Florida Dental Law Exam Questions
and Answers
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWERS-11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWERS-2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWERS-7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - ANSWERS-5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment. - ANSWERS-True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? -
ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWERS-10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - ANSWERS-Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - ANSWERS-60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -
ANSWERS-True - only those defined by rule or law
,T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law -
ANSWERS-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - ANSWERS-The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many
months? - ANSWERS-13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the
dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity
or structures - ANSWERS-irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity
or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - ANSWERS-remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - ANSWERS-Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task? - ANSWERS-remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - ANSWERS-re-cementing
temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - ANSWERS-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - ANSWERS-
Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
, How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - ANSWERS-Every 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - ANSWERS-24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - ANSWERS-- CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary
case? - ANSWERS-11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA
accredited school? - ANSWERS-3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary
cases are heard? - ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -
ANSWERS-7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - ANSWERS-30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - ANSWERS-50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - ANSWERS-25
and Answers
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWERS-11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWERS-2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWERS-7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - ANSWERS-5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment. - ANSWERS-True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? -
ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWERS-10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - ANSWERS-Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - ANSWERS-60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -
ANSWERS-True - only those defined by rule or law
,T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law -
ANSWERS-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - ANSWERS-The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many
months? - ANSWERS-13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the
dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity
or structures - ANSWERS-irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity
or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - ANSWERS-remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - ANSWERS-Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task? - ANSWERS-remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - ANSWERS-re-cementing
temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - ANSWERS-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - ANSWERS-
Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
, How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - ANSWERS-Every 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - ANSWERS-24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - ANSWERS-- CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary
case? - ANSWERS-11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA
accredited school? - ANSWERS-3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary
cases are heard? - ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -
ANSWERS-7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - ANSWERS-30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - ANSWERS-50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - ANSWERS-25
