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Florida laws and rules - CORRECT ANSWER-Chapter 456 Florida statutes
Chapter 466 Florida statutes
Rule 64B5 Florida administration code
466.001 legislative purpose and intent (purpose of the law) - CORRECT
ANSWER-To ensure that every dentist and hygienist practicing in this state meets
minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by
persons who are not licensed.
Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentistry is the healing art which is concerned
with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the
human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
Dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-Dental hygiene is the rendering of
educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral
procedure required in the performance of services.
Board of dentistry members - CORRECT ANSWER-11 board members total
,-seven licensed dentists actively practicing
-two licensed dental hygienist actively practicing
-two lay persons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienist or
related to the dental profession (consumer member)
How many years experience bus the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? -
CORRECT ANSWER-At least five years clinical experience for seating the date of
her or his appointment to the board.
He or she must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of
appointment to the board.
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Four years
What is the maximum number of years support member may serve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ten
Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
governor of Florida
One member of the board must be at least how many years of age? - CORRECT
ANSWER-60 years of age
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,466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist
may not delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law.
Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk.
They only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - CORRECT ANSWER-The
board of dentistry shall designate remediable and delegable tasks
Dentist delegate non-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for 13
months
-any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision
is valid for a maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under
general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida
licensed dentist.
Intro oral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes
within the oral cavity or structures - CORRECT ANSWER-Irremediable tasks
, 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Irremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source monitors
and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a what task? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Remediable
The practicing Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office
with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist or assistant able to
perform? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recementing temporary crowns with temporary
cement.
Do use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable task under conditions specified in the
laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-A dental hygienist and a dental assistant
Continuing education requirements for dentist and hygienists - CORRECT
ANSWER-CPR at basic support level each biennium
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Florida laws and rules - CORRECT ANSWER-Chapter 456 Florida statutes
Chapter 466 Florida statutes
Rule 64B5 Florida administration code
466.001 legislative purpose and intent (purpose of the law) - CORRECT
ANSWER-To ensure that every dentist and hygienist practicing in this state meets
minimum requirements for safe practice without undue clinical interference by
persons who are not licensed.
Dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentistry is the healing art which is concerned
with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the
human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
Dental hygiene - CORRECT ANSWER-Dental hygiene is the rendering of
educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral
procedure required in the performance of services.
Board of dentistry members - CORRECT ANSWER-11 board members total
,-seven licensed dentists actively practicing
-two licensed dental hygienist actively practicing
-two lay persons who are not and have never been dentists, dental hygienist or
related to the dental profession (consumer member)
How many years experience bus the dentist or hygienist have if on the board? -
CORRECT ANSWER-At least five years clinical experience for seating the date of
her or his appointment to the board.
He or she must remain primarily in clinical practice during all periods of
appointment to the board.
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Four years
What is the maximum number of years support member may serve? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ten
Who appoints the board of dentistry members? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
governor of Florida
One member of the board must be at least how many years of age? - CORRECT
ANSWER-60 years of age
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,466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - CORRECT ANSWER-Dentist
may not delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law.
Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk.
They only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
466.024 delegation of duties; expanded functions - CORRECT ANSWER-The
board of dentistry shall designate remediable and delegable tasks
Dentist delegate non-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid for 13
months
-any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision
is valid for a maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under
general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida
licensed dentist.
Intro oral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes
within the oral cavity or structures - CORRECT ANSWER-Irremediable tasks
, 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Irremediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source monitors
and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a what task? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Remediable
The practicing Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office
with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist or assistant able to
perform? - CORRECT ANSWER-Recementing temporary crowns with temporary
cement.
Do use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable task under conditions specified in the
laws? - CORRECT ANSWER-A dental hygienist and a dental assistant
Continuing education requirements for dentist and hygienists - CORRECT
ANSWER-CPR at basic support level each biennium
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