FLORIDA DENTAL HYGIENE LAWS AND
RULES STUDY GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED Q&A
MASTER SOLUTION PACK
◉ Nitrous Oxide produces an.
Answer: altered state of consciousness
◉ With conscious sedation:
a) the patient must be slightly awake
b) the patient must be under 100lbs
c) must not effect physical ability.
Answer: c) must not effect physical ability
◉ What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering
nitrous oxide?.
Answer: 25%
◉ Any CRDH administering local anesthesia must notify the BOD in
writing by registered mail within ____ of any adverse occurrence that
was related to or the result of the administering of local anesthesia.
A complete written report shall be filed with the BOD within _____ of
the mortality or other adverse occurrence..
,Answer: 24 hours; 30 days
◉ What equipment should be present in ER/recovery rooms when
using sedation?.
Answer: O2 tank
EKG machine
Defibrillator
Thermometer
BP cuff
◉ A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when
performing sedation in the dental office?.
Answer: True
◉ Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when
performing sedation in the dental office?.
Answer: False
◉ A patient who has received xrays, exam from DDS and Tx plan is
considered _______.
Answer: Pt of record
◉ Pt records.
,Answer: -Dentist of record shall be primarily responsible regardless
of who provides tx
-Tx rendered by someone else in office must be noted by name or
initials
◉ Records may be transferred with the written consent of the
patient.
Answer: True
◉ Original dentist must retain written statement signed by the
owner dentist, the person that received the records, and two
witnesses that list the date of transfer and persons to whom records
were transferred to.
Answer: True
◉ Dentist of record may be relieved of responsibility to maintain
records if he/she leaves practice where tx was rendered and
transfers custody of records to owner of practice (must retain
written statement).
Answer: True
◉ What is the minimum a patient record must contain?.
Answer: -Appropriate medical history
, -Written dental records should include patient history, exam results,
test results, which justify course of treatment (tx plan)
◉ Transfer Records.
Answer: -Within 90 days of a dentists death, the dentists estate or
agent must transfer all patient records to another Florida licensed
dentist and must be accessible by each patient for at least 4 years
-If a dentist relocates he must place patient records in the care of a
Florid licensed dentist for at least 4 years from the date of the
patient was last examined.
-In all cases, records need to be in same county as the practice was
located
◉ Dental Laboratories (pt record).
Answer: Dental laboratories must keep pt records for 4 years
following the date the prescription was issued.
◉ How long must patient records remain in the office?.
Answer: 4 years from the date of the pts last appt.
RULES STUDY GUIDE 2026 VERIFIED Q&A
MASTER SOLUTION PACK
◉ Nitrous Oxide produces an.
Answer: altered state of consciousness
◉ With conscious sedation:
a) the patient must be slightly awake
b) the patient must be under 100lbs
c) must not effect physical ability.
Answer: c) must not effect physical ability
◉ What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering
nitrous oxide?.
Answer: 25%
◉ Any CRDH administering local anesthesia must notify the BOD in
writing by registered mail within ____ of any adverse occurrence that
was related to or the result of the administering of local anesthesia.
A complete written report shall be filed with the BOD within _____ of
the mortality or other adverse occurrence..
,Answer: 24 hours; 30 days
◉ What equipment should be present in ER/recovery rooms when
using sedation?.
Answer: O2 tank
EKG machine
Defibrillator
Thermometer
BP cuff
◉ A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when
performing sedation in the dental office?.
Answer: True
◉ Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when
performing sedation in the dental office?.
Answer: False
◉ A patient who has received xrays, exam from DDS and Tx plan is
considered _______.
Answer: Pt of record
◉ Pt records.
,Answer: -Dentist of record shall be primarily responsible regardless
of who provides tx
-Tx rendered by someone else in office must be noted by name or
initials
◉ Records may be transferred with the written consent of the
patient.
Answer: True
◉ Original dentist must retain written statement signed by the
owner dentist, the person that received the records, and two
witnesses that list the date of transfer and persons to whom records
were transferred to.
Answer: True
◉ Dentist of record may be relieved of responsibility to maintain
records if he/she leaves practice where tx was rendered and
transfers custody of records to owner of practice (must retain
written statement).
Answer: True
◉ What is the minimum a patient record must contain?.
Answer: -Appropriate medical history
, -Written dental records should include patient history, exam results,
test results, which justify course of treatment (tx plan)
◉ Transfer Records.
Answer: -Within 90 days of a dentists death, the dentists estate or
agent must transfer all patient records to another Florida licensed
dentist and must be accessible by each patient for at least 4 years
-If a dentist relocates he must place patient records in the care of a
Florid licensed dentist for at least 4 years from the date of the
patient was last examined.
-In all cases, records need to be in same county as the practice was
located
◉ Dental Laboratories (pt record).
Answer: Dental laboratories must keep pt records for 4 years
following the date the prescription was issued.
◉ How long must patient records remain in the office?.
Answer: 4 years from the date of the pts last appt.
