DENTAL HYGIENE FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES
STUDYGUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW || MOST RECENT
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
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When handling soiled which is NOT appropriate
a. carry instruments in a closed container
b. use regular examination gloves
c. wear mask and eye wear
d. use ultrasonic cleaner (if available) - ANSWER-use regular
examination gloves
Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules
for contaminants
pertaining to blood, saliva, and other
bodily fluids?
a. dept of health (DOH)
b. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c. centers for disease control (CDC)
,d. board of dentistry (BOD) - ANSWER-CDC
Which PPE is NOT required
a. gloves
b. mask
c. eye protection
d. All the above are required - ANSWER-Eye protection
In an emergency when the dentist is not able to examine the pt
and the dentist
CAN see the pt w/in 3 days a DH or CA (CPR certified)
can perform: -
ANSWER--Removing/re-cementing properly contoured and
fitting loose bands
that are not permanently attached to any
appliance
-Securing/un-securing arch wire by attaching/removing
fastening device
-Inserting/removing dressing from alveolar socket
-Placing/removing periodontal dressings
-Cementing temp crowns and bridges using temp cement
-Placing temp medicinal restorative material
,A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the
procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the
procedures are performed and approves the work performed
before dismissal is what kind of supervision? - ANSWER-Direct
supervision
A dentist examines pt, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and
remains on premises while the procedures are performed. What
kind of supervision is this? - ANSWER-Indirect supervision
A dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out
but need not be
present when the authorized procedures are being
performed is what
supervision? - ANSWER-General
supervision
Who defines the levels of supervision? - ANSWER-BOD
If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct
his staff to do a procedure on a pt, what supervision is this? -
ANSWER-General supervision
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for
dental hygienists? -
ANSWER-Indirect
supervision
, A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with _______
supervision. -
ANSWER-
General
A DA may polish clinical crowns with ________ supervision -
ANSWER-Direct
A DH may apply topical anesthetic with ______ supervision -
ANSWER-General
A DA may apply topical anesthetic with _____ supervision -
ANSWER-Direct
If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting and a pt is in
need of sealants,
the hygienist must perform sealants under which
supervision? - ANSWER-
General
A DH may place subgingival chlorhexidine with ____
supervision. - ANSWER-
Indirect
A DH may marginate restorations with _______
supervision. - ANSWER-
Indirect
STUDYGUIDE AND EXAM REVIEW || MOST RECENT
EXAM 2026-2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCES!! BRAND NEW EXAM!! JUST RELEASED.
-INSTANT DOWNLOAD.
When handling soiled which is NOT appropriate
a. carry instruments in a closed container
b. use regular examination gloves
c. wear mask and eye wear
d. use ultrasonic cleaner (if available) - ANSWER-use regular
examination gloves
Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules
for contaminants
pertaining to blood, saliva, and other
bodily fluids?
a. dept of health (DOH)
b. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
c. centers for disease control (CDC)
,d. board of dentistry (BOD) - ANSWER-CDC
Which PPE is NOT required
a. gloves
b. mask
c. eye protection
d. All the above are required - ANSWER-Eye protection
In an emergency when the dentist is not able to examine the pt
and the dentist
CAN see the pt w/in 3 days a DH or CA (CPR certified)
can perform: -
ANSWER--Removing/re-cementing properly contoured and
fitting loose bands
that are not permanently attached to any
appliance
-Securing/un-securing arch wire by attaching/removing
fastening device
-Inserting/removing dressing from alveolar socket
-Placing/removing periodontal dressings
-Cementing temp crowns and bridges using temp cement
-Placing temp medicinal restorative material
,A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the
procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the
procedures are performed and approves the work performed
before dismissal is what kind of supervision? - ANSWER-Direct
supervision
A dentist examines pt, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and
remains on premises while the procedures are performed. What
kind of supervision is this? - ANSWER-Indirect supervision
A dentist authorizes the procedures which are being carried out
but need not be
present when the authorized procedures are being
performed is what
supervision? - ANSWER-General
supervision
Who defines the levels of supervision? - ANSWER-BOD
If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct
his staff to do a procedure on a pt, what supervision is this? -
ANSWER-General supervision
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for
dental hygienists? -
ANSWER-Indirect
supervision
, A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with _______
supervision. -
ANSWER-
General
A DA may polish clinical crowns with ________ supervision -
ANSWER-Direct
A DH may apply topical anesthetic with ______ supervision -
ANSWER-General
A DA may apply topical anesthetic with _____ supervision -
ANSWER-Direct
If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting and a pt is in
need of sealants,
the hygienist must perform sealants under which
supervision? - ANSWER-
General
A DH may place subgingival chlorhexidine with ____
supervision. - ANSWER-
Indirect
A DH may marginate restorations with _______
supervision. - ANSWER-
Indirect
