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DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC, STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9
2026 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
No (False) correct answer Does the NC Board of Dentistry
have the power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian correct
answer Total number of Board members? How many Dentists,
RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
correct answer Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental
hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must
be an NC state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or
hygiene correct answer What is the selection criteria for the
consumer member? How is this member chosen?
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Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
correct answer What are the qualifications for the dental
hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures correct answer How many
signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in
or practicing in NC correct answer Who can vote in the
general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years correct answer What is the term limit
for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal,
conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs for
impaired hygienist and dentist correct answer What is the
purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions
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A majority of the members of said board correct answer What
constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas correct
answer Name the judicial power granted to the board president
and/or secretary treasurer
$100 per day correct answer Compensation / per diem for a
board member is fixed by the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in
the office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder
upon receipt of application for duplicate and fee correct
answer Describe the criteria for the display of your license.
What do you do if you work in more than one office?
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the
US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have previously failed in examination
conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners correct
answer Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
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The date of the announcement of the results of the next
succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene correct answer A provisional hygiene
license shall be valid until
Dentist with out of state current or expired license, expired
license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or US
Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within the
last 5 yrs correct answer Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor correct answer What type of offense is
a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) correct answer Does the board have authority to
develop programs for impaired
Dental hygiene correct answer Performing complete oral
prophylaxis, application of preventive agents to oral structures,
exposure and processing of radiographs, administration of
medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of
oral conditions as may be permitted by rules and regulations of
the board
Dental hygienist correct answer Any person who is a graduate
of a board accredited school of dental hygiene, who has been
DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
FINAL, JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE, NC LAWS, NC, STUDY, LAWS QUIZ 1-9
2026 UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS.
No (False) correct answer Does the NC Board of Dentistry
have the power to grant licensure by reciprocity?
8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian correct
answer Total number of Board members? How many Dentists,
RDH's, Citizen members?
Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters, consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters
correct answer Restrictions placed on the dentist, dental
hygienist, and consumer members:
member is selected and appointed by the governor and must
be an NC state resident and not hold a license in dentistry or
hygiene correct answer What is the selection criteria for the
consumer member? How is this member chosen?
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Must hold a current nc license and reside in or practice in NC
correct answer What are the qualifications for the dental
hygienist board member?
No less than 10 signatures correct answer How many
signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to the
board
Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in
or practicing in NC correct answer Who can vote in the
general election to elect RDH members to the board
One term of three years correct answer What is the term limit
for a board member
Granting revocation suspension of license and renewal,
conduct examination for licensure, provide for programs for
impaired hygienist and dentist correct answer What is the
purpose and duty of the board of Dental Examiners? list three
functions
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A majority of the members of said board correct answer What
constitutes a quorum of the board
The power to administer oaths and issue subpoenas correct
answer Name the judicial power granted to the board president
and/or secretary treasurer
$100 per day correct answer Compensation / per diem for a
board member is fixed by the board and not to exceed
License shall at all times be displayed in a conspicuous place in
the office of the holder, duplicate license is issued to holder
upon receipt of application for duplicate and fee correct
answer Describe the criteria for the display of your license.
What do you do if you work in more than one office?
Any person who is licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the
US or in any country territory or other recognized jurisdiction,
applicant may not have previously failed in examination
conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners correct
answer Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
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The date of the announcement of the results of the next
succeeding board examination of candidates for licensure to
practice dental hygiene correct answer A provisional hygiene
license shall be valid until
Dentist with out of state current or expired license, expired
license in NC State, or are authorized to treat veterans or US
Service members, and has actively practice dentistry within the
last 5 yrs correct answer Who is eligible for a volunteer license
Class 2 misdemeanor correct answer What type of offense is
a violation of board rules regulations or bylaws
Yes (true) correct answer Does the board have authority to
develop programs for impaired
Dental hygiene correct answer Performing complete oral
prophylaxis, application of preventive agents to oral structures,
exposure and processing of radiographs, administration of
medicaments, preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of
oral conditions as may be permitted by rules and regulations of
the board
Dental hygienist correct answer Any person who is a graduate
of a board accredited school of dental hygiene, who has been
