Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules Test Questions with Answers Rated A
Ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing
in this state meets minimum requirements for safe prac- 466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the
tice without undue clinical interference by persons not law)
licensed.
is the healing art which is concerned with the
exam, diagnosis, treatment planning and care of condi-
Dentistry
tions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues
and structures.
is the rendering of educational, preventive and
therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral pro- Dental Hygiene
cedure required in the performance of services.
11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
Board of Dentistry members include:
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have
BOD.
on BOD
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members
4
serve?
What is the maximum number of years a board member
10
may serve?
Governor of Florida Who appoints the BOD members?
One board member of the board must be at least
60
years old.
-Dentists may not delegate irremediable tasks except as
provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
,Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules Test Questions with Answers Rated A
-May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or
rule 466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general super-
13 months
vision is
BOD Who designates remediable and delegable tasks?
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
Irremediable (anesthetic)
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures?
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not
Remediable tasks (rubber dam, matrix band, polish amal-
create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or struc-
gam)
tures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient?
Irremediable Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, acti-
Remediable vates light source, monitors and removes in-oflce bleach-
ing materials is performing a task.
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient
Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement. comes into the oflce with an emergency. Which remedi-
able task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be
Irremediable
what type of task?
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under
both DH and DA
conditions specified in the laws?
-A hygienist can be excused from CE requirements due to
hardship.
Continuing Education
-You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you
pay the inactive status fee.
, 24 credits biennially How many CE hours are required for dental hygienists?
30 credits biennially How many CE hours are required for dentists?
50 Minutes
*One half hour or one hour of CE credit shall be awarded
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of CE?
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.
-Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
-Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching Extra CE credits
-Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium Pro Bono CE Credit
In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be
25%
completed from probono work?
Chemotherapeutic Agents What is not an appropriate topic for CE
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for
Board approved individual study
CE?
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental
Patient Stress Management
hygienist would take?
In the 1st biennium of licensure When are licensees excused from CE?
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certifi-
4 years
cates as necessary document completion of CE courses?
Practicing hygienist and dentist Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The
True remaining 9 hrs. could count toward their 24/ 30 hrs.
required for license renewal ?
False
Ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing
in this state meets minimum requirements for safe prac- 466.001- Legislative Purpose and Intent (Purpose of the
tice without undue clinical interference by persons not law)
licensed.
is the healing art which is concerned with the
exam, diagnosis, treatment planning and care of condi-
Dentistry
tions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues
and structures.
is the rendering of educational, preventive and
therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral pro- Dental Hygiene
cedure required in the performance of services.
11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
Board of Dentistry members include:
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have
BOD.
on BOD
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members
4
serve?
What is the maximum number of years a board member
10
may serve?
Governor of Florida Who appoints the BOD members?
One board member of the board must be at least
60
years old.
-Dentists may not delegate irremediable tasks except as
provided by law
-Remediable tasks may be delegated if they pose no risk
,Dental Hygiene Florida Laws and Rules Test Questions with Answers Rated A
-May only delegate remediable tasks defined by law or
rule 466.024 Delegation of Duties; Expanded functions
-Dentists delegate NON-dentists
Authorization for irremediable tasks under general super-
13 months
vision is
BOD Who designates remediable and delegable tasks?
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create
Irremediable (anesthetic)
unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures?
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not
Remediable tasks (rubber dam, matrix band, polish amal-
create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or struc-
gam)
tures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient?
Irremediable Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, acti-
Remediable vates light source, monitors and removes in-oflce bleach-
ing materials is performing a task.
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient
Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement. comes into the oflce with an emergency. Which remedi-
able task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be
Irremediable
what type of task?
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under
both DH and DA
conditions specified in the laws?
-A hygienist can be excused from CE requirements due to
hardship.
Continuing Education
-You have the option to be placed on inactive status if you
pay the inactive status fee.
, 24 credits biennially How many CE hours are required for dental hygienists?
30 credits biennially How many CE hours are required for dentists?
50 Minutes
*One half hour or one hour of CE credit shall be awarded
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of CE?
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.
-Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
-Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching Extra CE credits
-Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium Pro Bono CE Credit
In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be
25%
completed from probono work?
Chemotherapeutic Agents What is not an appropriate topic for CE
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for
Board approved individual study
CE?
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental
Patient Stress Management
hygienist would take?
In the 1st biennium of licensure When are licensees excused from CE?
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certifi-
4 years
cates as necessary document completion of CE courses?
Practicing hygienist and dentist Who of the following are required to take CE credits?
A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The
True remaining 9 hrs. could count toward their 24/ 30 hrs.
required for license renewal ?
False
