Florida Laws & Rules 2026 – 2027 with precise detailed answers
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______ is the law which governs the practice of dentistry in the state of Florida.
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A) Chapter 120
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B) Chapter 456
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C) Chapter 466
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D) Chapter 646 - ✔✔C) Chapter 466
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T/F
The use of anesthetics other than topical anesthesia is considered to be a irremediable task. -
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✔✔True
How many members are on the Board of Dentistry? - ✔✔11
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Who appoints the members of the Board of Dentistry? - ✔✔Governer
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Which of the following is not a requirement for members of the Board of Dentistry?
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A) Must have 1 member under 25
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B) Must have 2 members with no dental affiliation or experience
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C) Must have 1 member over 60
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D) Must have 2 members that are actively practicing hygienists - ✔✔A) Must have 1 member
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under 25 ||
What is the term length for members of the Board of Dentistry? - ✔✔4 years
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The Council on Dental Hygiene must meet at least ______ a year. - ✔✔3 times
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, How many hours of continuing education are dentists required to complete biennially?
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A) 20 ||
B) 30 ||
C) 40 ||
D) 60 - ✔✔B) 30
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How many hours of continuing education are dental hygienists required to complete biennially?
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A) 16-20||
B) 20-25
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C) 24-36
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D) 30-35 - ✔✔C) 24-36
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T/F
A hygienist must have a current BLS certification in order to administer local anesthesia in any
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form. - ✔✔True || ||
T/F
The local anesthesia component of the dental hygiene licensure must be renewed every 5 years. -
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✔✔False (never needs renewal) || || ||
All patient records must be kept and maintained for ________ from the date of the patient's last
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appointment. - ✔✔4 years || || ||
Upon a patient of record of a dentist that has issued a prescription for the services of a hygienist,
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that prescription for services is valid for _______ unless otherwise stated by the dentist. - ✔✔2
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years
All of the following may be performed by a hygienist without supervision, except which one?
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A) educational or staff training programs
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______ is the law which governs the practice of dentistry in the state of Florida.
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A) Chapter 120
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B) Chapter 456
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C) Chapter 466
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D) Chapter 646 - ✔✔C) Chapter 466
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T/F
The use of anesthetics other than topical anesthesia is considered to be a irremediable task. -
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✔✔True
How many members are on the Board of Dentistry? - ✔✔11
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Who appoints the members of the Board of Dentistry? - ✔✔Governer
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Which of the following is not a requirement for members of the Board of Dentistry?
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A) Must have 1 member under 25
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B) Must have 2 members with no dental affiliation or experience
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C) Must have 1 member over 60
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D) Must have 2 members that are actively practicing hygienists - ✔✔A) Must have 1 member
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under 25 ||
What is the term length for members of the Board of Dentistry? - ✔✔4 years
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The Council on Dental Hygiene must meet at least ______ a year. - ✔✔3 times
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, How many hours of continuing education are dentists required to complete biennially?
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A) 20 ||
B) 30 ||
C) 40 ||
D) 60 - ✔✔B) 30
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How many hours of continuing education are dental hygienists required to complete biennially?
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A) 16-20||
B) 20-25
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C) 24-36
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D) 30-35 - ✔✔C) 24-36
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T/F
A hygienist must have a current BLS certification in order to administer local anesthesia in any
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form. - ✔✔True || ||
T/F
The local anesthesia component of the dental hygiene licensure must be renewed every 5 years. -
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✔✔False (never needs renewal) || || ||
All patient records must be kept and maintained for ________ from the date of the patient's last
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appointment. - ✔✔4 years || || ||
Upon a patient of record of a dentist that has issued a prescription for the services of a hygienist,
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that prescription for services is valid for _______ unless otherwise stated by the dentist. - ✔✔2
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years
All of the following may be performed by a hygienist without supervision, except which one?
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A) educational or staff training programs
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