Florida Dental Law and Rules Practice Study Exam 2026

Person LICENSED to practice dentistry pursuant to Chapter 466 - -Dentist The healing art which is concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment ,planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures. It includes theperformance or attempted performance of dental operations, or oral or oral-maxillofacial surgery and any related procedures. - -Dentistry The rendering of educational, preventive, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of such services. - -Dental Hygiene a person LICENSED to practice dental hygiene pursuant to Chapter 466 - -Dental Hygienist Department - -the Department of Health Direct supervision - -DMD evaluates the patient, diagnoses the condition, authorizes the procedure, remains on premises, approves work prior to departure of patient. AUTHORIZE, PRESENT, CHECK Supervi#sion whereby a dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, a dentist authorizes theprocedure to be performed, a dentist remains on the premises while the procedures are performed, and a dentist approves the work performed before dismissal of the patient. Indirect supervision - -DMD evaluates the patient, diagnoses the condition, authorizes the procedure, remains on premises AUTHORIZE, PRESENT supervision whereby a dentist authorizes the procedure and a dentist is on the premises while the procedures are performed. General Supervision - -AUTHORIZE a dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out but need not be present when the authorized procedures are being performed. FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL Irremediable tasks definition and who can perform - -- only performed by dentist -intraoral treatment tasks which, when performed, are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or the contiguous structures or which cause an increased risk to the patient. ie: anesthetics other than topical anesthesia Remediable tasks definition and who can perform - -- dentist can delegate remediable tasks defined by law to hygenist and dental assistants (assistants generally require higher supervision level than hygenists) - intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or the contiguous structures and which do not cause an increased risk to the patient. ie: topical anesthesia 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. - -*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; date course offered; number of hours of instruction; participant's name; signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the certificate's validity; and a list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has received formal training. *Any clinical course in which patients are treated during instruction must be supervised by a licensed dentist. *On-the-job training required for the performance of certain remediable tasks consists of training in those tasks by a licensed dentist who assumes full responsibility for assuring that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has completed hands-on training in order that he/she is competent to perform the tasks. The law which governs the PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN FLORIDA - -Chapter 466 Florida Statutes -to ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice The rules set forth by the BOARD OF DENTISTRY - -Rule 64B5 FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL FL Administrative Code The law that governs the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - -Chapter 456 Florida Statutes Law that governs dentistry for the department of health aka. safe pracctice act dental practive act purpose- protect the general public The Administrative procedures Act which insures that the public has access to information regarding administrative bodies, that may affect private citizens. Ex: Board of Dentistry and the Department of Health - -Chapter 120 Florida Statutes Administrative Commission - -The Governor and Cabinet Persons Exempt of Chapter 466 - -1. Licensed PHYSICIAN or surgeon, practicing his profession including procedures involving the oral cavity 2.A qualified ANESTHETIST giving an anesthetic for a dental operation under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist. 3. Dentists practicing in the US ARMED FORCES, Public Health or Department of Veteran's Affairs 4. The practice of dentistry by licensed dentists of another state or country, appearing as a CLINICIAN AT A MEETING of a Board approved dental organization 5. STUDENTS in Florida dental, hygiene and assisting schools, performing assigned work under the schools curriculum Full time instructors at a dental, hygiene or assisting schools 6. FULL TIME INSTRUCTORS at a dental, hygiene or assisting schools (part time is not extent ) Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members - -Appointed by Governor of Florida and Confirmed by Senate BOARD of DENTISTRY - # of members? - -11 members T/F Dental assistants on BOD - -FALSE NO DENTAL ASSISTANTS ON BOARD. BOARD of DENTISTRY - # of each type of members? - -7D, 2DH, 2 Lay Persons -7 members of the board must be licensed dentists in clinical practice Has been in clinical practice of dentistry