Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules- Dental
Exam – STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
Description (≈150 words)
The Dental Exam Study Guide is a comprehensive preparation resource designed to support
dental students and candidates preparing for dental-related certification and board
examinations during the 2026/2027 testing cycle. This guide includes complete exam-style
questions with verified correct answers to ensure accurate understanding and effective
revision. Key areas covered include oral anatomy and physiology, dental materials, infection
control and sterilization, chairside assisting, radiography fundamentals, dental instruments,
patient care, and professional ethics. Emphasis is placed on safety protocols, clinical
procedures, and best practices essential for success in both written exams and clinical
environments. Clear explanations enhance concept retention, reinforce critical thinking, and
promote exam confidence. Updated to reflect the newest exam standards and clinical
guidelines, this study guide is ideal for final review, skills reinforcement, and successful exam
outcomes.
Key Terms
• Oral Anatomy & Physiology
• Dental Materials
• Infection Control
• Sterilization
• Dental Radiography
• Chairside Assisting
• Dental Instruments
, • Patient Care
• Dental Procedures
• Safety Protocols
• Professional Ethics
• Clinical Guidelines
• Oral Health
• Exam Preparation
• Certification & Licensure
466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Ensure
that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for
safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed.
Dentistry - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓_______ 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 ✓✓______ 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 include: - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
,How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓10
Who appoints the BOD members? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old. - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓60
466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓-Dentists may not
delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
-May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓13
months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓BOD
, Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral
cavity or structures? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Irremediable (anesthetic)
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 (rubber dam, matrix band, polish amalgam)
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 ______ 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/assistant able to perform? - ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws? - ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓both DH and DA
Continuing Education - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓-A hygienist can be excused from CE
requirements due to hardship.
-You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you pay the inactive status fee.
Exam – STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
Description (≈150 words)
The Dental Exam Study Guide is a comprehensive preparation resource designed to support
dental students and candidates preparing for dental-related certification and board
examinations during the 2026/2027 testing cycle. This guide includes complete exam-style
questions with verified correct answers to ensure accurate understanding and effective
revision. Key areas covered include oral anatomy and physiology, dental materials, infection
control and sterilization, chairside assisting, radiography fundamentals, dental instruments,
patient care, and professional ethics. Emphasis is placed on safety protocols, clinical
procedures, and best practices essential for success in both written exams and clinical
environments. Clear explanations enhance concept retention, reinforce critical thinking, and
promote exam confidence. Updated to reflect the newest exam standards and clinical
guidelines, this study guide is ideal for final review, skills reinforcement, and successful exam
outcomes.
Key Terms
• Oral Anatomy & Physiology
• Dental Materials
• Infection Control
• Sterilization
• Dental Radiography
• Chairside Assisting
• Dental Instruments
, • Patient Care
• Dental Procedures
• Safety Protocols
• Professional Ethics
• Clinical Guidelines
• Oral Health
• Exam Preparation
• Certification & Licensure
466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Ensure
that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for
safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed.
Dentistry - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓_______ 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 ✓✓______ 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 include: - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
,How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓10
Who appoints the BOD members? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old. - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓60
466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓-Dentists may not
delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
-May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general supervision is - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓13
months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓BOD
, Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral
cavity or structures? - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Irremediable (anesthetic)
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 (rubber dam, matrix band, polish amalgam)
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 ______ 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/assistant able to perform? - ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? - ✔ CORRECT
ANSWER ✓✓Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws? - ✔
CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓both DH and DA
Continuing Education - ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓-A hygienist can be excused from CE
requirements due to hardship.
-You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you pay the inactive status fee.
