FLORIDA DENTAL HYGIENE LAWS AND
RULES REVIEW PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTION SET ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Change of address.
Answer: -Must be submitted to BOD w/in 10 days
-Penalty: $250 fine
◉ Dental lab should notify the BOD with any change in address
within _____ days.
Answer: 30
◉ DA Radiographer Requirements.
Answer: -DA must complete 3 months OTJ training
-Have 12 months to complete an accredited course to be certified by
the ADA
-$35 fee
,◉ Using the name RDH or "Dental Hygienist" if not licensed is a.
Answer: Misdemeanor, not a felony
◉ How recent must an applicant for licensure have taken the Dental
Hygiene National Board?.
Answer: At any date.
-Previously you had to have taken the board within 10 years of your
application, however it was changed to allow applicants who have
taken the exam at any point.
◉ If the primary dentist is out of town who can diagnose and tx plan
a pt.
Answer: another dentist
◉ Can a dental hygienist repair an x-ray machine?.
Answer: No
An x-ray machine has to be repaired by a licensed technician who
has radiology credentials
◉ Permitting of nonprofit corporations.
, Answer: Permits may be issued to non-profit corporations for the
following purposes:
-training dental assistants in public schools
-promoting research and training among licensed dentists
-providing dental care for indigents
-issued for period of 1 year- renewable
◉ Permitting of NPC.
Answer: may apply for approval for hiring an unlicensed dentist for
care of indigent pts
must show justification for need to hire dentists not licensed in this
state
certified copy of the NP's charter and proof of non-profit status must
be filed with the Board
◉ Proprietorship by non-dentists.
RULES REVIEW PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTION SET ACCURATE ANSWERS
◉ Change of address.
Answer: -Must be submitted to BOD w/in 10 days
-Penalty: $250 fine
◉ Dental lab should notify the BOD with any change in address
within _____ days.
Answer: 30
◉ DA Radiographer Requirements.
Answer: -DA must complete 3 months OTJ training
-Have 12 months to complete an accredited course to be certified by
the ADA
-$35 fee
,◉ Using the name RDH or "Dental Hygienist" if not licensed is a.
Answer: Misdemeanor, not a felony
◉ How recent must an applicant for licensure have taken the Dental
Hygiene National Board?.
Answer: At any date.
-Previously you had to have taken the board within 10 years of your
application, however it was changed to allow applicants who have
taken the exam at any point.
◉ If the primary dentist is out of town who can diagnose and tx plan
a pt.
Answer: another dentist
◉ Can a dental hygienist repair an x-ray machine?.
Answer: No
An x-ray machine has to be repaired by a licensed technician who
has radiology credentials
◉ Permitting of nonprofit corporations.
, Answer: Permits may be issued to non-profit corporations for the
following purposes:
-training dental assistants in public schools
-promoting research and training among licensed dentists
-providing dental care for indigents
-issued for period of 1 year- renewable
◉ Permitting of NPC.
Answer: may apply for approval for hiring an unlicensed dentist for
care of indigent pts
must show justification for need to hire dentists not licensed in this
state
certified copy of the NP's charter and proof of non-profit status must
be filed with the Board
◉ Proprietorship by non-dentists.