for at least 5 years Must remain primarily in clinical practice while on the Board -2 members must be licensed dental hygienists in thepractice of dental hygiene FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL - 2 members must be laypersons who are not, and have never been, dentists, dental hygienists, or members of any closely related profession or occupation. Board member must have been actively involved in the practice of dentistry for at least ____ years? - -5 years A member may be connected with a dental college as long as the college is not the person's primary source of income (FT faculty are not eligible). BOARD of DENTISTRY - headquarters in - -Tallahassee One member of the board must be at least how old? - -60 years old What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - -10 years How many years in term? - -4 year terms T/F ADVISORY COUNCILS can make rules - -FALSE ADVISORY COUNCILS serve to ONLY ADVISE the Board of Dentistry and are authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets and newsletters, but CANNOT make rules (only suggestions COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: has how many total members appointed by Board Chair? - -5 COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: # of each type of members? - -- 1 hygienist Board member CHAIRS THE COUNCIL - 1 dentist Board member - 3 hygienists from private practices. COUNCIL ON DENTAL HYGIENE: minimum # meetings per year? - -3 meetings COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: has how many total members appointed by Board Chair? - -4 COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: # of each type of members? - -- 1 Board Member CHAIRS THE COUNCIL - 3 dental assistants actively engaged in assisting COUNCIL ON DENTAL ASSISTING: minimum # meetings per year? - -NONE CONTINUING EDUCATION: BIENNIUM - -(every 2 years = every license renewal) CONTINUING EDUCATION: FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL PROOF OF CE COMPLETION (documentation) MUST BE KEPT FOR _____YEARS. - -- PROOF OF CE COMPLETION (documentation) MUST BE KEPT FOR FOUR (4) YEARS. - DO NOT SEND PROOF UNLESS YOU ARE AUDITED. Audits are random CONTINUING EDUCATION: REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LICENSURE Per BIENNIUM - -1. 30 CE hours 2. CPR course at the basic life support level. (NOT COUNTED IN hours toward CE)***** OTHERS ARE Must include HANDS ON traininig CPR certification by the AHA or American Red Cross is good for TWO (2) years. 3. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors 4. 2 hour course in course in HIV/AIDS by first renewal 5. 2 hour course in Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances CONTINUING EDUCATION: CE REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LICENSURE EVERY THIRD BIENNIUM (EVERY 6 YEARS) - -2 hour Domestic Violence Course every THIRD BIENNIUM******* (every 6 years) for license renewal. every third biennial licensure renewal or for reactivation of a license CONTINUING EDUCATION: CE Requirements for DENTAL HYGENISTS Per BIENNIUM - -Dentist and hygienist requirements are the same except D=30 H=24 1. 24 CE hours 2. CPR course at the basic life support level. (NOT COUNTED IN hours toward CE)***** OTHERS ARE CPR certification by the AHA or American Red Cross is good for TWO (2) years. 3. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors 4. 2 hour course in course in HIV/AIDS by first renewal 5. 2 hour course in Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances CONTINUING EDUCATION: CE Requirements for DENTAL HYGENISTS Per BIENNIUM Board requires each licensed hygienist to complete at least__________ CE, but no more than_______________ of CE in dental subjects BIENNIALLY in Board approved subjects. - -Board requires each licensed hygienist to complete at least 24 CE, but no more than 36 hours of CE in dental subjects BIENNIALLY in Board approved subjects. FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL CONTINUING EDUCATION: CE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL HYGENISTS EVERY THIRD BIENNIUM (EVERY 6 YEARS) - -2 hour Domestic Violence Course every THIRD BIENNIUM******* (every 6 years) for license renewal. CONTINUING EDUCATION: CE. REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL LAB EMPLOYEE (64B27-1.003) Per BIENNIUM - -1. 18 CE hours 2. 2 hour course in Prevention of Medical Errors 3. 1-3 hour course on the laws and rules that govern dental laboratories and dental technicians CONTINUING EDUCATION: DENTAL LAB EMPLOYEE (64B27-1.003) Ways to earn continuing education credits? - -- up to 4 hours by the performance of pro bono services - Attendance at lectures, study clubs, college courses, conventions, and research CONTINUING EDUCATION: ANESTHESIA: Each Biennium, all dentists who hold an active sedation permit of any level must complete a __________________ hour board-approved continuing education education course in Medical Emergencies. - -Each Biennium, all dentists who hold an active sedation permit of any level must complete a four hour board-approved continuing education education course in Medical Emergencies. CONTINUING EDUCATION: SUBJECT AREAS - -Basic medical and scientific