Summary Florida Dental Law and Rules – Dental Board Regulations Study Guide and Exam Review Material

1. The legislative purpose for enacting chapter 466 is to ensure that a. Every dentist or hygienist meets minimum requirements for safe practice b. Dental services not be delegated to unauthorized individuals c. Dentists and dental hygienists maintain above minimum competency d. Any dentist or hygienist who present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state: a. Every dentist or hygienist meets minimum requirements for safe practice 2. 2. Which is incorrect regarding members of the Board of Dentistry a. 7 members must be licensed dentists b. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older. c. May be connected with a dental college, so long as the college does not represent the person's principal source of income. d. Serve 4-year terms, but may serve no more than a total of 12 years e. Must have been involved in the practice of dentistry for at least 5 years: d. 2 | P a g e Serve 4-year terms, but may serve no more than a total of 12 years 3. 3. A dentist can advertise himself as an prolotherapist if a. He has 200 CE hours in placing &/or restoring implants b. He cannot advertise this c. He is a prosthodontist d. He is a periodontist with 100 CE hours in placing implant: b. He cannot advertise this 4. 4. A dentist may use the services of any unlicensed person for the purpose of constructing, altering, repairing or duplicating any denture, partial denture, bridge splint, or orthodontic or prosthetic appliance T/F: T 5. 5. Presenting someone else's license as your own: a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health c. Is a felony d. Is a misdemeanor: d. Is a misdemeanor Me pretending to be someone else = misdeMEanor 6. 6. Certification from a provider of a CE course completion should include: 3 | P a g e a. The participant's name and license number b. The provider's name and number c. The course title, instructor, location, date offered and hours of CE credit awarded d. The signature of the provider, official representative or instructor. e. All of the above: e. All of the above 7. 7. Dental Assistants may apply cavity liners under: a. On-the-job training and direct supervision b. On-the-job training and indirect supervision c. Formal training and indirect supervision d. Formal training and general Formal training and indirect supervision: c. supervision 8. 8. How many people are on the Board of Dentistry? a. 2 b. 7 c. 11 d. 13: c. 11 4 | P a g e 9. 9. Official records of peer review committees do not include: a. Correspondence between the dentist and the committee b. Diagnostic data c. Appointment book records d. Correspondence between the complainant and the committee: c. Appointment book records 10. 10. Gingival curettage by a Hygienist may be performed under what type of supervision? a. Direct b. Indirect c. General d. All of the above: a. Direct Without any additional training (No OTJ or formal training - they learn this in school) 11. Continuing education per biennium for a dentist: a. 30 hrs + CPR b. 30 hrs + HIV/AIDS 5 | P a g e c. 24 hrs + CPR d. 24 hrs + medical errors: a. 30 hrs + CPR remember that CPR is NOT a hourly CE requirement 12. 12. Which is true about the Board? a. 12 members b. The Governor appoints; the House confirms c. At least 1 dentist must be 50+ yrs old d. Full time dental faculty are not eligible: d. Full time dental faculty are not eligible 13. 13. The Board of Dentistry can issue a warrant for your arrest. T/F: F 14. 14. With regard to nitrous-oxide oxygen administration, an assistant with formal training & under indirect supervision may: a. Monitor the administration b. Make adjustments c. Turn it off at the completion of the dental procedure d. None of the above: d. None of the above 6 | P a g e Must be under DIRECT supervision - DH & DA can monitor the administration, make adjustments, and turn it off. But the dentist must turn it on and established the maintenance level 15. 15. To reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit: a. A renewal fee b. An active or an inactive fee c. a delinquency fee d. A processing fee. e. All of the above: e. All of the above 16. 16. Using a license that has been suspended: a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health c. Is a felony d. Is a misdemeanor: c. Is a felony 17. 17. Pharmacists can fill the following prescriptions from licensed dentists: a. Valium for sleep b. Valium for anxiety c. Valium for apprehension before a dental appointment 7 | P a g e d. None of the above: c. Valium for apprehension before a dental appointment 18. 18. The following drugs must be easily accessible during general anesthesia except: a. Antiarrhythmic medication b. Nitroglycerine c. An antirelaxant d. Antiemetic: c. An antirelaxant 19. 19. Preliminary charting of a patient may be done by an assistant with formal training and direct supervision, but a hygienist may do it without supervision. T/F: T 20. 20. Which is not a dental practice permit: a. Non-Profit Corporation permit b. Diagnosing Practitioner permit c. Teaching permit d. Intern permit: b. Diagnosing Practitioner permit 8 | P a g e 21. 21. For general anesthesia and deep sedation the following need not be readily available: a. Oral and nasal airways b. Cardioscope c. Tracheotomy equipment d. Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope: c. Tracheotomy equipment 22. 22. Specialty services advertised by a general dentist, but limits his practice to endo, may advertise as follows: a. John Pain, DDS, Practice limited to Endodontics b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics c. Dr.John Pain, Dentist, Practice Specializing in Endodontics d. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, PracticeSpecializing in Endodontics: b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics 23. 23. To renew a license, a dentist and hygienist must take: a. A 2 hr domestic violence course every biennium b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium c. A 3 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium 9 | P a g e d. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 2nd biennium: b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium 24. 24. Disinfection: a. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed b. Does not allow the potential for viable pathogens to remain c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses d. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and viruses while they are in their active growth phase.: c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses 25. 25. Violations of Chapter 466 or Chapter 64B-5 are to be reported to: a. The Board b. The Department c. County Health Department d. The Committee on Disciplinary Action: b. The Department 26. 26. In a multiowner practice who is responsible for the treatment provided? a. The owner, who may or may not be a dentist 10 | P a g e b. The owner, who must be a dentist c. The dentist who provided the treatment d. The owner and the dentist who provided the treatment: c. The dentist who provided the treatment 27. 27. The "window" period is: a. The time between HIV positive and AIDS b. May produce false positive results c. The time between infection and the appearance of HIV antibodies d. The best time to test for HIV: c. The time between infection and the appearance of HIV antibodies 28. 28.Equipment used for sterilization must have their efficacy tested periodically: a. Autoclaves-once every 40 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first. b. Autoclaves-once every 30 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first. c. Chemical vapor-once every 120 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first 11 | P a g e d. Chemical vapor-once every 30 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first: a. Autoclaves-once every 40 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first. 