NC LAWS: JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2026/27 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
The NC board of Dental Examiners consist of: - ANSWER-6 dentist who are licensed
to practice dentistry in NC, 1 Hygienist licensed in NC, 1 consumer member.
A Dental hygiene license application needs to be submitted to the board's office
before - ANSWER-January 1st
In NC the following functions may not be delegated to a dental assistant II -
ANSWER-Intramural use of high speed handpiece
A dental hygienist would not qualify for licensure by credentials in NC if he/she: -
ANSWER-Has previously failed the NC state board dental hygiene examination.
The board has the right to deny a provisional license to a dental hygienist is he/she: -
ANSWER-has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency.
As a dental hygienist in NC, you may perform all of the following functions except: -
ANSWER-Place of remove sulcular nonresorbable agents
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental
hygienist: - ANSWER-Fails to comply with continuing education requirements.
A dental hygienist licensed in NC may receive four hours of continuing education if
he/she is employed full time and practicing dental hygiene at a: - ANSWER-federal,
state, or county government agency.
If you renew your license after January 31st, you must: - ANSWER-pay the renewal
fee plus a penalty fee
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license
by: - ANSWER-March 31st
A dental hygienist licensed and practicing in NC may perform all of the following
functions except: - ANSWER-Placement of nonresorbable sutures
A dental assistant I or II may take radiographs only after successfully completing a
radiology course that is based on at least - ANSWER-7 hours instructional in the
production and use of dental X-rays and educational program of not less than 7
hours in clinical dental radiology.
a dental assistant II may monitor patients under nitrous oxide if: - ANSWER-the
dentist is in the room supervising the procedure.
2026/27 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
The NC board of Dental Examiners consist of: - ANSWER-6 dentist who are licensed
to practice dentistry in NC, 1 Hygienist licensed in NC, 1 consumer member.
A Dental hygiene license application needs to be submitted to the board's office
before - ANSWER-January 1st
In NC the following functions may not be delegated to a dental assistant II -
ANSWER-Intramural use of high speed handpiece
A dental hygienist would not qualify for licensure by credentials in NC if he/she: -
ANSWER-Has previously failed the NC state board dental hygiene examination.
The board has the right to deny a provisional license to a dental hygienist is he/she: -
ANSWER-has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency.
As a dental hygienist in NC, you may perform all of the following functions except: -
ANSWER-Place of remove sulcular nonresorbable agents
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental
hygienist: - ANSWER-Fails to comply with continuing education requirements.
A dental hygienist licensed in NC may receive four hours of continuing education if
he/she is employed full time and practicing dental hygiene at a: - ANSWER-federal,
state, or county government agency.
If you renew your license after January 31st, you must: - ANSWER-pay the renewal
fee plus a penalty fee
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license
by: - ANSWER-March 31st
A dental hygienist licensed and practicing in NC may perform all of the following
functions except: - ANSWER-Placement of nonresorbable sutures
A dental assistant I or II may take radiographs only after successfully completing a
radiology course that is based on at least - ANSWER-7 hours instructional in the
production and use of dental X-rays and educational program of not less than 7
hours in clinical dental radiology.
a dental assistant II may monitor patients under nitrous oxide if: - ANSWER-the
dentist is in the room supervising the procedure.