subjects: biology, microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, micro anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the oral cavity. Clinical and technical subjects: techniques in general dentistry or recognized specialties, dental materials and equipment, diagnosis and treatment planning, asepsis & sterilization technique and radiology. Patient health and safety: public health problems communicable diseases, ER care, CPR, advanced life support, anesthesia, patient stress management and risk management. CONTINUING EDUCATION: T/F CE CREDIT for courses on organization or design of a dental office, practice development or management, marketing of dental services, investments or financial management and personnel management .? - -FALSE types of courses do not relate directly to providing dental care FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL *******The board may also authorize up to 3 CE HOURS biennially for a practice management course that includes principles of ethical practice management, provides substance abuse, effective communication with patients, time management, and burnout prevention instruction. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Licencees excused from CE requirements? - -1. New licensees are exempt from CE requirements for 1st biennium (must complete HIV course prior to 1st renewal) 2. Enrolled full-time in a post-graduate specialty training or residency program 3. Serving as full-time faculty members at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting school CONTINUING EDUCATION: What are some other nontraditional ways to earn continuing education credits? What are the CE credits per biennium? - -1) Up to 11 CE hours for being an EXPERT WITNESS in the review of a disciplinary case (4 CE hours for 2 cases, 11 CE hours for 5 cases) 2) Participation in EXAMINATION STANDARDIZATION EXERCISES dental hygeine exercise- 6 CE hours dental exercise- 8 CE hours MAX hours from both= 11 CE hours 3) Up to 6 CE hours PRO BONO WORK 4) Up to 4 CE hours for ATTENDING A BOARD MEETING where disciplinary cases are heard 5) PART TIME FACULTY Up to 3 CE hours for each semester/quarter of teaching a course at any ADA accredited school (dental, dental hygiene or assisting) (12 CE hours max total?) 6) Up to 2 CE hours participating as an ANESTHESIA INSPECTION CONSULTANT Expert witness certificate is valid for how many years? - -2 years after the date of issuance. Application to become a CE provider must include? - -1. The $200 initial fee for approval as a CE provider 2. The name of the contact person who will fulfill the reporting and documentation requirements for approved providers and who will assure the provider's compliance with Rule 64B5-12.0175 3.The qualifications of all instructors, which may be evidenced by a curriculum vitae or professional licensure in the subject area taught FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL Period of approval to be a CE provider valid for how long? - -the date of the approval to the end of the next successive licensure biennium Application for renewal of provider of CE status must be made at least ____________ days prior to the end of the biennium in which the approval expires? Renewal fee cost? - -Application for renewal of provider status shall be made at least 90 days prior to the end of the biennium in which the approval expires **must be accompanied by the biennial renewal fee of $200** must also include course outlines CONTINUING EDUCATION: APPROVED PROVIDER OF CE COURSES (64B5-12.0175) provider may give no more than how many CE hours to their staff/employees? - -12 hours of CE biennally CONTINUING EDUCATION: APPROVED PROVIDER OF CE COURSES A course provider must maintain course records (proof) for how long after the course was given? - -A course provider must maintain course records for FOUR (4) years after each licensure biennium during which the course was given. CONTINUING EDUCATION: APPROVED PROVIDER OF CE COURSES (64B5-12.0175) Attendees of CE course CE Credits? 25 min course time = _____ CE Credit 25 min course time = _____ CE Credit 50 min course time = _____ CE Credit - - 25 min course time = ___0__ CE Credit 25 min course time = __0.5___hour CE Credit 50 min course time = ___1__ hour CE Credit CONTINUING EDUCATION: APPROVED PROVIDER OF CE COURSES (64B5-12.0175) Presenters of CE course CE Credits? 25 min course time = _____ CE Credit 25 min course time = ____ CE Credit 50 min course time = _____ CE Credit - - 25 min course time = ___0__ CE Credit 25 min course time = __1__hour CE Credit 50 min course time = ___2_ hour CE Credit CONTINUING EDUCATION: Individual Study (64B5-12.018) Max of how many hours per biennium can be earned from presenting lectures? - -15 hours of CE biennally (presentation of a lecture at school accredited by the ADA) CONTINUING EDUCATION: FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL Individual Study (64B5-12.018) Presenting a lecture (to professional confrence/ meeting or school accredited by the ADA) CE Credit 50 min course time = ____ CE Credit - -50 min course time = ___2__ hour CE Credit CONTINUING EDUCATION: Individual Study (64B5-12.018) Presenting a lecture (to professional