Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and
Rules EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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A person holding a dental hygiene license in the State of Florida has been ruled by
a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The BOD has the
right to? - ANSWER ✓ Hold or deny their license
When can a licensee choose to become inactive? - ANSWER ✓ Anytime
Inactive status fee - ANSWER ✓ Inactive licenses must be renewed biennially and
the licensee is responsible for paying applicable fees.
Can a DA or DH perform in-office bleaching? - ANSWER ✓ In-office bleaching
is not a delegable duty for DA; however the rule was recently amended to allow
DH to apply bleaching solution, activate light source, and monitor the remove in-
office bleaching materials under the direct supervision of a FL licensed dentist.
How often can a person renew their inactive status? - ANSWER ✓ Biennually
(once every 2 years)
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ The BOD is charged with the
responsibility of protecting the public from dentists or DH who present a danger to
the public
The board finds that licensees who are infected with Hep B present a grave danger
to the public by virtue of the communicability of this infectious disease in a
clinical setting
, Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Licensees bear the ultimate
responsibility for the safety of their patients when the licensee or personnel
employed by the licensee represent a health risk through direct or indirect contact
with patients
This rule assures the ability of infected licensees to practice so long as adequate
safeguards are maintained.
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Any FL licensed dentist or DH
practicing in this state who is infected with the Hep B virus is required to notify the
board of such in writing no later than 14 days after learning of his/her infection
with the Hep B virus
The board shall by rule establish procedures for reporting carrier status and shall
establish practice requirements which will protect the public from transmission of
the Hep B virus in a dental practice setting or during dental procedure
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Any report of Hep B carrier status
filed by a licensee or applicant in compliance with the requirements established by
the board shall be confidential and exempt from provisions, except for the purpose
of the investigation or prosecution of alleged violations of this chapter by the
department.
Requirement of Hep B carriers - ANSWER ✓ Licensees infected must
successfully complete an educational program (6 clock hours) approved by the
board which will aid in a better understanding of the disease w/in 6 months after
receiving acknowledgment.
Monitoring of licensees infected with Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Infected licensees will
be monitored on a random basis at least once a year by board approved consultants
for the purpose of verifying compliance with sterilization, disinfection and barrier
techniques
The random monitoring will be performed in addition to any checks conducted by
any county health department. The monitor's report shall be forwarded to the
Board's Executive Director w/in 14 days of the monitor's visit.
,Infected licensees (Hep B) shall notify - ANSWER ✓ The pt, bards executive
director and local county health dept. at any time a barrier technique has been or
may have been broken.
*Pt must be notified immediately
Notifications of Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Telephonic notification must be
accomplished with in 24 hours and must be followed up by written notification no
later than 72 hours after the barrier technique has been broken.
Notification by the infected licensees shall include, at a minimum - ANSWER ✓ -
What barrier technique was broken
-Steps undertaken to notify affected pt
-Steps undertaken to overcome the break in technique
A break in barrier technique includes but is not limed to: - ANSWER ✓ any
puncture, tear or cut in the gloves at any time during which contact w/ the pt is
made or at any time a break, abrasion or cut of the skin occurs which could expose
the pt to risk of infection
Monitors will perform their duties by making random, on-site visit at least once a
year for a _____ year period and at least _____ thereafter - ANSWER ✓ three (3);
tri-annually
Inspection and evaluation of compliance shall include the following procedures,
the results of which must be reported to the Board's Executive Director w/in 14
days of the monitor's visit - ANSWER ✓ 1. Personal interviews w/ each member
of the office staff regarding procedures which are followed in the clinical setting
2. Review the dentist's appt book to documents the number of days the dentist has
practiced since notifications of being infected or last eval, and # of pts seen since
that date
3. The # of boxes of examination and surgical protective gloves on hand and the #
purchased since notification of infection or the last eval
4. The # and type of masks on hand and the # and type purchased since notification
of infection or the last eval
5. A determination of whether all personnel since notification of infection or any
new personnel since the last eval have been checked for surface antigens and
, surface antibodies and whether all personnel have been specifically educated
regarding appropriate sterilization, disinfection and barrier technique necessary to
prevent communication of the Hep B virus
6. Identification and description of training provided and procedures and protocols
utilized
7. A determination of whether all office personnel are familiar w/ procedures and
reporting requirements which are necessary if a break in barrier techniques occurs
8. A determination of whether heat sterilization is routinely used and whether the
heat sterilization is monitored monthly
9. A determination of the type of cold disinfectant used, its spectrum, brand name
and chemical composition
10. A list of instruments and materials which are routinely cold sterilized and a
determination of the efficacy of the procedures
11. Identification and documentation of any incidents of a break in barrier
technique or potential breaks which were averted
12. Documentation of the monitor's conclusions regarding compliance which
addresses the results of each of the procedures outlined above
Should a monitor determine that unreported breaks in barrier techniques have
occurred, or should the monitor determine that appropriate sterilization,
disinfection and barrier techniques have not been followed adequately to protect
the public, the monitor shall so notify the Board's Executive Director by telephone
w/in ______ of the on-site inspection and provide written confirmation with in
______. - ANSWER ✓ 24 hours; 72 hours
Supervision levels - ANSWER ✓ The board may limit the number of DH or DA
to be supervised by a dentist if they perform expanded duties requiring direct or
indirect supervision
The purpose is to protect the health and safety of patients and ensure procedures
which require more than general supervision be adequately supervised
RDH Indirect: Authorize present - ANSWER ✓ Placing/removing dental dam*
Placing/removing matrix band*
Apply cavity liners/varnish/base*
Impressions- study casts/bleach trays/opposing casts, sports guards
Rules EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS||100% GUARANTEED
PASS||UPDATED 2026/2027
SYLLABUS||A+ GRADED||<<NEWEST
VERSION>>
A person holding a dental hygiene license in the State of Florida has been ruled by
a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The BOD has the
right to? - ANSWER ✓ Hold or deny their license
When can a licensee choose to become inactive? - ANSWER ✓ Anytime
Inactive status fee - ANSWER ✓ Inactive licenses must be renewed biennially and
the licensee is responsible for paying applicable fees.
