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Dentistry - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-the rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental
services and any related extra- oral procedure required in the performance of service
11 board members
7 licensed dentists actively practicing
2 licensed hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons who have never been in the dental profession - ANSWERS-board of dentistry
members
5 years clinical experience preceding date of appointment for the board - ANSWERS-how many
years experience must the hygienist/ dentist have if on the board?
4 term years - ANSWERS-how many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
10 years - ANSWERS-what is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
governor of florida - ANSWERS-who appoints the board of dentistry members?
60 years old - ANSWERS-one member of the board must be at least?
,true- only if defined by law or rule - ANSWERS-remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose
no risk
dentists - ANSWERS-who delegates NON- dentists?
13 months - ANSWERS-authorization of irremediable tasks under general supervision is valid
for?
irremediable tasks - ANSWERS-intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures
remediable tasks - ANSWERS-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
irremediable - ANSWERS-applying topical with jet spray is what type of task
remediable - ANSWERS-a dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source,
monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a _______ task.
irremediable - ANSWERS-the use of a laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type
of task?
hygienists and assistants - ANSWERS-who may perform emergency remediable tasks under
conditions specified in the laws?
each biennium - ANSWERS-requirement of CE course of CPR at basic life support:
, 2 hours - ANSWERS-how many hours of CE do hygienists and dentists need on medical errors
2 hours every 3rd biennium - ANSWERS-how many hours of CE and how often do hygienists and
dentists need on domestic violence
first renewal - ANSWERS-when does a CE course on HIV/AIDS need to be done?
11 CE hours - ANSWERS-how many CE hours can you get for being an expert witness in the
review of a disciplinary action?
3 CE hours - ANSWERS-How many CE hours can you get for each semester of teaching a course
at any ADA accredited school?
4 CE hours - ANSWERS-How many CE hours can you get for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard?
1 CE credit - ANSWERS-How many CE credits count for 1 hour of pro bono work?
7 hours every biennium - ANSWERS-maximum number of CE's you can recieve doing pro bono
work
25%-30% - ANSWERS-in a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from
pro bono work?
true - ANSWERS-a hygienist can be excused from CE requirements due to a hardship (T/F)
24 credits biennially - ANSWERS-how many CE hours are required for dental hygienists?