FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES (DENTAL EXAM ADEX CDCA)
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SECTION I: DEFINITIONS & SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
1. According to Florida Statute 466.003, what is the legal definition of "Dentistry"?
A. The repair of dental prosthetic devices
B. The healing art concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of
conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues
C. The placement of dental sealants only
D. The business management of a dental practice
Rationale: B is correct. Per Florida law, dentistry specifically involves examination, diagnosis,
treatment planning, and care of the oral cavity and adjacent structures . Options A, C, and D
are subsets or related fields but do not encompass the full legal definition.
2. Which of the following best describes "Dental Hygiene" under Florida law?
A. The surgical cutting of soft tissue
B. The rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services
C. The final placement of permanent restorations
D. The prescription of controlled substances
Rationale: B is correct. Dental hygiene is defined as educational, preventative, and
therapeutic services. Hygienists cannot perform surgery (A), place permanent restorations
(C), or prescribe meds (D) .
3. According to Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 64B5-7.006, what is required for a Non-
Profit Corporation to provide dental services?
A. A standard business tax receipt
, B. A specific permit issued by the Board of Dentistry
C. Registration with the Department of Revenue only
D. A waiver from the local dental society
Rationale: B is correct. Rule 64B5-7.006 explicitly outlines the requirements for Non-Profit
Corporation Permits, which went through a 5-year rule review effective 5/1/2025 .
4. Intraoral treatment tasks that are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the
oral cavity are defined as:
A. Remediable tasks
B. Irremediable tasks
C. Basic supportive procedures
D. Expanded functions
Rationale: B is correct. Irremediable tasks are irreversible (e.g., cutting tooth structure).
Remediable tasks (A) are reversible .
5. A dental hygienist applies bleaching solution, activates a light source, monitors the
patient, and removes the materials. This is classified as:
A. A remediable task
B. An irremediable task
C. A diagnosis
D. Surgery
Rationale: A is correct. Because bleaching is reversible and does not permanently alter
tissue, it is considered remediable .
6. The use of a hard-tissue laser by a hygienist is considered what type of task?
A. Remediable
B. Basic life support
C. Irremediable
D. Administrative
Rationale: C is correct. Lasers create irreversible changes to tissue, classifying them as
irremediable .
EXAM STUDY GUIDE UPDATED VERSION ALREADY
GRADED(2025/2026)With Detailed Verified
Answer100%|130+Questions.
SECTION I: DEFINITIONS & SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
1. According to Florida Statute 466.003, what is the legal definition of "Dentistry"?
A. The repair of dental prosthetic devices
B. The healing art concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of
conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues
C. The placement of dental sealants only
D. The business management of a dental practice
Rationale: B is correct. Per Florida law, dentistry specifically involves examination, diagnosis,
treatment planning, and care of the oral cavity and adjacent structures . Options A, C, and D
are subsets or related fields but do not encompass the full legal definition.
2. Which of the following best describes "Dental Hygiene" under Florida law?
A. The surgical cutting of soft tissue
B. The rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services
C. The final placement of permanent restorations
D. The prescription of controlled substances
Rationale: B is correct. Dental hygiene is defined as educational, preventative, and
therapeutic services. Hygienists cannot perform surgery (A), place permanent restorations
(C), or prescribe meds (D) .
3. According to Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 64B5-7.006, what is required for a Non-
Profit Corporation to provide dental services?
A. A standard business tax receipt
, B. A specific permit issued by the Board of Dentistry
C. Registration with the Department of Revenue only
D. A waiver from the local dental society
Rationale: B is correct. Rule 64B5-7.006 explicitly outlines the requirements for Non-Profit
Corporation Permits, which went through a 5-year rule review effective 5/1/2025 .
4. Intraoral treatment tasks that are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the
oral cavity are defined as:
A. Remediable tasks
B. Irremediable tasks
C. Basic supportive procedures
D. Expanded functions
Rationale: B is correct. Irremediable tasks are irreversible (e.g., cutting tooth structure).
Remediable tasks (A) are reversible .
5. A dental hygienist applies bleaching solution, activates a light source, monitors the
patient, and removes the materials. This is classified as:
A. A remediable task
B. An irremediable task
C. A diagnosis
D. Surgery
Rationale: A is correct. Because bleaching is reversible and does not permanently alter
tissue, it is considered remediable .
6. The use of a hard-tissue laser by a hygienist is considered what type of task?
A. Remediable
B. Basic life support
C. Irremediable
D. Administrative
Rationale: C is correct. Lasers create irreversible changes to tissue, classifying them as
irremediable .