29. 29.If a dentist calls in sick, a hygienist can perform the following on a patient of record: a. No non-emergency work can be performed b. Curettage c. Scaling & root planning d. Removal of calculus & stain: d. Removal of calculus & stain 30. 30.Which of the following will not provide sterilization: a. Dry Heat b. Steam under pressure c. Chemical vapor d. Radiation: d. Radiation 31. 31. If a dentist relocates his practice, which of the following is true: a. If relocating within the same local area he should post a notice of relocation at his practice for one month prior to relocation. 12 | P a g e b. If relocating out of the local area he should publish in the newspaper, advising patients of his relocation. c. A & B d. He must post a notice & advertise in the paper, within 30 days, a notice of relocation: c. A & B 32. 32. Presenting a lecture in a course at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting school, gives you a. 1 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute b. 2 hours of CE credit for each 50-minute c. 1 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute;maximum of 15 hours per biennium d. 2 hours of CE credit for each 50-minute;maximum of 15 hours per biennium: d. 2 hours of CE credit for each 50-minute;maximum of 15 hours per biennium you get double for lecturing - think of it has having to put in extra work! 33. 33. A dentist can hold himself out as a specialist only when: a. Has completed a specialty education program approved by the ADA or the Commission on Dental Accreditation b. Has passed an examination by a national specialty board recognized by the ADA. 13 | P a g e c. The rule is unclear d. Has continuously held himself out as a specialist since 1968, in a specialty recognized by the ADA.: c. The rule is unclear I disagree with this answer but whatever lol 34. 34. Board approved individual study includes: a. The initial presentation of material, at a course, conference, meeting etc. b. Publication of an article or book c. Presenting a lecture in a course at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting school d. All of the above: d. All of the above 35. 35. Which is true regarding an anesthesia permit holder and biennium continuing education requirements: a. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia, in addition to the 30 hours required. b. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia, that may be included in the 30 hours required. 14 | P a g e c. Must complete two hours relating to anesthesia, in addition to the 30 hours required. d. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia plus two hours in medical emergencies in addition to the 30 hours required: b. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia, that may be included in the 30 hours required. 36. 36. Monitoring the office of a dentist Infected with the Hepatitis B Virus does not include: a. Review of the dentist's appointment book b. Checking the number of boxes of gloves and masks on hand c. If heat sterilization is used,is it monitored monthly. d. Checking for proper handpiece disinfection: d. Checking for proper handpiece disinfection 37. 37. A dentist dispensing chlorhexidine rinse solutions is exempt from being a "Dispensing Practitioner" A dentist prescribing chlorhexidine rinse solutions is exempt from being a "Dispensing Practitioner" a. Only statement #1 is true b. Only statement #2 is true c. Both statements are true 15 | P a g e d. Neither statement is true: c. Both statements are true 38. 38. Participating as an expert witness in the review of disciplinary cases, a dentist can get credit for: a. Maximum 11 continuing education credits per biennium b. Maximum 12 continuing education credits per biennium c. Unlimited continuing education credits per biennium d. No continuing education credits: a. Maximum 11 continuing education credits per biennium 39. 39. The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except: a. Amiodarone b. Vasopressor c. Antipertensive d. Anticonvulsant: c. Antipertensive 40. 40. Applying sealants is allowed under: a. Assistants- Formal training and general supervision b. Assistants- Formal training and indirect supervision 16 | P a g e c. Hygienists- On the job training and direct supervision d. Hygienists- Formal training and indirect supervision: b. Assistants- Formal training and indirect supervision 41. 41. When advertising, a dentist can: a. Use telemarketing to build a practice b. State that he specializes in bleaching c. Place an Ad in a newspaper d. Mention his success with dentures in a telephone book Ad: c. Place an Ad in a newspaper 42. 42. In addition to fees,to reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit: a. Proof of 30 hrs of continuing education b. Proof of continuing education, 15 hrs. per inactive year c. An affidavit to establish the ability to practice with care and skill. d. B & C: b. Proof of continuing education, 15 hrs. per inactive year 43. 43. CE for 1st license renewal requires: a. A course in domestic violence b. A course in HIV/AIDS 17 | P a g e c. Courses in domestic violence and HIV/AIDS d. Neither course: b. A course in HIV/AIDS 44. 44. The Board of Dentistry can only limit the number of dental assistants, not the number of hygienists. T/F: F 45. 45. How long can a dentist advertise the name of a dentist from whom he bought the practice? a. He can't b. 1 year c. 2 years d. 3 years: c. 2 years 46. 46. As part of the minimum standard of care, _____ is required to have an automatic external defibrillator a. Every dental office b. An oral surgeon's office only c. An office using general anesthesia, conscious sedation, or pediatric conscious sedation only 18 | P a g e d. None of the above: a. Every dental office 47. 47. Placing subgingival resorbable chlorhexidine, doxycycline hyclate, or minocycline hydrochloride, can be delegated: a. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, to an assistant under direct supervision b. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision c. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, cannot be delegated to an assistant d. Cannot be delegated to any auxiliary: c. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, cannot be delegated to an assistant you don't want an assistant putting things underneath the gums! 48. 48. A dentist cannot prescribe: a. Narcotics b. Antihistamine c. Growth hormone d. Tranquilizers: c. Growth hormone 19 | P a g e 49. 49. The minimum penalty for being unable to practice dentistry, because of use of alcohol is: a. License suspension until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation and a fine up to $5000 b. License suspension until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation. c. License revocation until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation. d. License suspension until licensee is cleared to resume practice, after a mental and physical examination by physicians designated by the department, followed by conditional probation.: a. License suspension until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation and a fine up to $5000 50. 50. How is the limit of hygienists in the Department of Children and Family Services determined? a. By the Board b. By the Department 20 | P a g e c. By the number of dentists practicing there d. There is no limit: d. There is no limit 51. 