DENTAL HYGIENE FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES – Updated
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Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? -ANSWERS-Irremediable
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and
removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ______ task. -ANSWERS-
Remediable
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform? -
ANSWERS-Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? -
ANSWERS-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
-ANSWERS-both DH and DA
Continuing Education -ANSWERS--A hygienist can be excused from CE requirements
due to hardship.
-You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you pay the inactive status fee.
How many CE hours are required for dental hygienists? -ANSWERS-24 credits
biennially
,How many CE hours are required for dentists? -ANSWERS-30 credits biennially
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of CE? -ANSWERS-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 -ANSWERS--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 -ANSWERS-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?
-ANSWERS-25%
What is not an appropriate topic for CE -ANSWERS-Chemotherapeutic Agents
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE? -ANSWERS-Board
approved individual study
When are licensees excused from CE? -ANSWERS-In the 1st biennium of licensure
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary document
completion of CE courses? -ANSWERS-4 years
,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 ? -ANSWERS-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? -ANSWERS-False
Prescriptions -ANSWERS--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? -
ANSWERS--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.
466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) -ANSWERS-Ensure that
every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for
safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed.
_______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment
planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and
structures. -ANSWERS-Dentistry
, ______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services and
any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services. -ANSWERS-
Dental Hygiene
Board of Dentistry members include: -ANSWERS-11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD -ANSWERS-At
least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? -ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? -ANSWERS-10
Who appoints the BOD members? -ANSWERS-Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old. -ANSWERS-60
466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions -ANSWERS--Dentists may not
delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
-May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
most Frequent Tested Exam 2026 WITH Recent Newest
Verified And Well Analyzed Exam Questions (Actual Exam
2026-2027) Correct Detailed & Verified ANSWERS (100%
Accurate Solutions) ALREADY GRADED A+||NEWEST
VERSION Of The Exam Guarantee Pass!!
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task? -ANSWERS-Irremediable
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and
removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ______ task. -ANSWERS-
Remediable
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform? -
ANSWERS-Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task? -
ANSWERS-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
-ANSWERS-both DH and DA
Continuing Education -ANSWERS--A hygienist can be excused from CE requirements
due to hardship.
-You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you pay the inactive status fee.
How many CE hours are required for dental hygienists? -ANSWERS-24 credits
biennially
,How many CE hours are required for dentists? -ANSWERS-30 credits biennially
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of CE? -ANSWERS-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 -ANSWERS--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 -ANSWERS-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?
-ANSWERS-25%
What is not an appropriate topic for CE -ANSWERS-Chemotherapeutic Agents
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE? -ANSWERS-Board
approved individual study
When are licensees excused from CE? -ANSWERS-In the 1st biennium of licensure
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary document
completion of CE courses? -ANSWERS-4 years
,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 ? -ANSWERS-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? -ANSWERS-False
Prescriptions -ANSWERS--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? -
ANSWERS--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.
466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the law) -ANSWERS-Ensure that
every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for
safe practice without undue clinical interference by persons not licensed.
_______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment
planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and
structures. -ANSWERS-Dentistry
, ______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services and
any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services. -ANSWERS-
Dental Hygiene
Board of Dentistry members include: -ANSWERS-11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD -ANSWERS-At
least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve? -ANSWERS-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? -ANSWERS-10
Who appoints the BOD members? -ANSWERS-Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old. -ANSWERS-60
466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions -ANSWERS--Dentists may not
delegate irremediable tasks except as provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
-May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or rule
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
