ADLEX
clinical examination regardless of her clinical experience. D. She is exempt from all examinations
due to her 5 years of out-of-state practice.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 466.006(3)(h), Florida Statutes, requires applicants for licensure by
credentials to pass a written examination on Florida laws and rules and the computer-based
diagnostic skills examination, regardless of prior licensure in another state.
Q2: Dr. Mitchell must demonstrate "full-time practice" for her licensure-by-credentials
application. What is the minimum annual hour requirement defined by Florida law? A. 800
hours per year B. 1,000 hours per year C. 1,200 hours per year [CORRECT] D. 1,500 hours per
year
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Section 466.006(3)(e)(II), Florida Statutes, defines "full-time practice" as a minimum
of 1,200 hours per year for each year in the consecutive 5-year period, including active clinical
practice, full-time faculty positions, or postgraduate dental education.
Q3: As part of her application, Dr. Mitchell must submit to background screening. Under Section
456.0135, Florida Statutes, what additional requirement was added by House Bill 975 (2024
legislative session)? A. Submission of three professional reference letters from Florida-licensed
dentists B. Electronic fingerprinting through a Livescan service provider [CORRECT] C. A personal
interview with the Board of Dentistry D. Submission of dental school transcripts directly from
the registrar
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: House Bill 975 (2024) requires all dental licensure applicants to complete electronic
fingerprinting through a Livescan service provider, with results submitted to the Care Provider
Background Screening Clearinghouse, as mandated by Section 456.0135(6)(1), Florida Statutes.
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Q4: Dr. Mitchell's Georgia license has been active and unencumbered for 5 years. Which of the
following would automatically disqualify her from Florida licensure under Section 466.006(3)?
A. Having been cited for a minor traffic violation B. Having been reported to the National
Practitioner Data Bank unless successfully appealed [CORRECT] C. Having completed her
continuing education requirements in Georgia D. Having practiced in a group practice setting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Section 466.006(3)(d), Florida Statutes, requires applicants to disclose if they have
been reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank, and such reporting may disqualify the
applicant unless they have successfully appealed to have their name removed.
Q5: Once licensed, Dr. Mitchell must display her license in her Florida practice. According to
Section 466.016, Florida Statutes, where must the license be displayed? A. In the reception area
visible to all patients B. In the dentist's private office C. Conspicuously displayed in the office in
plain sight of patients [CORRECT] D. Only on the practice website
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Section 466.016(1), Florida Statutes, requires every practitioner to post and keep
conspicuously displayed their license in the office where they practice, in plain sight of patients.
A copy must be displayed at each location where the dentist practices.
SCENARIO 2: INFECTION CONTROL — Metropolitan Dental Group Compliance Audit
Metropolitan Dental Group operates a 6-chair practice in Tampa. During a routine compliance
review, the following conditions are observed: (1) sterilization pouches are opened and
instruments are placed on the counter for 3 hours before use; (2) a dental assistant is reusing
single-use disposable prophy angles; (3) surface disinfection is performed with a low-level
disinfectant between patients; (4) PPE is stored in a clean supply closet adjacent to the
sterilization area; and (5) there is no written exposure control plan posted or available for
review.
Q6: The practice is reusing single-use disposable prophy angles. Under Florida infection control
standards and OSHA regulations, what is the proper classification of this violation? A. Minor
equipment deficiency requiring documentation only B. Unprofessional conduct subject to Board
discipline [CORRECT] C. Acceptable practice if the angles are disinfected between uses D. A
billing irregularity rather than a clinical violation
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