51. Suture and perio dressings can be removed by an assistant under: a. General supervision for both b. Indirect supervision for both c. Direct for suture, indirect for perio dressing d. Indirect for suture, general supervision for perio dressing: b. Indirect supervision for both taking something out isn't as big of a deal as putting something in. plus remember that it's indirect and the dentist doesn't need to check it after 52. 52. A hygienist can work under a prescription: a. With a prescription that is less than 3 years old b. In the home of an ambulatory patient c. In a private educational institution d. In an unlicensed public health fair: c. In a private educational institution 53. 53. Gingival curettage by a Hygienist may be performed under what type of supervision? 21 | P a g e a. Direct b. Indirect c. General d. None needed: a. Direct 54. 54. Hygiensts or assistants can perform the following Emergency remedial tasks: a. Removing loose ortho bands b. Recementing loose ortho bands c. Removing and recementing loose ortho bands d. Removing and recementing loose bands only when not permanently attached to any appliance: d. Removing and recementing loose bands only when not permanently attached to any appliance 55. 55. Conscious sedation produces: a. A controlled state of unconsciousness b. A controlled state of depressed consciousness c. An altered level of consciousness d. A depressed level of consciousness: d. A depressed level of consciousness 56. 56. Under direct supervision, an assistant may apply a topical anesthetic: 22 | P a g e a. An aerosol is allowed, a jet spray is not b. A jet spray is allowed, an aerosol is not c. Aerosols and jet spays are not allowed d. Aerosols and jet sprays are allowed: c. Aerosols and jet spays are not allowed 57. 57. How many conscious sedation patients can a dentist induce at a time? a. One b. Two, but must have an assistant in each operatory c. No limit. It depends on available assistants d. Two, but one assistant must have an ACLS certificate: a. One 58. 58. The following records are required when conscious sedation is administered: a. The patient's current written medical and anesthesia history; b. Physical and risk assessment (e.g., ASA classification); c. Names of participating personnel d. Base line vital signs e. All of the above: e. All of the above 23 | P a g e 59. 59. Teaching permits may be issued to someone who has a degree in dentistry and: a. Is at least a part-time dental school instructor b. Does not have to be eligible to take the Florida board exam c. Has not failed the Florida board exam 3 times d. Practices either in a teaching facility or a state not for profit clinic: c. Has not failed the Florida board exam 3 times 60. 60. Minor violations include: a. Practicing for a period of less than 6 months without an active license. b. Failure to notify the Board, within 15 days, of changes of address c. Presigning laboratory work order forms d. Advertising violations e. Failure to release patient records: c. Presigning laboratory work order forms 61. 61. Regarding the composition of the Probable Cause panel, which is not true: a. Composed of four members, two of which must be dentists b. One or two members may be former dentist or consumer Board members c. At least one member must be a current Board member 24 | P a g e d. At least one member must be a current or former consumer member of the Board if one is available: a. Composed of four members, two of which must be dentists composed of 3 members! 62. 62. A dental assistant or dental hygienist who performs remediable tasks as a result of formal training shall: a. Display the certificate received where the tasks are performed. b. Keep a copy of such certificate on file in the dental office. c. A & B d. Neither: c. A & B 63. 63. Documentation of required continuing education: a. Is sent in with the license renewal application b. Should be maintained for 3 years c. Must be reported on CE Broker d. Sent in only if audited & with a written request: c. Must be reported on CE Broker I 100% disagree with this answer. in my opinion, it should be D! 25 | P a g e 64. 64. When taking the ADEX Examination in Florida, Which course is required for initial licensure: a. HIV/AIDS b. Medical errors c. Domestic violence d. None are required: d. None are required 65. 65. Certification for a Continuing Education course should contain all the following except: a. The participant's name and license number b. The participant's signature c. The provider's name and number d. Course title, instructor, location, date, and number of hours: b. The participant's signature 66. 66. If a dentist is convicted of a crime in another state, he: a. May be subject to disciplinary action in Florida b. Will have his Florida license suspended c. Is not subject to any action in Florida 26 | P a g e d. Must have his licensed changed to "Inactive.": a. May be subject to disciplinary action in Florida 67. 67. A dentist infected with Hep B has to notify ____immediately when a barrier is broken. a. The patient b. The Board's Executive Director c. The Director of the Department d. All of above: a. The patient 68. 68. Delegating or contracting for professional responsibilities to a person who is not qualified to perform them is subject to: a. Probation with $4000 fine b. License suspension for a minimum of six months c. License revocation d. 6-12 month probation: b. License suspension for a minimum of six months 69. 69. The Dentist examines, diagnoses, authorizes the work, approves at completion & remains on premises: a. Direct supervision 27 | P a g e b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. None of the above: a. Direct supervision 70. 70. When a laboratory has a change of ownership or address, it must: a. Notify the Board within 30 days b. Notify the Board within 10 days c. Notify the Department within 30 days d. Notify the Department within 10 days: c. Notify the Department within 30 days 71. 71. Which doe not require a permit: a. General anesthesia b. Conscious sedation c. Pediatric conscious sedation d. Deep sedation e. Nitrous-Oxide Oxygen f. All require permits: e. Nitrous-Oxide Oxygen 72. 72. If a Florida dentist is infected with the Hepatitis B virus he/she is required to notify_____ after learning of his or her infection. 28 | P a g e a. The patients treated within the last 30 days b. The Board, in writing, no later than 14 days c. The Department, in writing, no later than 10 days d. Patients, the Board & the Department: b. The Board, in writing, no later than 14 days 73. 73. If a dentist works as an independent contactor, in another dentist's practice, who owns the patient's records? a. The independent contractor b. It depends on whose patients he is working on c. The owner of the practice d. Both dentists: b. It depends on whose patients he is working on 74. 74. Continuing education credit will be given for courses on the following subjects except: a. Medical,scientific and clinical b. Patient health and safety c. Dentist's legal responsibilities d. Formal case presentations 29 | P a g e e. All of the above are approved for credit: e. All of the above are approved for credit 75. 75. CPR certification by the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross, is for: a. 1 year b. 2 years c. 3 years d. 4 years: b. 2 years 76. 1. Continuing Education requirements: a. Dentist 30 credits hygienist 24 credits per annum b. Unlimited practice management hours may be included in 30 hours c. No credit received for a 20 minute course d. Documentation is required only for license renewal: c. No credit received for a 20 minute course 77. 2. Regarding advisory councils to the Board of Dentistry: a. The Board Chair, with the concurrence of the Secretary, can create and abolish advisory councils 30 | P a g e b. Advisory councils are authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets, newsletters c. The Board shall provide administrative support to the councils d. Advisory councils can make rules, to be implemented by the board: b. Advisory councils are authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets, newsletters 78. 