Florida Dental Law
Exam Questions
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Denning [Date] [Course title]
,How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Answer: 11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Answer: 2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Answer: 7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - Answer: 5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. -
Answer: True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? - Answer: 4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - Answer: 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Answer: Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - Answer: 60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. - Answer: True -
only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law - Answer:
True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - Answer: The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? -
Answer: 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist
, Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or
structures - Answer: irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or
structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - Answer: remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Answer: Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an
example of which type of task? - Answer: remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - Answer: re-cementing temporary
crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Answer: Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - Answer: Hygienist
& Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Answer: Every 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - Answer: 24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - Answer: - CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case? -
Answer: 11
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