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FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES BOARD EXAM
DENTAL HYGIENE 2026 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Direct supervision defined: - correct answer- Requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the
premises while the procedure is performed, and approve the
work performed prior to the patient's departure from the
premises.
*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve*
(On premises)
Indirect supervision defined: - correct answer- Requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on
the premises while the procedure is performed.
*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize*
(On premises)
General supervision defined: - correct answer- Requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, and authorize the procedure to be performed.
*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize*
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(Not on premises) (Must see pt. within a maximum of 13
months).
Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under
*general supervision* is valid for a maximum of (time
frame); after which, no further treatment under general
supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by
a Florida licensed dentist. - correct answer- "13 months"
T/F? Any tasks delegable to dental assistants will be delegable
to dental hygienists under the same supervision level, unless
otherwise stated in the rules. - correct answer- True
Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Functions
defined: - correct answer- Are intra-oral tasks which do not
create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or contiguous
structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to
increased risks. DA & DH can both be delegated.
T/F? The use of a laser or laser device of any type is NOT a
remediable task/expanded function. - correct answer- True
Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting
loose bands that are not permanently attached to any
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appliance. (This is this called what?) - correct answer-
Emergency Remediable Task
Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing
the fastening device. (This is called what?) - correct answer-
Emergency Remediable Task
Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in post-
operative osteitis when the patient is *uncomfortable* due to
the loss of a dressing from an alveolar socket in diagnosed
cases of post-operative osteitis. (This is called what?) - correct
answer- Emergency Remediable Task
Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the patient is
*uncomfortable* due to the loss of a periodontal pack during the
prescribed period of treatment. (This is called what?) - correct
answer- Emergency Remediable Task
Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary
cement when the patient is *uncomfortable* due to the loss of a
temporary crown or bridge. (This is this called what?) - correct
answer- Emergency Remediable Task
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Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the
patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary
medicinal restoration. (This is called what?) - correct answer-
Emergency Remediable Task
Formal training required for the performance of certain
remediable tasks for both DA and DH. Expanded duty course or
program which meets one of the following requirements:
Faculty Requirements as well included. - correct answer-
*Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.
*Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).
*Course or program curriculum reflects appropriate didactic and
clinical training in each remediable task.
*Dentists and dental hygienists shall have a minimum of one
year experience in expanded duty functions and expanded duty
dental assistants shall have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on
experience.
*The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed one instructor to ten
students.
*Documentation of the training and experience of faculty
members which establishes their qualifications to teach
specified subject areas.
*Any course offered shall also include instruction regarding
sterilization and disinfection procedures and instruction in the
dental practice act and administrative code as it relates to
dental auxiliaries.
*Each participant who successfully completes the course or
program is issued a certificate which contains the following
information: name of course or program sponsor; title of course;
FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES BOARD EXAM
DENTAL HYGIENE 2026 UPDATED ACTUAL
EXAM WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS.
Direct supervision defined: - correct answer- Requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the
premises while the procedure is performed, and approve the
work performed prior to the patient's departure from the
premises.
*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve*
(On premises)
Indirect supervision defined: - correct answer- Requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on
the premises while the procedure is performed.
*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize*
(On premises)
General supervision defined: - correct answer- Requires that a
licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be
treated, and authorize the procedure to be performed.
*Examine, Diagnose, Authorize*
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(Not on premises) (Must see pt. within a maximum of 13
months).
Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under
*general supervision* is valid for a maximum of (time
frame); after which, no further treatment under general
supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by
a Florida licensed dentist. - correct answer- "13 months"
T/F? Any tasks delegable to dental assistants will be delegable
to dental hygienists under the same supervision level, unless
otherwise stated in the rules. - correct answer- True
Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Functions
defined: - correct answer- Are intra-oral tasks which do not
create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or contiguous
structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to
increased risks. DA & DH can both be delegated.
T/F? The use of a laser or laser device of any type is NOT a
remediable task/expanded function. - correct answer- True
Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting
loose bands that are not permanently attached to any
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appliance. (This is this called what?) - correct answer-
Emergency Remediable Task
Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing
the fastening device. (This is called what?) - correct answer-
Emergency Remediable Task
Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in post-
operative osteitis when the patient is *uncomfortable* due to
the loss of a dressing from an alveolar socket in diagnosed
cases of post-operative osteitis. (This is called what?) - correct
answer- Emergency Remediable Task
Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the patient is
*uncomfortable* due to the loss of a periodontal pack during the
prescribed period of treatment. (This is called what?) - correct
answer- Emergency Remediable Task
Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary
cement when the patient is *uncomfortable* due to the loss of a
temporary crown or bridge. (This is this called what?) - correct
answer- Emergency Remediable Task
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Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the
patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary
medicinal restoration. (This is called what?) - correct answer-
Emergency Remediable Task
Formal training required for the performance of certain
remediable tasks for both DA and DH. Expanded duty course or
program which meets one of the following requirements:
Faculty Requirements as well included. - correct answer-
*Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.
*Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).
*Course or program curriculum reflects appropriate didactic and
clinical training in each remediable task.
*Dentists and dental hygienists shall have a minimum of one
year experience in expanded duty functions and expanded duty
dental assistants shall have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on
experience.
*The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed one instructor to ten
students.
*Documentation of the training and experience of faculty
members which establishes their qualifications to teach
specified subject areas.
*Any course offered shall also include instruction regarding
sterilization and disinfection procedures and instruction in the
dental practice act and administrative code as it relates to
dental auxiliaries.
*Each participant who successfully completes the course or
program is issued a certificate which contains the following
information: name of course or program sponsor; title of course;