conference/ meeting or school accredited by the ADA) CE submission requirements? - -The licensee must submit documentation which includes: 1. the name of the professional conference or meeting and its sponsoring organization 2. the date 3. location and subject of the presentation 4. Written confirmation of this information by the sponsoring organization. LICENSES Licenses for dentists and hygienists must be renewed how often? - -Licenses for dentists and hygienists must be renewed each BIENNIUM (every two years). LICENSES For a dental license renewal, the biennium is _________ through ____________of every EVEN-NUMBERED year. - -For a dental license renewal, the biennium is March 1st through Feb 28th of every EVEN-NUMBERED year. FEES EXAM - - FEES APPLICATION The application fee for licensure as a dentist shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00), and the application fee for licensure as a dental hygienist shall be fifty dollars ___________The application fee for a Health Access Dental License shall be one hundred dollars ___________ - -The application fee for licensure as a dentist shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00), and the application fee for licensure as a dental hygienist shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). The application fee for a Health Access Dental License shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00). FEES REACTIVATION The fee for reactivation of an inactive dental license shall be _________? The fee for reactivation of an inactive dental hygiene license shall be _______? - -The fee for reactivation of an inactive dental license shall be $300. The fee for reactivation of an inactive dental hygiene license shall be $80. FEES RE-EXAM - - FEES FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL RENEWAL OF INACTIVE LICENSE - - FEES RETIRED STATUS - - FEES RADIOOGROPHER - - FEES CE PROVIDER - - FEES DISPENSING PRACTITIONER - - FEES RENEWAL The fee for renewal of an inactive dental license shall be________ The fee for renewal of an inactive dental hygiene license shall be _________? - -The fee for renewal of an inactive dental license shall be $300. The fee for renewal of an inactive dental hygiene license shall be $75. (Initial licensure fees shall be the same as renewal fees. However, applicants granted initial licensure during the second year of the biennium shall pay one half of the normal fee.) DISCIPLINARY ACTION - - PENALTIES - - DENTAL HYGIENE A prescription for the services of a dental hygienist is good for? - -2 years (24 months) DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION: a prescription from a dentist for hygiene services MUST CONTAIN 1. the dentist business address name and license number 2. name and license number of the hygienist 3. patient's name and address, 4. a statement of the specific services authorized 5. ___________________________________ - -DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION: a prescription from a dentist for hygiene services MUST CONTAIN 1. the dentist business address name and license number 2. name and license number of the hygienist 3. patient's name and address, 4. a statement of the specific services authorized FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL 5. FREQUENCY of services authorized. **. prescribing dentist must keep a paper or digital copy oof the prescription in the patients record DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION: hygeine prescription- authorization for a hygienist to perform a remediable task under general supervision on a PATIENT OF RECORD is valid as long as the dentist re examines the patient at least every 13 months. - -hygeine prescription- authorization for a hygienist to perform a remediable task under general supervision on a PATIENT OF RECORD is valid as long as the dentist re-examines the patient at least every 13 MONTHS DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION: The prescription for a hygienist to perform a remediable task under general supervision on a PATIENT OF RECORD in a patient's home/nursing home is good for how long? - -The prescription for a hygienist to perform a remediable task under general supervision in a patient's home/nursing home is good for maximum of TWENTY-FOUR (24) months (2 years). **. prescribing dentist must keep a paper or digital copy oof the prescription in the patients record DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION:: The original hygiene prescription is given to _______ and a copy is ___________ - -The original hygiene prescription is given to THE PATIENT and a copy is KEPT IIN THE PATIENTS CHART (electronic or original) DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION: Limitations of hygiene prescription? - -1. Cannot work in the home of an ambulatory patient (meaning patient is mobile). 