3. With general supervision the dentist need not: a. Authorize treatment b. Be on the premises c. Diagnose the pt. d. Have the pt to be a Patient of Record: b. Be on the premises 79. 4. Both general anesthesia and conscious sedation operatories require the same medicinal drugs except for: a. Dantrolene b. Amiodorone c. Atropine d. Adenosine: a. Dantrolene 80. 5. A prescription for a hygienist to treat a patient in a nursing home is valid for: 31 | P a g e a. One year b. Two years c. A maximum of two years d. Until the dentists next examination of the patient.: c. A maximum of two years 81. 6. The makeup of the board is a. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 dental assistant, 1 lay person b. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 3 lay persons c. 5 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 lay person d. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 2 lay persons: d. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 2 lay persons 82. 7. Continuing education per biennium for a dentist includes: a. 30 hours + 2 hours medical errors + CPR b. 28 hours + 2 hours medical errors + CPR c. 30 hours, includes 2 hours domestic violence + CPR d. 30 hours + 2 hours HIV/AIDS + CPR: b. 28 hours + 2 hours medical errors + CPR 32 | P a g e 83. 8. An irremediable task is: a. Reversible with unalterable changes b. Irreversible with unalterable changes c. Only allowed to be delegated to a hygienist d. Irreversible with alterable changes: b. Irreversible with unalterable changes 84. 9. If a dentist is prescribing, a controlled substances for pain for a legitimate medical purpose, the dental procedure or justification for such prescribing must be clearly documented in the patient's record. T/F: T 85. 10. A dental hygienist who works in more than one office must: a. Display her license, in the office she is working in, at the time she is there b. Display the original license in the main office where she practices, and display copies in the other offices of employment. c. Display duplicate licenses in each office of employment d. Keeps the original license and displays a copy of the license in each office of employment.: b. Display the original license in the main office where she practices, and display copies in the other offices of employment 33 | P a g e 86. 11. A Hygienist needs ____ to conduct an educational program in a school a. A prescription from a dentist b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. No supervision: d. No supervision 87. 12. If there is no obvious dentist of record, who owns the patients chart. a. The owner of the practice b. The patient c. Whoever did the original dental examination d. None of the above.: a. The owner of the practice 88. 13. A dentist who is the team dentist for a pro football team, can advertise himself as a Sports Dentist. T/F: F 89. 14. Dental Assistants can cement temporary crowns with temporary cement under: a. Formal Training and direct supervision b. Formal Training and indirect supervision 34 | P a g e c. Formal Training and general supervision d. On-the-job training and direct supervision: a. Formal Training and direct supervision 90. 15. Practicing without a valid license for 2-6 months: a. Is considered a violation for which there is a substantial threat to the public safety b. A misdemeanor c. Is grounds for disciplinary action and subject to a citation d. Is not a violation under certain unmitigating circumstances: c. Is grounds for disciplinary action and subject to a citation 91. 16. Which does not pertain to hygienists: a. On-the-job training and indirect supervision b. Formal training and indirect supervision c. Formal training and general supervision d. On-the-job training and direct supervision: a. On-the-job training and indirect supervision 35 | P a g e 92. 17. For pediatric conscious sedation the following need not be readily available: a. A positive pressure oxygen delivery system and backup system b. A cardioscope c. A pulse oximeter d. A scale: b. A cardioscope 93. 18. Which does not pertain to assistants: a. On-the-job training and indirect supervision b. Formal training and indirect supervision c. Formal training and general supervision d. On-the-job training and direct supervision: c. Formal training and general supervision 94. 19. A hygienist may not polish amalgams with: a. A slow speed rubber cup b. A slow speed bristle brush c. An abrasive agent d. A finishing bur that slightly alters contour: d. A finishing bur that slightly alters contour 36 | P a g e 95. 20. The Board can limit a dental practice to: a. 2 Hygienists per dentist b. 3 Hygienists per dentist c. There is no number stated in the law d. The board cannot limit number of Hygienists: c. There is no number stated in the law 96. 21. Which is grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action: a. Failure to provide adequate radiation safeguards b. Presigning blank prescription or laboratory work order forms. c. Prescribing growth hormones d. All of the above: d. All of the above 97. 22. A dentist can advertise that he/she is : a. Free from AIDS b. HIV negative c. Had a negative HIV test d. Currently free of HIV: c. Had a negative HIV test 37 | P a g e 98. 23. A hygienist may obtain bacteriological cytological specimens involving the cutting of tissue under: a. Formal training and direct supervision b. Formal training and indirect supervision c. By virtue of the hygiene license d. It is illegal to do so: d. It is illegal to do so 99. 24. If a permit holder for general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation fails an inspection, he has _____to correct any deficiencies. a. 10 Days b. 20 Days c. 30 Days d. 60 Days: b. 20 Days 100. 25. Sargenti material: a. Can be used in temporary restorations b. Contains paraformaldehyde c. Is illegal to use, because of the health hazard to the dentist d. Is legal to use, only with gutta percha: b. Contains paraformaldehyde 101. 26.During an investigation, a dentist is required to submit a handwriting sample: 38 | P a g e a. If the Board requests it b. Only if the Department and the Board request it c. After the Board signs a waver d. After the Department signs a Waver: a. If the Board requests it 102. 27.A dentist's malpractice insurance: a. Is a prerequisite for licensure or license renewal b. Should cover the actions of a hygienist supervised by the dentist c. Is unnecessary if he can demonstrate to the Board no malpractice exposure in the State of Florida. d. All of the above: d. All of the above 103. 28. A hygienist is allowed to participate in a fluoride rinse program: a. Without supervision b. Under indirect supervision c. Under general supervision d. Under direct supervision: a. Without supervision 104. 29.How long must a dentist maintain the records of a patient? a. 4 years from the last appointment 39 | P a g e b. 3 years from the last treatment c. 5 years from the last contact with the patient d. 3 years from the last contact with the patient: a. 4 years from the last appointment 105. 30. For pediatric conscious sedation which is not used to define "pediatric" a. Weight b. Age c. Physical Impairment d. Mental Impairment: a. Weight 106. 31.Formal Training for expanded duties requires. a. A course sponsored by the Board b. A course at a Department recognized school c. Dental Assisting National Boards, Inc. credentials d. An ADA recognized course: c. Dental Assisting National Boards, Inc. credentials 107. 