DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 NC LAWS QUIZ 1–9 WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
⩥ Jan 31. Answer: RDH licensure renewal is due on
⩥ March 31st. Answer: When does the license renewal become void if
not paid
⩥ $50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st.
Answer: What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
⩥ Class 1 misdemeanor. Answer: Practicing hygiene without a license is
considered to be what type of offense
⩥ Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and
produces satisfactory evidence, is in good standing with the licensing
jurisdiction, has passed the National Board dental hygiene examination.
Answer: Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
⩥ Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of
fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal.
, Answer: 2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or
revoke/ suspend a license
⩥ Yes (true). Answer: Once notified by the Board of misconduct do
applicants have a right to a hearing
⩥ Yes (true). Answer: Can the board conduct the investigation issue
subpoenas and take depositions
⩥ Direct supervision under one or more dentists. Answer: What
supervision is required for a private practice RDH
⩥ 3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of 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. Answer: Criteria for an RDH to
practice in a nursing home
⩥ Complete and sign a notarized application from the 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. Answer: Requirements for a military spouse to
receive a dental hygiene license
GUIDE 2026 NC LAWS QUIZ 1–9 WITH
COMPLETE ANSWERS
⩥ Jan 31. Answer: RDH licensure renewal is due on
⩥ March 31st. Answer: When does the license renewal become void if
not paid
⩥ $50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after March 31st.
Answer: What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH license
⩥ Class 1 misdemeanor. Answer: Practicing hygiene without a license is
considered to be what type of offense
⩥ Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and
produces satisfactory evidence, is in good standing with the licensing
jurisdiction, has passed the National Board dental hygiene examination.
Answer: Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials
⩥ Convicted of or entered a plea of guilty to any felony charge or
misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, has engaged in any acts of
fraud deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining a license or renewal.
, Answer: 2 reasons why the board might refuse to issue, renew, or
revoke/ suspend a license
⩥ Yes (true). Answer: Once notified by the Board of misconduct do
applicants have a right to a hearing
⩥ Yes (true). Answer: Can the board conduct the investigation issue
subpoenas and take depositions
⩥ Direct supervision under one or more dentists. Answer: What
supervision is required for a private practice RDH
⩥ 3 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene or min of 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. Answer: Criteria for an RDH to
practice in a nursing home
⩥ Complete and sign a notarized application from the 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. Answer: Requirements for a military spouse to
receive a dental hygiene license
