FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
how many hours of continuing education course on prescribing
controlled substances each biennium?
2 hours every 2 years
There was a question about a dentist relocating to florida, and while
she awaits her licensure, which is she not allowed to do prior to
licensure approval?
A. design new office space
B. Hire staff
C. Buy dental equipment
D. Buy dental materials
B. - here is what I found online
"Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor
any entity other than a professional corporation or limited liability
company composed of dentists may: Employ a dentist or dental
hygienist in the operation of a dental office"
Irremediable tasks
(2024 exam)
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered
changes within the oral cavity
Remediable tasks
(2024 exam)
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, FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause
an increased risk to the patient
What level of supervision would this example be?
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light
source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is
performing a Remediable task
(2024 exam)
general supervision
Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the
office with an emergency. What is a remediable task is the
hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(2024 exam)
Irremediable
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of
task?
Dental hygienists & assistants
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions
specified in the laws?
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, FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
(2024 exam)
An approved CE for a dentist might include what?
(2024 exam)
Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to –
biology, microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy,
pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry,
neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it
relates to the conditions of the human oral cavity
Writing within the scope of dentistry
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
(2024 exam)
Dental license #
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength
fluoride gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently
True
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly
trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
NO - RDH cannot give anesthetic to anyone under the age of 18
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, FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A dental hygienist under the ____ supervision of a dentist may
administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft
tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15
or older, if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual
Altered state of consciousness
Nitrous oxide produces:
(2024 exam)
Pt's physical ability
With conscious sedation, it must not effect what?
How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general sedation
permit?
(on 2024 exam)
no dentist shall administer, supervise or permit another health care
practitioner, or perform the administration of general anesthesia, deep
sedation, moderate sedation or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental
office for dental patients, unless such dentist possesses a permit issued
by the Board. A permit is required even when another health care
practitioner, as administers general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate
sedation, or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for a dental
patient. The dentist holding such a permit shall be subject to review
and such permit must be renewed biennially
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PAGE
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(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
how many hours of continuing education course on prescribing
controlled substances each biennium?
2 hours every 2 years
There was a question about a dentist relocating to florida, and while
she awaits her licensure, which is she not allowed to do prior to
licensure approval?
A. design new office space
B. Hire staff
C. Buy dental equipment
D. Buy dental materials
B. - here is what I found online
"Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor
any entity other than a professional corporation or limited liability
company composed of dentists may: Employ a dentist or dental
hygienist in the operation of a dental office"
Irremediable tasks
(2024 exam)
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered
changes within the oral cavity
Remediable tasks
(2024 exam)
END OF
PAGE
1
, FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause
an increased risk to the patient
What level of supervision would this example be?
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light
source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is
performing a Remediable task
(2024 exam)
general supervision
Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the
office with an emergency. What is a remediable task is the
hygienist/assistant able to perform?
(2024 exam)
Irremediable
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of
task?
Dental hygienists & assistants
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions
specified in the laws?
END OF
PAGE
2
, FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
(2024 exam)
An approved CE for a dentist might include what?
(2024 exam)
Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to –
biology, microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy,
pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry,
neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it
relates to the conditions of the human oral cavity
Writing within the scope of dentistry
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?
(2024 exam)
Dental license #
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength
fluoride gel?
(2024 exam) - question was worded differently
True
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly
trained in anticonvulsants. T/F
NO - RDH cannot give anesthetic to anyone under the age of 18
END OF
PAGE
3
, FLORIDA LAWS & RULES LATEST
(DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 - 2027
A dental hygienist under the ____ supervision of a dentist may
administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft
tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15
or older, if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual
Altered state of consciousness
Nitrous oxide produces:
(2024 exam)
Pt's physical ability
With conscious sedation, it must not effect what?
How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general sedation
permit?
(on 2024 exam)
no dentist shall administer, supervise or permit another health care
practitioner, or perform the administration of general anesthesia, deep
sedation, moderate sedation or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental
office for dental patients, unless such dentist possesses a permit issued
by the Board. A permit is required even when another health care
practitioner, as administers general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate
sedation, or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for a dental
patient. The dentist holding such a permit shall be subject to review
and such permit must be renewed biennially
END OF
PAGE
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