32. For a dental resident permit: a. A dental resident must be in a program with a licensed dentist on staff b. A dental resident must work under general supervision 40 | P a g e c. A dental resident must work under indirect supervision d. A dental resident must work under direct supervision: a. A dental resident must be in a program with a licensed dentist on staff 108. 33. The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except: a. Epinephrine b. Gluconase c. Atropine d. Lidocaine: b. Gluconase 109. 34. A new licensee is required to take ____ hours of continuing education before his first biennium a. 0 b. 10 c. 24 d. 30: a. 0 110. 35. An advertisement must identify the dentist. This is done by including: a. Name 41 | P a g e b. License number c. Address d. Phone number e. All of the above: e. All of the above 111. 36. Deceptive or misleading advertising is: a. Grounds for disciplinary action by the board b. A minor violation c. A misdemeanor d. A felony: a. Grounds for disciplinary action by the board 112. 37. The differences in delegating removing excess cement between an assistant and a hygienist: The assistant needs formal training and direct supervision, while a hygienist needs formal training and general supervision. In addition the assistant can only use hand instruments, while a hygienist can use hand instruments and ultrasonics T/F: T 113. 38. A dentist infected with Hep B does not have to notify _____ when a barrier is broken. 42 | P a g e a. The patient b. The Board's Executive Director c. The Director of the Department d. The local county health department: c. The Director of the Department 114. 39. Regarding defibrillators in offices requiring Anesthesia/Sedation permits, which is true: a. Defibrillators are required in the operatory with general anesthesia, conscious sedation & pediatric conscious sedation b. Defibrillators are not required in the operatory, but as available emergency equipment with general anesthesia, conscious sedation and pediatric conscious sedation c. Defibrillators are required in the operatory with general anesthesia, conscious sedation but as available equipment in deep sedation d. Defibrillators are required in the operatory with general anesthesia, but as available emergency equipment for conscious sedation & pediatric conscious sedation: b. Defibrillators are not required in the operatory, but as available emergency equipment with general anesthesia, conscious sedation and pediatric conscious sedation 43 | P a g e 115. 40. A prescription for dental services by a hygienist should contain: a. The patient's name and address b. The dentist's name, business address and license number c. The name, business address and professional license number of the dental hygienist d. A statement of the specific services authorized and the frequency of the services authorized e. All of the above: e. All of the above 116. 41. Providing educational programs, can be delegated: a. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision b. To a hygienist without supervision, to an assistant under general supervision c. To both, without supervision d. To both under general supervision: b. To a hygienist without supervision, to an assistant under general supervision 44 | P a g e 117. 42. The board may limit the number of dental hygienists or dental assistants. This depends on: a. If they perform expanded duties requiring direct or indirect supervision b. If they had formal or informal training c. A & B d. The limiting, has nothing to do with expanded functions: a. If they perform expanded duties requiring direct or indirect supervision 118. 43. Hygienists or assistants can perform the listed emergency remedial tasks when: a. The dentist is unable to be present b. The patient is in discomfort c. The patient will be seen by the dentist within 3 days d. The patient is a patient of record e. Only when all of the above occur: e. Only when all of the above occur 119. 44. The ____ defines the rules, the _____sets the fees & the ____ issues the citations. a. Board, Department, Department 45 | P a g e b. Board, Board, Department c. Department, Board, Department d. Board, Board, Board: b. Board, Board, Department 120. 45. If convicted of delegating responsibilities to someone who is not qualified or licensed to perform them, the minimum punishment is: a. $5,000 fine b. License suspension for 6 months c. License revocation d. A & B: b. License suspension for 6 months 121. 46. A hygienist can perform the following emergency remedial tasks: a. Replacing a lost temporary restoration b. Replacing a lost periodontal dressing c. Placing a dressings in an alveolar socket d. All of the above: d. All of the above 122. 47. A dentist infected with the Hepatitis B virus is monitored _____ for _____. a. Randomly, at least every 6 months, for three years, and at least triannually afterwards 46 | P a g e b. Randomly, at least once a year, for three years, and at least every five years afterwards c. Randomly, at least once a year, for three years, and at least triannually afterwards d. Randomly, at least once a year, for five years, and at least triannually afterwards: c. Randomly, at least once a year, for three years, and at least triannually afterwards 123. 48. A ____ is required in the operatory for general anesthesia, but not required for conscious sedation. a. Cardioscope b. Pulse oximeter c. Defibrillator d. A positive pressure oxygen delivery system: a. Cardioscope 124. 49. Offices using general anesthesia must have written protocols and staff training for: a. Laryngospasm b. Bronchospasm 47 | P a g e c. Toxicity reaction d. All of the above: d. All of the above 125. 50. If a referral service is used, the dentist is responsible for ALL content of the advertising placed by the service T/F: T 126. 51. How much continuing education credit do you get for giving a 50 minute presentation? a. 50 minutes b. 1 hour c. 2 hours d. none: c. 2 hours 127. 52. Chapter 466: a. Protects the dentist b. Protects the auxiliaries c. Protects the public d. Protects all of above: c. Protects the public 128. 53. The office team approach may be used with a. General anesthesia 48 | P a g e b. Deep sedation c. Conscious sedation d. Pediatric conscious sedation e. Nitrous-Oxide Oxygen f. All of above: f. All of above 129. 54. If a dentist changes his address: a. Must notify the department within 10 days b. Must notify the department, in writing, within 10 days c. Must notify the board within 10 days d. Must notify the board, in writing, within 10 days: d. Must notify the board, in writing, within 10 days 130. 55. Which is not an aggravating or mitigating factor a. The danger to the public b. Prior discipline that has been imposed on the licensee c. The length of time the licensee has practiced d. The effect of the penalty upon the licensee 49 | P a g e e. All are aggravating or mitigating factors: e. All are aggravating or mitigating factors 131. 56. ______is charged with the responsibility of protecting the public from dentists or dental hygienists who present a danger to the public a. The Board of Dentistry b. Local county health department c. Department of Health d. The FDA: a. The Board of Dentistry 132 57. In case of a dentist's death a. Records are maintained and available to patients for 4 years b. Within 90 days of a dentist's death, the dentist's estate,all patient records are placed in the care of another Florida licensed dentist. c. Within 90 days of a dentist's death, the estate places an ad to notify patients where to obtain copies of their records d. The other Florida dentist, places a similar ad e. All of the above: e. All of the above 50 | P a g e 133. 