FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES EXAM 2026 | Dental
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[PART A: COMMON CORE - BOTH DA & DH (Q1-60)]
[Section A1: Florida Dental Practice Act - Chapter 466, F.S. (Q1-15)]
Q1. Under Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, which of the following best defines the practice
of dentistry?
A. The diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical procedures performed only by oral
surgeons
B. The diagnosis, treatment, operation, or prescription for any disease, pain, injury,
deficiency, deformity, or physical condition of the human teeth, alveolar process, gums,
jaws, or adjacent structures
C. The performance of prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing under the indirect
supervision of a licensed dentist
D. The fabrication of dental prosthetics by laboratory technicians under dental
prescription only
Correct Answer: B. The diagnosis, treatment, operation, or prescription for any disease,
pain, injury, deficiency, deformity, or physical condition of the human teeth, alveolar
process, gums, jaws, or adjacent structures [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. broadly defines dentistry to include diagnosis, treatment,
operation, and prescription concerning the oral cavity and adjacent structures. Option A
incorrectly limits dentistry to oral surgeons, while C describes dental hygiene scope and
D describes dental laboratory work, neither of which constitutes the practice of dentistry
as statutorily defined.
,Q2. The Florida Board of Dentistry is composed of how many members, and what is the
required professional representation?
A. 9 members: 6 dentists and 3 dental hygienists
B. 11 members: 9 dentists and 2 public members
C. 11 members: 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
D. 13 members: 8 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
Correct Answer: C. 11 members: 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
[CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. establishes an 11-member board consisting of seven
licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and two lay citizens (public members)
who are not connected with the dental profession or dental trade. This composition
ensures balanced regulatory oversight of both dental and dental hygiene practice.
Q3. Which of the following procedures falls within the statutory definition of "dental
hygiene" under Chapter 466, F.S.?
A. The extraction of erupted teeth and the placement of dental implants
B. The diagnosis of periodontal disease and the formulation of a treatment plan
C. The performance of prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and the application of
preventive materials under supervision
D. The prescription of antibiotics and schedule II controlled substances for odontogenic
infections
Correct Answer: C. The performance of prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and the
application of preventive materials under supervision [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. defines dental hygiene as the performance of educational,
preventive, and therapeutic services including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and
application of preventive materials, provided the dental hygienist does not diagnose
disease or prescribe treatment. Options A, B, and D are exclusively within the scope of
licensed dentistry.
Q4. Under Chapter 466, F.S., "expanded functions" refers to duties that:
A. May be performed by any dental assistant after 30 days of on-the-job training without
formal certification
B. Are irreversible dental procedures that only a licensed dentist may perform
,C. Are specific intraoral procedures beyond basic assisting that require additional
education, training, and certification as prescribed by the Board
D. Include the diagnosis of dental caries and the development of patient treatment
plans by dental auxiliaries
Correct Answer: C. Are specific intraoral procedures beyond basic assisting that require
additional education, training, and certification as prescribed by the Board [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. defines expanded functions as specific intraoral procedures
that require formal education, training, and certification beyond basic dental assisting.
These functions are delegated by a dentist and regulated by the Board through Rule
64B5. Option A is incorrect because expanded functions require Board-approved
certification, not merely on-the-job training, and B and D describe prohibited acts for
auxiliaries.
Q5. "Direct supervision," as defined in Chapter 466, F.S., means that the dentist:
A. Has examined the patient within the previous 12 months and is available for
consultation
B. Is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the
condition, and authorizes the procedure to be performed
C. Is available by telephone and has delegated a standing order for the auxiliary to
perform the procedure
D. Has signed a collaborative agreement allowing the dental hygienist to practice
without the dentist on-site
Correct Answer: B. Is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility,
personally diagnoses the condition, and authorizes the procedure to be performed
[CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. defines direct supervision as requiring the dentist to be
physically present in the office, personally diagnose the patient's condition, and
authorize the specific procedure before it is performed. Option A describes indirect
supervision, C describes an inadequate standard for direct supervision, and D refers to
independent practice parameters, not direct supervision.
, Q6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for initial licensure as a dentist in
Florida?
A. Completion of a Board-approved dental assisting program and passage of a state
jurisprudence examination only
B. Graduation from an accredited dental school, passage of the National Board Dental
Examination, passage of a clinical examination accepted by the Board, and passage of
the Florida Laws and Rules examination
C. Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and two years of full-time
dental hygiene practice
D. Completion of a general practice residency and publication of one peer-reviewed
article in a dental journal
Correct Answer: B. Graduation from an accredited dental school, passage of the
National Board Dental Examination, passage of a clinical examination accepted by the
Board, and passage of the Florida Laws and Rules examination [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. and Rule 64B5-7, F.A.C. require dentists to graduate from a
CODA-accredited dental school, pass the NBDE, pass a Board-accepted regional or state
clinical examination, and pass the Florida Laws and Rules examination. Options A, C,
and D describe requirements for other categories or non-existent requirements.
Q7. A person who practices dentistry or dental hygiene in Florida without an active
license:
A. Commits a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail
B. Commits a felony of the third degree and is subject to criminal penalties under
Chapter 466, F.S.
C. Is subject only to administrative fines by the Board of Dentistry not exceeding $500
D. May continue to practice for 30 days after license expiration under a grace period
provision
Correct Answer: B. Commits a felony of the third degree and is subject to criminal
penalties under Chapter 466, F.S. [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. explicitly states that unlicensed practice of dentistry or
dental hygiene is a felony of the third degree. The statute provides criminal penalties
including imprisonment and fines. Option A understates the severity, C limits penalties
Assisting & Dental Hygiene Dual Track | Complete Solutions |
Pass Guaranteed - A+ Graded
[PART A: COMMON CORE - BOTH DA & DH (Q1-60)]
[Section A1: Florida Dental Practice Act - Chapter 466, F.S. (Q1-15)]
Q1. Under Chapter 466, Florida Statutes, which of the following best defines the practice
of dentistry?
