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