58. Which is not true regarding the probable cause panel? a. 2 present members constitute a quorum b. A term is for 1 year c. Successive terms are not allowed d. The probable cause panel is appointed by the Chairman of the Board: c. Successive terms are not allowed 134. 59. A handwriting sample is being submitted when: a. A license is renewed b. A license is applied for initially c. A & B d. A dentist submits to an audit: c. A & B 135. 60. An active license that is not renewed becomes Null & Void after: a. A biennium b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 5 years: c. 4 years 51 | P a g e 136. 61. Fee arrangements between dentists in the same health care practice which are based upon productivity or shared net profits are not split-fee arrangements T/F: T 137. 62. A dentist can advertise: a. Being AIDS free b. Being HIV negative c. The HIV test results d. None of the above: c. The HIV test results 138 63. When sending work to a lab, the dentist must keep the original work order. T/F: F 139. 64. A dentist with a retired license who wishes to reactivate it: a. May reactivate his license any time b. Has to appear before the Credentials Committee, if it his license has been retired more than 4 years c. Pay only a fee for an active license for the current biennial period 52 | P a g e d. Show proof of continuing education requirements for the current and previous biennial periods: a. May reactivate his license any time 140. 65. An assistant's Certificate for Dental Radiographers should be: a. Displayed conspicuously, in the dental office b. A copy kept on file with the dentist c. Filed with the Board and renewed every biennium d. A & B: d. A & B 141. 66. For dental license renewal, a biennium is: a. Every other year from the date of initial license b. On January 1, every other year, after issuance of initial license c. March 1st through February 28th of every even-numbered year. d. None of the above: c. March 1st through February 28th of every evennumbered year. 142. 67. Who owns the patient's records? a. The patient b. The owner of the dental practice c. The dentist of record 53 | P a g e d. If a referral service is used, the owner of the service: b. The owner of the dental practice 143. 68. For any violation found that is for fraud the Board will impose: a. A fine of $10,000.00 per count b. A revocation of license c. A suspension of license plus a $5,000 fine d. A subpoena, to be arrested for felony 3rd degree: a. A fine of $10,000.00 per count 144 69. Knowingly employing a person to perform duties outside their allowable scope: a. Is a felony b. Is a misdemeanor c. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board d. Is grounds for a citation from the Board: a. Is a felony 145. 70. A dentist is required to wear, while treating a patient, all but: a. Mask b. Gloves c. Eye protection 54 | P a g e d. Required to wear all of the above: c. Eye protection 146. 71. The law that governs dentistry for the Department of Health a. Rule 64B5 Florida statutes b. Chapter 466 Florida Statutes c. Chapter 456 Florida Statutes d. Florida Dental Administrative code: b. Chapter 466 Florida Statutes 147. 72. Athletic mouthguards may be made by: a. A Florida licensed dentist b. A Florida licensed lab c. An unlicensed out of state lab d. Anybody: d. Anybody 148. 73. Split-fee arrangements relating to the referral of patients by a client to another health care practice are prohibited. Fee arrangements between dentists in the same health care practice which are based upon productivity or shared net profits are not split-fee arrangements a. Both statements are true b. Both statements are false 55 | P a g e c. Only the 1st statement is true d. Only the 2nd statement is true: a. Both statements are true 149. 74. Retraction of a patient's lips, cheeks & tongue can be delegated: a. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision b. To a hygienist with no supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision c. To a hygienist with no supervision, to an assistant under general supervision d. To a hygienist and assistant under general supervision: a. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision 150. 75. The Dentist examines, diagnoses, authorizes the work, need not approve at completion & remains on premises: a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision 56 | P a g e d. None of the above: b. Indirect supervision 151. 1. Assistants can take impressions with reversible hydrocolloid under: a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. None of the above: d. None of the above 152. 2. Persons not exempt from operation of chapter 466 a. Graduate dentist in the United States military b. A qualified anesthetist giving an anesthetic for a dental operation under direct supervision of a licensed dentist c. Dental students in Florida schools, practicing outside the school curricu-lum d. An instructor at a Florida school, practicing dentistry, at the school: c. Dental students in Florida schools, practicing outside the school curriculum 153. 3. In a multidental practice: a. If a dentist leaves, he takes the patients records & must keep them for 4 years 57 | P a g e b. The owner dentist shall provide reasonable access to duplicate records at cost. c. The owner dentist need not maintain either the original or a duplicate of all patient records, as long as the dentist of record is still in the practice d. The owner dentist can give the records to the patient, as per a verbal request: b. The owner dentist shall provide reasonable access to duplicate records at cost. 154. 4. Regarding Dentist/DH continuing education requirements for each biennium, which is NOT true: a. Two (2) hour course on domestic violence as part of every third licensure renewal b. CPR course at the basic life support level c. Course in HIV/AIDS d. New licensee is exempt of any continuing education requirements for 1st biennium: c. Course in HIV/AIDS 155. 5. A course in the prevention of medical errors may include: a. A study of root cause analysis b. Error reduction and prevention 58 | P a g e c. Patient safety. d. All of the above: d. All of the above 156. 6. Marginating a restoration can be done: a. By a hygienist with formal training & indirect supervision b. By an assistant with formal training & direct supervision c. By an assistant with formal training & indirect supervision d. None of the above: a. By a hygienist with formal training & indirect supervision 157. 7. A laboratory technician may verify the patient's shade-selection outside the dentist's direct supervision for fixed partial prosthesis. T/F: T 158. 8. A course provider should maintain course records for: a. 4 years b. 4 years following each licensure biennium during which the course was given. c. 2 years following each licensure biennium during which the course was given d. 6 years: b. 4 years following each licensure biennium during which the course was given. 59 | P a g e 159. 9. A dentist must provide malpractice insurance for himself and any hygienist under his supervision T/F: T 160. 10. Who must be notified if a dentist infected with HEP B has a barrier breakage during a dental procedure? a. The patient - immediately b. Call Executive Director of the Board and local county health department within 24 hours. c. Write Executive Director of the Board and local county health department within 72 hours. d. All of the above: d. All of the above 161. 11. Extracted teeth can be given back to a patient: a. When the teeth are sterilized b. When the teeth are disinfected and rendered non-biohazardous c. Cannot be given back to the patient, must be treated as biohazardous waste 60 | P a g e d. Must be sealed in an impervious container and labeled " infectious material": b. When the teeth are disinfected and rendered non-biohazardous 162. 