Florida Dental Hygiene Laws and Rules Exam
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2026!!
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of CE?
50 Minutes
*One half hour or one hour of CE credit shall be awarded for each 25 or 50
minutes of actual classroom or clinical instruction, respectively. No CE
credit shall be
awarded for participation of less than 25 minutes.
Extra CE credits
-Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
-Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
-Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
Pro Bono CE Credit
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium
,In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from
probono work?
25%
What is not an appropriate topic for CE
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
Board approved individual study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
Patient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE?
In the 1st biennium of licensure
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary
document completion of CE courses?
4 years
Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
Practicing hygienist and dentist
,A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hrs. could
count toward their 24/ 30 hrs. required for license renewal ?
True
If 40 hrs of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count
towards the renewal requirement for the next biennium?
False
Prescriptions
-Dentists can prescribe drugs and administer anesthesia and sedation subject
to limitations (scope of training)
-The board will define rules on training certification, limits of use, and
mechanism to assure compliance
- Dentist MUST have CPR training every 2 years and resuscitation equipment in
good working order.
Can a dental hygienist prescribe fluoride or chlorhexidine to a pt of record?
-Hygienists can only recommend fl and chlorhexidine, not prescribe it.
-Some pts will not buy chlorhexidine or fl at a dental office (typically due
to cost). The dentist may write a prescription for the pharmacy to
dispense it for the pt.
, What needs to be included on an Rx?
-Patient name and address
DDS name, address, and license#
-Name, business address, license# of DH
-Statement of specific services authorized
-Statement of frequency
-ORIGINAL Rx is given to Patient. Copy goes in their chart
Which of the following is legal of a DDS writing Rx?
Writing within the scope of dentistry
How long is a Dental Hygiene Rx good for?
2 years (24 months)
What must be included on a Rx for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
DDS license number
Analgesia
Absence of pain without loss of consciousness
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2026!!
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of CE?
50 Minutes
*One half hour or one hour of CE credit shall be awarded for each 25 or 50
minutes of actual classroom or clinical instruction, respectively. No CE
credit shall be
awarded for participation of less than 25 minutes.
Extra CE credits
-Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
-Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
-Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
Pro Bono CE Credit
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium
,In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from
probono work?
25%
What is not an appropriate topic for CE
Chemotherapeutic Agents
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
Board approved individual study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?
Patient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE?
In the 1st biennium of licensure
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary
document completion of CE courses?
4 years
Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
Practicing hygienist and dentist
,A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hrs. could
count toward their 24/ 30 hrs. required for license renewal ?
True
If 40 hrs of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count
towards the renewal requirement for the next biennium?
False
Prescriptions
-Dentists can prescribe drugs and administer anesthesia and sedation subject
to limitations (scope of training)
-The board will define rules on training certification, limits of use, and
mechanism to assure compliance
- Dentist MUST have CPR training every 2 years and resuscitation equipment in
good working order.
Can a dental hygienist prescribe fluoride or chlorhexidine to a pt of record?
-Hygienists can only recommend fl and chlorhexidine, not prescribe it.
-Some pts will not buy chlorhexidine or fl at a dental office (typically due
to cost). The dentist may write a prescription for the pharmacy to
dispense it for the pt.
, What needs to be included on an Rx?
-Patient name and address
DDS name, address, and license#
-Name, business address, license# of DH
-Statement of specific services authorized
-Statement of frequency
-ORIGINAL Rx is given to Patient. Copy goes in their chart
Which of the following is legal of a DDS writing Rx?
Writing within the scope of dentistry
How long is a Dental Hygiene Rx good for?
2 years (24 months)
What must be included on a Rx for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
DDS license number
Analgesia
Absence of pain without loss of consciousness
