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FLORIDA DENTAL LAW AND RULES NEWEST VERSION
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
TITLE:
Florida Dental Law and Rules Examination (FDLR)
REGULATORY BODY:
Florida Board of Dentistry
EDITION:
Latest Version
YEAR:
2026–2027
TOTAL QUESTIONS:
Up to 67 Questions
TYPE OF QUESTIONS:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
EXAM FORMAT:
• Computer-based test
• Single best answer
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• Scenario and knowledge-based questions
EXAM DESCRIPTION:
This examination evaluates a candidate’s understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations
governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the State of Florida.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read each question carefully before answering
• Select the most correct answer
• Manage your time effectively
• Some questions may be unscored (field test items)
• No negative marking
1. For general anesthesia and deep sedation the following need not be readily available:
a. Oral and nasal airways
b. Cardioscope
c. Tracheotomy equipment
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d. Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
c. Tracheotomy equipment
22. Specialty services advertised by a general dentist, but limits his practice to endo, may
advertise as follows:
a. John Pain, DDS, Practice limited to Endodontics
b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics
c. Dr.John Pain, Dentist, Practice Specializing in Endodontics
d. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, PracticeSpecializing in Endodontics
b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics
23. To renew a license, a dentist and hygienist must take:
a. A 2 hr domestic violence course every biennium
b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium
c. A 3 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium
d. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 2nd biennium
b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium
24. Disinfection:
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a. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed
b. Does not allow the potential for viable pathogens to remain
c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active
growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses
d. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and viruses while they are in
their active growth phase.
c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth
phase and the inactivation of some viruses
25. Violations of Chapter 466 or Chapter 64B-5 are to be reported to:
a. The Board
b. The Department
c. County Health Department
d. The Committee on Disciplinary Action
b. The Department
26. In a multiowner practice who is responsible for the treatment provided?
a. The owner, who may or may not be a dentist
b. The owner, who must be a dentist
FLORIDA DENTAL LAW AND RULES NEWEST VERSION
ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR
TITLE:
Florida Dental Law and Rules Examination (FDLR)
REGULATORY BODY:
Florida Board of Dentistry
EDITION:
Latest Version
YEAR:
2026–2027
TOTAL QUESTIONS:
Up to 67 Questions
TYPE OF QUESTIONS:
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
EXAM FORMAT:
• Computer-based test
• Single best answer
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• Scenario and knowledge-based questions
EXAM DESCRIPTION:
This examination evaluates a candidate’s understanding of the laws, rules, and regulations
governing the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the State of Florida.
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Read each question carefully before answering
• Select the most correct answer
• Manage your time effectively
• Some questions may be unscored (field test items)
• No negative marking
1. For general anesthesia and deep sedation the following need not be readily available:
a. Oral and nasal airways
b. Cardioscope
c. Tracheotomy equipment
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d. Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
c. Tracheotomy equipment
22. Specialty services advertised by a general dentist, but limits his practice to endo, may
advertise as follows:
a. John Pain, DDS, Practice limited to Endodontics
b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics
c. Dr.John Pain, Dentist, Practice Specializing in Endodontics
d. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, PracticeSpecializing in Endodontics
b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics
23. To renew a license, a dentist and hygienist must take:
a. A 2 hr domestic violence course every biennium
b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium
c. A 3 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium
d. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 2nd biennium
b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium
24. Disinfection:
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a. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed
b. Does not allow the potential for viable pathogens to remain
c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active
growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses
d. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and viruses while they are in
their active growth phase.
c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth
phase and the inactivation of some viruses
25. Violations of Chapter 466 or Chapter 64B-5 are to be reported to:
a. The Board
b. The Department
c. County Health Department
d. The Committee on Disciplinary Action
b. The Department
26. In a multiowner practice who is responsible for the treatment provided?
a. The owner, who may or may not be a dentist
b. The owner, who must be a dentist