2. Cannot work under a prescription in an unlicensed public health fair 3. Cannot work under a prescription that is more than 2 years old. DENTAL HYGEINE Dental hygienists may perform their duties where? - -Dental hygienists may perform their duties: (a) In the dental office (No prescription needed) (b) In public health programs under the general supervision of a licensed dentist (c) In a health access setting (no prescription needed) (d) Upon a patient of record of a dentist who has issued a prescription for the services of a dental hygienist, which prescription shall be valid for 2 years unless a shorter length of time is designated by the dentist (no ambulatory aka mobile pts) FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL DENTAL HYGEINE HYGIENE PRESCRIPTION: - - ANESTHESIA Definition: A CONTROLLED state of UNCONCIOUSNESS acompanied by a partial or COMPLETE LOSS of protective reflexes - -General Anesthesia ANESTHESIA Definition: A CONTROLLED state of DEPRESSED CONSCIOUSNESS accompanied by a PARTIAL of protective reflexes - -Deep Sedation ANESTHESIA Definition: The perioperative use of medication to relieve anxiety before or during a dental procedure which does NOT produce a depressed level of consciousness and patient retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously MAINTAIN AN AIRWAY AND RESPOND appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command. shall include the administration of a SINGLE enteral sedative or a single narcotic analgesic medication administered in a single dose appropriate for the unsupervised treatment of anxiety and pain. - -Minimal Sedation *NO PERMIT REQUIRED Can give single dose peri-operatively in addition to Nitrous (no permit required for that) for anxiety ANESTHESIA Defintion: A DEPRESSED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS, patient retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously MAINTAIN AN AIRWAY AND RESPOND appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command. ******no loss of protective reflexes - -Conscious/ Moderate Sedation ANESTHESIA Defintion: A DEPRESSED LEVEL OF CONSCIOUSNESS IN A CHILD (UNDER 18 OR SPECIAL NEEDS) , patients retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously MAINTAIN AN AIRWAY AND RESPOND appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command. ***** no loss of protective reflexes - -Pediatric Conscious/ Moderate Sedation ANESTHESIA Defintion: The administration by inhalation of a combination of nitrous- oxide and oxygen producing an ALTERED level of consiousness, patients retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously MAINTAIN AN AIRWAY AND RESPOND appropriately to physical stimulation and verbal command. - -Nitrous-oxide inhalation analgesia FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL ANESTHESIA General Anesthesia Requirements: Permit required? ___________ # people required? _________ Training required? _____________ - -- Permit required - 3 people required( dentist, monitoring patient, assisting dentist) - CPR&ACLS training. (PALS if under 7 yrs) - Requires 2 year residency program or diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery or Is eligible fo exam by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ANESTHESIA DENTIST What is required for a dentist in Florida who plans to administer general anesthesia, conscious sedation or pediatric conscious sedation? - -1. Must be permitted by the Board. 2. Each facility at which he/she administers must be on file in the Board office with the type of anesthesia indicated for each facility. 3. All permit holders shall inform the Board office in writing of any change in authorized location for the use of such permits prior to accomplishing such changes. ANESTHESISA PERMIT An applicant for any type of anesthesia permit requirements? - -ning a permit ( Training in the particular type of anesthesia, Documentation of actual clinical administration of anesthetics to 20 dental or oral and maxillofacial patients within two (2) years prior to application) 2. properly equipping the outpatient office 3. passing a board inspection of the facility, equipment, drugs (then routine Inspection every 3 years minimum) application/ permit fee ***An applicant for a pediatric moderate sedation permit who completed the actual clinical demonstration of anesthetics more than two (2) years prior to the submission of the application, shall be entitled to a permit if the applicant also submits documentation of having completed the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry's comprehensive course on the Safe & Effective Sedation for the Pediatric Dental Patient. This course shall be completed within six (6) months of the submission of the pediactric moderate sedation permit application. ANESTHESISA PERMIT FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL Dentist FAILS AN INSPECTION has how many days to correct any deficiencies and cannot practice any anesthesia until a passing grade is achieved? - -FAILS AN INSPECTION has TWENTY (20) days to correct any deficiencies and cannot practice any anesthesia until a passing grade is achieved. **********Executive Director of Board and Probable Cause Panel (PCP) will ask the Secretary of the Department to issue an emergency suspension of the anesthesia permit if there is no attempt to correct a failed inspectio CONTINUING EDUCATION ANESTHESIA 64B5-14.0036 Treatment of Sedated Patients by Dentists Without an Anesthesia Permit (dentist not the provider of anesthesia PROHIBITED IN OFFICE OF DENTIST WITHOUT PERMIT ): CE