Dental Laws Final Exam Prep – Study Guide &
Practice Questions | Latest Update 2026 |
Graded A+
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of:
a) 5 dentist 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC
b) 6 dentist 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC
c) 6 dentist 1 RDH, and 2 citizen of NC
d) 6 dentist 1 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC - correct answerd) 6 dentist 1 RDH, and 1
citizen of NC
The practice of dentistry in the State of NC is hereby declared to:
a) only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of NC
b) all objects and purposes mentioned
c) subject to regulation and control in the public interest
d) affect the public health, safety and welfare - correct answerb) all objects and
purposes mentioned
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters
of the board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to
practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina
True or False - correct answerTrue
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the board which
involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the
state of North Carolina
True or False - correct answerFalse
Each member of the board is elected for how many years?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 - correct answerc) 3
Dental hygienist shall be elected to the board in an election held in accordance with the
procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental
hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to
vote.
True or False - correct answerTrue
, The president of the North Carolina State board of Dental Examiners, and or the
secretary treasurer of the said board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issue
subpoenas requiring the attendance of persons and their production of papers in
records before said board in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it
True or False - correct answerTrue
Any persons who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend
and testify before said board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty
of a felony crime
True or False - correct answerFalse
All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which
one is the exception?
a) Uses a Roentgen or x-ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic
purposes
b) Takes or make an impression of the human teeth, gums, or jaws
c) Removes stains, accretions or deposits form the human teeth
d) Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth
e) Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low income populations not
approved by the state health director or his designee an approved by the NC State
board of dental examiners - correct answere) Operation of a nonprofit health care facility
serving low income populations not approved by the state health director or his
designee an approved by the NC State board of dental examiners
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in
Nitrous Oxide Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed
Dentist in the administration of N2O2 by:
a) obtaining education and training within a formal education program
b) more than 8 hours of educational training
c) acquiring at least six hours of educational training
d) received at least one year of on the job training - correct answera) obtaining
education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing
such dentures, bridges or replacements must obtain what from the dentist
a) financial compensation
b) written work order
c) written contract
d) DDS license - correct answerb) written work order
Practice Questions | Latest Update 2026 |
Graded A+
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of:
a) 5 dentist 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC
b) 6 dentist 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC
c) 6 dentist 1 RDH, and 2 citizen of NC
d) 6 dentist 1 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC - correct answerd) 6 dentist 1 RDH, and 1
citizen of NC
The practice of dentistry in the State of NC is hereby declared to:
a) only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of NC
b) all objects and purposes mentioned
c) subject to regulation and control in the public interest
d) affect the public health, safety and welfare - correct answerb) all objects and
purposes mentioned
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters
of the board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to
practice dentistry in the state of North Carolina
True or False - correct answerTrue
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the board which
involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the
state of North Carolina
True or False - correct answerFalse
Each member of the board is elected for how many years?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4 - correct answerc) 3
Dental hygienist shall be elected to the board in an election held in accordance with the
procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental
hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to
vote.
True or False - correct answerTrue
, The president of the North Carolina State board of Dental Examiners, and or the
secretary treasurer of the said board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issue
subpoenas requiring the attendance of persons and their production of papers in
records before said board in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it
True or False - correct answerTrue
Any persons who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend
and testify before said board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty
of a felony crime
True or False - correct answerFalse
All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which
one is the exception?
a) Uses a Roentgen or x-ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic
purposes
b) Takes or make an impression of the human teeth, gums, or jaws
c) Removes stains, accretions or deposits form the human teeth
d) Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth
e) Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low income populations not
approved by the state health director or his designee an approved by the NC State
board of dental examiners - correct answere) Operation of a nonprofit health care facility
serving low income populations not approved by the state health director or his
designee an approved by the NC State board of dental examiners
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in
Nitrous Oxide Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed
Dentist in the administration of N2O2 by:
a) obtaining education and training within a formal education program
b) more than 8 hours of educational training
c) acquiring at least six hours of educational training
d) received at least one year of on the job training - correct answera) obtaining
education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing
such dentures, bridges or replacements must obtain what from the dentist
a) financial compensation
b) written work order
c) written contract
d) DDS license - correct answerb) written work order