A. The diagnosis, treatment planning, and surgical procedures performed only by oral
surgeons
B. The diagnosis, treatment, operation, or prescription for any disease, pain, injury,
deficiency, deformity, or physical condition of the human teeth, alveolar process, gums,
jaws, or adjacent structures
C. The performance of prophylaxis, scaling, and root planing under the indirect
supervision of a licensed dentist
D. The fabrication of dental prosthetics by laboratory technicians under dental
prescription only
Correct Answer: B. The diagnosis, treatment, operation, or prescription for any disease,
pain, injury, deficiency, deformity, or physical condition of the human teeth, alveolar
process, gums, jaws, or adjacent structures [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. broadly defines dentistry to include diagnosis, treatment,
operation, and prescription concerning the oral cavity and adjacent structures. Option A
incorrectly limits dentistry to oral surgeons, while C describes dental hygiene scope and
D describes dental laboratory work, neither of which constitutes the practice of dentistry
as statutorily defined.
,Q2. The Florida Board of Dentistry is composed of how many members, and what is the
required professional representation?
A. 9 members: 6 dentists and 3 dental hygienists
B. 11 members: 9 dentists and 2 public members
C. 11 members: 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
D. 13 members: 8 dentists, 3 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
Correct Answer: C. 11 members: 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
[CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. establishes an 11-member board consisting of seven
licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and two lay citizens (public members)
who are not connected with the dental profession or dental trade. This composition
ensures balanced regulatory oversight of both dental and dental hygiene practice.
Q3. Which of the following procedures falls within the statutory definition of "dental
hygiene" under Chapter 466, F.S.?
A. The extraction of erupted teeth and the placement of dental implants
B. The diagnosis of periodontal disease and the formulation of a treatment plan
C. The performance of prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and the application of
preventive materials under supervision
D. The prescription of antibiotics and schedule II controlled substances for odontogenic
infections
Correct Answer: C. The performance of prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and the
application of preventive materials under supervision [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. defines dental hygiene as the performance of educational,
preventive, and therapeutic services including prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, and
application of preventive materials, provided the dental hygienist does not diagnose
disease or prescribe treatment. Options A, B, and D are exclusively within the scope of
licensed dentistry.
Q4. Under Chapter 466, F.S., "expanded functions" refers to duties that:
A. May be performed by any dental assistant after 30 days of on-the-job training without
formal certification
B. Are irreversible dental procedures that only a licensed dentist may perform
,C. Are specific intraoral procedures beyond basic assisting that require additional
education, training, and certification as prescribed by the Board
D. Include the diagnosis of dental caries and the development of patient treatment
plans by dental auxiliaries
Correct Answer: C. Are specific intraoral procedures beyond basic assisting that require
additional education, training, and certification as prescribed by the Board [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. defines expanded functions as specific intraoral procedures
that require formal education, training, and certification beyond basic dental assisting.
These functions are delegated by a dentist and regulated by the Board through Rule
64B5. Option A is incorrect because expanded functions require Board-approved
certification, not merely on-the-job training, and B and D describe prohibited acts for
auxiliaries.
Q5. "Direct supervision," as defined in Chapter 466, F.S., means that the dentist:
A. Has examined the patient within the previous 12 months and is available for
consultation
B. Is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the
condition, and authorizes the procedure to be performed
C. Is available by telephone and has delegated a standing order for the auxiliary to
perform the procedure
D. Has signed a collaborative agreement allowing the dental hygienist to practice
without the dentist on-site
Correct Answer: B. Is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility,
personally diagnoses the condition, and authorizes the procedure to be performed
[CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. defines direct supervision as requiring the dentist to be
physically present in the office, personally diagnose the patient's condition, and
authorize the specific procedure before it is performed. Option A describes indirect
supervision, C describes an inadequate standard for direct supervision, and D refers to
independent practice parameters, not direct supervision.
, Q6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for initial licensure as a dentist in
Florida?
A. Completion of a Board-approved dental assisting program and passage of a state
jurisprudence examination only
B. Graduation from an accredited dental school, passage of the National Board Dental
Examination, passage of a clinical examination accepted by the Board, and passage of
the Florida Laws and Rules examination
C. Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program and two years of full-time
dental hygiene practice
D. Completion of a general practice residency and publication of one peer-reviewed
article in a dental journal
Correct Answer: B. Graduation from an accredited dental school, passage of the
National Board Dental Examination, passage of a clinical examination accepted by the
Board, and passage of the Florida Laws and Rules examination [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. and Rule 64B5-7, F.A.C. require dentists to graduate from a
CODA-accredited dental school, pass the NBDE, pass a Board-accepted regional or state
clinical examination, and pass the Florida Laws and Rules examination. Options A, C,
and D describe requirements for other categories or non-existent requirements.
Q7. A person who practices dentistry or dental hygiene in Florida without an active
license:
A. Commits a misdemeanor of the first degree punishable by up to one year in jail
B. Commits a felony of the third degree and is subject to criminal penalties under
Chapter 466, F.S.
C. Is subject only to administrative fines by the Board of Dentistry not exceeding $500
D. May continue to practice for 30 days after license expiration under a grace period
provision
Correct Answer: B. Commits a felony of the third degree and is subject to criminal
penalties under Chapter 466, F.S. [CORRECT]
Rationale: Chapter 466, F.S. explicitly states that unlicensed practice of dentistry or
dental hygiene is a felony of the third degree. The statute provides criminal penalties
including imprisonment and fines. Option A understates the severity, C limits penalties