Requirement: Dentist must first have taken an initial _____ Hour course on _______________ Required to repeat every ____________ years - -4 HOUR CE (2 DIDACTIC + 2 HANDS-ON traininig in AIRWAY MANAGEMENT prior to treating any sedated patient must repeat course every 4 YEARS CONTINUING EDUCATION ANESTHESIA 64B5-14.004 Anesthesia or sedation permit holders at any level, must complete at least _________ CE HOURS in Medical Emergencies 2 hours must include _________________ - -Anesthesia or sedation permit holders at any level, must complete at least 4 CE HOURS in Medical Emergencies 2 hours must include HANDS ON AIRWAY MANAGEMENT * CAN COUNT TOWARD 30 CCE ANESTHESIA A dentist or dental hygienist who administers or employs the use of any form of anesthesia must possess a certification in either basic CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the AHA with recertification every _______ years - -2 ANESTHESIA MODERATE/ CONCIOUS SEDATION Requirements: (may administer nitrous) Permit required? ___________ # people required? _________ Training required? _____________ - -- Permit required - 2 people required - CPR&ACLS training. FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL - Requires 60 hrs of training with 4 hrs of airway managmenet & 20 pts with 3 clinical training hrs ANESTHESIA PEDIATRIC MODERATE SEDATION Requirements: Permit required? ___________ # people required? _________ Training required? _____________ - -- Permit required - 2 people required - CPR, ACLS, AND PALS training. - Requires 60 hrs of training with 4 hrs of airway managmenet & 20 pts with 3 clinical training hrs ANESTHESIA - - ANESTHESIA NITROUS OXIDE - DENIST REQUIREMENTS TO ADMINISTER - -A) Has completed no less than a two-day course of training as described in the ADA "Guidelines for Teaching and Comprehensive Control of Pain and Anxiety in Dentistry" or its equivalent; or B) Has training equivalent to that described above while a student in an accredited school of dentistry; + Must have adequate equipment with fail-safe features and a 30% minimum oxygen flow ANESTHESIA NITROUS OXIDE Minimum % oxygen flow? - -30% ANESTHESIA NITROUS OXIDE - -Nitrous oxide may be used in combo with a single dose enteral sedative or a single dose narcotic analgesic to achieve A minimally depressed level of consciousness so long as the manufacturer's maximum recommended dosage of the enteral agent isn't exceeded ANESTHESIA DENTAL HYGENIST What is required for a dental hygienist in the State of Florida to be able to obtain a certification in the delivery of local anesthesia? - -1) A thirty-five dollar ($35) non refundable certificate or permit fee accompanied by application submitted to the Board of Dentistry under the Department of Health 2) A certified copy of the applicant's transcripts that reflect the required minimum didactic (30 hours) and clinical (30 hours)education and experience. FLORIDA DENTAL FLORIDA DENTAL 3) A certified copy of the diploma or certificate issue by the applicant's institution, program, or school. 4) Proof of acceptable certification in CPR or ACLS. hygenist shall not administer local anesthesia to a patient sedated by general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, or pediatric moderate sedation.**** OK with nitrous Anesthetic Drugs requiring a General Anesthesia permit ? - -Propofol, methohexital, thiopental, etomidate, ketamine, dexmedetomidine, or volatile gases (i.e., sevoflurane, isoflurane) NOT PEDIATRIC OR CONCIOUS SEDATION DENTAL ASSISTANT RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING What is required for a dental assistant in the State of Florida to be able to obtain certification to take x-rays? - -DENTAL ASSISTANT RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING CAN TAKE XRAYS IF 1. graduated from a Board-approved dental assisting school and certified or 2. a) Apply for certificaion and pay the fee b) Complete at least 3 MONTHS OJT of continuous on-the-job training under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist c) Completion of a Board-approved course within 12 months d) Certificate is displayed in dental office MISCELLANEOUS - PT RECORDS When a patient transfers to another Florida dentist office, what does the original dentist need to have ? - -- list of patients that gave records for MUST KEEP FOR 4 YEARS (give original records or copy to new dentist) MISCELLANEOUS - PT RECORDS When a patient transfers to another dentist OUTSIDE of Florida, what does the original dentist need to have ? - -ORIGINAL RECORDS OR COPIES OF RECORDS, MUST KEEP FOR 4 YEARS MISCELLANEOUS - PT RECORDS Who owns the pt records? - -- The owner of the dental office MISCELLANEOUS - LAB PRESCRIPTION COPIES are kept by the ____________, ORIGINAL lab prescription is kept by ____________ - -COPIES are kept by the DENTIST , ORIGINAL lab prescription is sent to the LAB MUST KEEP FOR 4 YEARS FLORIDA DENTAL MISCELLANEOUS - PT RECORDS PT RECORDS must keep for _____________ years since the pt's last visit, must duplicate upon pt request within ____________ days at minimal cost - -PT RECORDS must keep for 4 YEARS since the pt's last visit, must duplicate upon pt request within 30 DAYS at minimal cost FLORIDA DENTAL