Dental Laws and Infection Control Final
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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
ANSWERS✅✅What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to
the board
One term of three years - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅What
is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
, A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅What constitutes a
quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Name the
judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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
ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅What type of offense is a violation of
board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Does the board have authority to develop programs
for impaired
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
No (False) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to
grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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
ANSWERS✅✅What are the qualifications for the dental hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to
the board
One term of three years - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅What
is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three functions
, A majority of the members of said board - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅What constitutes a
quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Name the
judicial power granted to the board president and/or secretary-treasurer
$100 per day - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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
ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅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 ANSWERS✅✅Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅What type of offense is a violation of
board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Does the board have authority to develop programs
for impaired