12. The Board must consist of __ dental assistants. a. 0 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4: a. 0 163. 13. With indirect supervision the dentist need not: a. Be on the premises b. Diagnose the pt. c. Authorize treatment d. Approve the work at completion: d. Approve the work at completion 164. 14. Continuing ed. requirements for every 3rd biennium includes: a. CPR, medical errors & patient safety b. HIV/AIDS, medical errors & CPR c. Medical errors, domestic violence & CPR 61 | P a g e d. CPR, domestic violence & ethics: c. Medical errors, domestic violence & CPR 165. 15. With regard to nitrous-oxide oxygen administration, a hygienist with indirect supervision, may: a. Make adjustments during administration & turn it off b. Start the administration c. Only turn it off d. Only make adjustments during administration: a. Make adjustments during administration & turn it off 166. 16. Knowingly employing a person to perform duties outside their allowable scope: a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health c. Is a felony, 3rd degree d. Is a misdemeanor, 1st degree: c. Is a felony, 3rd degree 167. 17. A dentist gets CE credits participating in a pro bono dental program: a. 1 CE credit for 2 clinical hours; maximum 7 credits per biennium b. 1 CE credit for 3 clinical hours; maximum 7 credits per biennium 62 | P a g e c. 1 CE credit for 2 clinical hours; maximum 6 credits per biennium d. 1 CE credit for 3 clinical hours; maximum 6 credits per biennium: b. 1 CE credit for 3 clinical hours; maximum 7 credits per biennium THIS IS OLD INFORMATION, CURRENTLY 1 FOR 1, MAXIMUM OF 6 CREDITS 168. 18. Who is the dentist of record in a multidentist practice a. The owner b. The dentist who did the initial exam c. The dentist currently in charge of the patient's treatment d. None of the above: c. The dentist currently in charge of the patient's treatment 169. 19. If an advertisement does not state how long a fee is in effect: a. The fee is good for at least 30 days from the final advertisement b. The fee is good for at least 90 days from the final advertisement c. The fee is good for a the duration of the advertisement d. It is illegal not to state a specific period, during which the fee is in effect: b. The fee is good for at least 90 days from the final advertisement 63 | P a g e 170. 20. New licensees are exempt from continuing education requirements for the 1 biennium, but a course in HIV/AIDS is required prior to the first license renewal. T/F: T 171. 21. A plea of nolo contendre: a. Creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the criminal charges b. Is a plea of guilty, but with a justified excuse c. Allows the board to decrease the usual fine d. Is a plea of innocence, because of unusual circumstances: a. Creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the criminal charges 172. 22. Which of the following will lease likely prevent prescription abuse: a. Not signing prescription blanks in advance b. Adding patient's ss# on prescription c. Writing out the actual amount prescribed d. Using a number of amount prescribed to discourage alterations: b. Adding patient's ss# on prescription 173. 23. In a multi-dentist office, the patient must have: 64 | P a g e a. A new treatment plan when referred to another dentist in the same office b. Multiple dentists of record, when seen by several dentists c. A dentist of record responsible for all treatment d. Duplicate records, one for every treating dentist: c. A dentist of record responsible for all treatment 174. 24. In order to perform an educational program in a school, at a minimum: a. A hygienist needs general supervision, an assistant needs indirect supervision b. An assistant needs On-the-Job training & general supervision; a hygienist needs no supervision c. An assistant needs On-the-Job training & informal supervision; a hygienist needs no supervision d. Both require no supervision: b. An assistant needs On-the-Job training & general supervision; a hygienist needs no supervision 175. 25.A dentist may not advertise: a. Minimum fees b. That he provides superior treatment 65 | P a g e c. The names of his auxiliaries d. All of the above: b. That he provides superior treatment 176. 26. The Board of Dentistry can: a. Discipline a licensee, and an applicant b. Discipline a licensee, but not an applicant c. Discipline an applicant, but not a licensee d. Can discipline neither, the Department of Health must do so.: b. Discipline a licensee, but not an applicant 177. 27. If a dentist is out sick, the hygienist can still do a prophy on a new patient. T/F: F 178. 28. Hygienists can remove sutures under: a. Formal training and direct supervision b. Formal training and indirect supervision c. Formal training and general supervision d. On-the-job training and direct supervision: c. Formal training and general supervision 66 | P a g e 179. 29. If an applicant for the Dental Exam does not pass in 3 attempts, he is required, before another attempt, to take: a. The 2nd part of the National Boards b. A 1 year approved educational program c. 60 Continuing education credits d. He will never be eligible for licensure: b. A 1 year approved educational program 180. 30. Emergency remediable tasks include: a. Placing a temporary restoration when the patient lost the previously placed temporary restoration b. Recementing a temporary crown with zinc oxide and eugenol (ZOE) c. Replacing a lost periodontal dressing d. All of the above: d. All of the above 181. 31. For conscious sedation the following need not be readily available: a. A positive pressure oxygen delivery system and backup system b. Oral and nasal airways of various sizes c. Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope 67 | P a g e d. Cardioscope: d. Cardioscope 182. 32. Referral of a patient to another dentist in the same practice, is not a splitfee arrangement so long as: a. any remuneration shared by the dentists is not based upon the number of referrals within the practice. b. The referral of a patient is in the best interest of the patient.c. A & B d. None of the above: c. A & B 183. 33. The Dentist examines, diagnoses, authorizes the work, need not approve at completion & need not remain on premises: a. Direct supervision b. Indirect supervision c. General supervision d. None of the above: c. General supervision 184. 34. To obtain radiography certification, an assistant can complete at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job training under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist AND Successfully complete a Board-approved course within 12 months after the on-the-job training 68 | P a g e a. Only statement 1 is true b. Only statement 2 is true c. Both statements are true d. Both statements are false: c. Both statements are true 185. 35. Nitrous-Oxide is mixed together with: a. Oxygen b. Epinephrine c. Ambient air d. Oxygen and lidocaine: a. Oxygen 186. 36. Dental assistants & hygienists must have _____ to monitor nitrous-oxide oxygen analgesia: a. Formal training & indirect supervision b. Formal training & direct supervision c. CPR certification d. A 3 hour ADA approved course: c. CPR certification 187. 37. All health care licensees must provide notice to patients of what type of license they have: 69 | P a g e a. A name tag meets the requirement b. Advertisement must include this notice as well c. An oral notice to patient meets the requirement d. All of the above: d. All of the above 188. 38. An unregistered Dental Laboratory in the state, is guilty of: a. A 1st degree misdemeanor b. A 1st degree felony c. A 2nd degree misdemeanor d. A 2nd degree felony: c. A 2nd degree misdemeanor 189. 