Can a DA or DH perform in-office bleaching? - ANSWER ✓ In-office bleaching
is not a delegable duty for DA; however the rule was recently amended to allow
DH to apply bleaching solution, activate light source, and monitor the remove in-
office bleaching materials under the direct supervision of a FL licensed dentist.
How often can a person renew their inactive status? - ANSWER ✓ Biennually
(once every 2 years)
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ The BOD is charged with the
responsibility of protecting the public from dentists or DH who present a danger to
the public
The board finds that licensees who are infected with Hep B present a grave danger
to the public by virtue of the communicability of this infectious disease in a
clinical setting
, Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Licensees bear the ultimate
responsibility for the safety of their patients when the licensee or personnel
employed by the licensee represent a health risk through direct or indirect contact
with patients
This rule assures the ability of infected licensees to practice so long as adequate
safeguards are maintained.
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Any FL licensed dentist or DH
practicing in this state who is infected with the Hep B virus is required to notify the
board of such in writing no later than 14 days after learning of his/her infection
with the Hep B virus
The board shall by rule establish procedures for reporting carrier status and shall
establish practice requirements which will protect the public from transmission of
the Hep B virus in a dental practice setting or during dental procedure
Licensees infected w/ Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Any report of Hep B carrier status
filed by a licensee or applicant in compliance with the requirements established by
the board shall be confidential and exempt from provisions, except for the purpose
of the investigation or prosecution of alleged violations of this chapter by the
department.
Requirement of Hep B carriers - ANSWER ✓ Licensees infected must
successfully complete an educational program (6 clock hours) approved by the
board which will aid in a better understanding of the disease w/in 6 months after
receiving acknowledgment.
Monitoring of licensees infected with Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Infected licensees will
be monitored on a random basis at least once a year by board approved consultants
for the purpose of verifying compliance with sterilization, disinfection and barrier
techniques
The random monitoring will be performed in addition to any checks conducted by
any county health department. The monitor's report shall be forwarded to the
Board's Executive Director w/in 14 days of the monitor's visit.
,Infected licensees (Hep B) shall notify - ANSWER ✓ The pt, bards executive
director and local county health dept. at any time a barrier technique has been or
may have been broken.
*Pt must be notified immediately
Notifications of Hep B - ANSWER ✓ Telephonic notification must be
accomplished with in 24 hours and must be followed up by written notification no
later than 72 hours after the barrier technique has been broken.
Notification by the infected licensees shall include, at a minimum - ANSWER ✓ -
What barrier technique was broken
-Steps undertaken to notify affected pt
-Steps undertaken to overcome the break in technique
A break in barrier technique includes but is not limed to: - ANSWER ✓ any
puncture, tear or cut in the gloves at any time during which contact w/ the pt is
made or at any time a break, abrasion or cut of the skin occurs which could expose
the pt to risk of infection
Monitors will perform their duties by making random, on-site visit at least once a
year for a _____ year period and at least _____ thereafter - ANSWER ✓ three (3);
tri-annually
Inspection and evaluation of compliance shall include the following procedures,
the results of which must be reported to the Board's Executive Director w/in 14
days of the monitor's visit - ANSWER ✓ 1. Personal interviews w/ each member
of the office staff regarding procedures which are followed in the clinical setting
2. Review the dentist's appt book to documents the number of days the dentist has
practiced since notifications of being infected or last eval, and # of pts seen since
that date
3. The # of boxes of examination and surgical protective gloves on hand and the #
purchased since notification of infection or the last eval
4. The # and type of masks on hand and the # and type purchased since notification
of infection or the last eval
5. A determination of whether all personnel since notification of infection or any
new personnel since the last eval have been checked for surface antigens and
, surface antibodies and whether all personnel have been specifically educated
regarding appropriate sterilization, disinfection and barrier technique necessary to
prevent communication of the Hep B virus
6. Identification and description of training provided and procedures and protocols
utilized
7. A determination of whether all office personnel are familiar w/ procedures and
reporting requirements which are necessary if a break in barrier techniques occurs
8. A determination of whether heat sterilization is routinely used and whether the
heat sterilization is monitored monthly
9. A determination of the type of cold disinfectant used, its spectrum, brand name
and chemical composition
10. A list of instruments and materials which are routinely cold sterilized and a
determination of the efficacy of the procedures
11. Identification and documentation of any incidents of a break in barrier
technique or potential breaks which were averted
12. Documentation of the monitor's conclusions regarding compliance which
addresses the results of each of the procedures outlined above
Should a monitor determine that unreported breaks in barrier techniques have
occurred, or should the monitor determine that appropriate sterilization,
disinfection and barrier techniques have not been followed adequately to protect
the public, the monitor shall so notify the Board's Executive Director by telephone
w/in ______ of the on-site inspection and provide written confirmation with in
______. - ANSWER ✓ 24 hours; 72 hours
Supervision levels - ANSWER ✓ The board may limit the number of DH or DA
to be supervised by a dentist if they perform expanded duties requiring direct or
indirect supervision
The purpose is to protect the health and safety of patients and ensure procedures
which require more than general supervision be adequately supervised
RDH Indirect: Authorize present - ANSWER ✓ Placing/removing dental dam*
Placing/removing matrix band*
Apply cavity liners/varnish/base*
Impressions- study casts/bleach trays/opposing casts, sports guards