39. When treating a patient, which is not true: a. Surgical or examination gloves are required b. Surgical masks are required c. Eye protection is required d. All are true: c. Eye protection is required 190. 40. Hygienists or assistants can perform the following emergency remedial tasks: a. Writing a prescription for an antibiotic 70 | P a g e b. Recementing a crown with a resin cement c. Placing a temporary restoration after hand excavation of caries d. Placing a periodontal dressing: d. Placing a periodontal dressing 191. 41. If it is found that probable cause exists to believe that the licensee is unable to practice dentistry or dental hygiene, because of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, or narcotics, the Department can issue an order to compel a licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination by physicians designated by the department. T/F: T 192. 42. Required for a general anesthesia or deep sedation permit: a. CPR, ACLS & ATLS b. CPR & either ACLS or ATLS c. CPR, ACLS, ATLS & FDLS d. CPR & either ACLS,ATLS or FDLS: b. CPR & either ACLS or ATLS 193. 43. Advertising by a new owner of a dental practice a. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, for a maximum of 1 year 71 | P a g e b. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, for a maximum of 2 year c. Cannot contain the name of a previous owner of the practice d. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, with verbal permission: b. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, for a maximum of 2 year 194. 44. To reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit: a. A renewal fee b. An active or inactive fee c. A delinquency fee d. A processing fee. e. All of the above: e. All of the above 195. 45. Which of the following is true: a. Sterilization is defined as the inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria. b. Disinfection is the process by which all forms of life are totally destroyed c. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain d. Radiation can sterilize and disinfect, depending on the dose: c. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain 72 | P a g e 196. 46. Which of the following is not a dental practice permit for an unlicensed dentist: a. Dental Interns and Residents permit - in an ADA accredited or Board approved program b. Teaching Permit for a part-time dental instructor c. Temporary Certificate for Dentists Practicing in State and County Facilities d. Non-Profit Corporation Permit - Example. Clinic for indigent patients: b. Teaching Permit for a part-time dental instructor 197. 47. In order for a dentist to use Nitrous-Oxide Inhalation Analgesia in his practice, he must have: a. A two-day course of training that follows ADA guidelines b. Equipment with fail-safe features and a 25% minimum oxygen flow.c. CPR certification d. All of the above: d. All of the above 198. 48. The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except: a. Antihypertensive 73 | P a g e b. Antipyrogenic c. Anticholinergic d. Antiemetic: b. Antipyrogenic 199. 49. A hygienist is not allowed to: a. Take impressions for study casts for the purpose of fabricating orthodontic retainers. b. Take impressions for surgical stents c. Take impressions to fabricate an intaoral appliance d. Take Impressions for at-home bleaching trays: c. Take impressions to fabricate an intaoral appliance 200. 50. The Board of Dentistry can limit the number of dental assistants except if they have formal training. T/F: F 201. 51. The Board of Dentistry can only limit the number of dental assistants, not the number of hygienists. T/F: F 74 | P a g e 202. 52. A dentist sees a new patient before the hygienist has completed the following: a. Charting b. X-Rays c. OHI d. Prophy: d. Prophy Another source says that the answer is B, xrays 203. 53. Removing excess cement by a hygienist and an assistant - which is true: a. Both require formal training b. Both can use ultrasonics c. Both can only use hand instruments d. Both require direct supervision: a. Both require formal training 204. 54. Which is not defined as a dental laboratory: a. A technician who manufactures artificial substitutes for the natural teeth b. A technician who supplies an appliance to be worn in the mouth c. A technician who works under supervision and in the office of a licensed dentist. 75 | P a g e d. A technician who supplies artificial substitutes for the natural teeth: c. A technician who works under supervision and in the office of a licensed dentist. 205. 55. Who is not exempt from Chapter 466 Florida Statutes: a. Students in Florida dental schools, with assigned work under the school's curriculum b. Students in Florida assisting schools, with assigned work under the school's curriculum c. Part time oral pathology post grad student d. Full time instructors at a dental assisting school: c. Part time oral pathology post grad student 206. 56. The rules set forth by the Board of Dentistry: a. Rule 64B5 Florida Administrative code b. Chapter 466 Florida Statutes c. Chapter 456 Florida Statutes d. Chapter 120 Florida statutes: a. Rule 64B5 Florida Administrative code 207. 57. A patient of record has had: a. a completed clinical examination & medical history 76 | P a g e b. recorded any pathological conditions c. a treatment plan d. All the Above e. A & B only: d. All the Above 208. 58. If a dentist dispenses Chlorehxedine and Fluoride rinses, he needs: a. A dispensing practitioners permit for both b. A dispensing practitioners permit for Fluoride only c. A dispensing practitioners permit for Chlorhexidine only d. Does not require dispensing practitioners permit: d. Does not require dispensing practitioners permit 209. 59. Hygienists with formal training can place subgingival resorbable chlorhexidine under: A. Direct Supervision B. Indirect Supervision C. General Supervision D. By virtue of training and licensure: B. Indirect Supervision 210. 60. A scale is required for the following: 77 | P a g e A. A dispensing practitioners permit. B. A laboratory that makes precious metal fixed prostheses C. In the operatory of an office that administers pediatric conscious sedationD. For titration of oral medication: C. In the operatory of an office that administers pediatric conscious sedation 211. 61. Within ______ of a dentist's death, the dentist's estate or agent shall place all patient records of the deceased dentist in the care of another Florida licensed dentist. A. 10 days B. 30 days C. 60 days D. 90 days: D. 90 days 212. 62. A dentist is required to report violations of Chapter 466 or Rule 64B5 to: a. Board of dentistry b. Department of Health c. The Probable Cause panel d. It is not a "requirement to" report violations: b. Department of Health 213. 63. Continuing Education documentation should be kept for: a. 1 biennium 78 | P a g e b. 3 years c. 4 years d. 5 years: c. 4 years 214. 64. A dentist must display his license: a. In all offices that he owns b. Conspicuously c. In only his primary office d. To be seen by patients as soon as they enter his office: b. Conspicuously 215. 65. A non-ambulatory patient has a prescription for treatment by a hygienist, in the patient's home. The hygienist can perform scaling and root planning under: a. Indirect supervision b. General supervision c. Without supervision d. None. Indirect supervision is required: d. None. Indirect supervision is required 216. 66. A dentist with a limited license a. Is already retired b. Must work under general supervision of a licensed dentist 79 | P a g e c. Cannot practice for a public agency d. May not have to pay a license fee: d. May not have to pay a license fee 217. 67. Administrative fines imposed by the board must be paid: a. Within 30 days from the effective date of the Board's final order b. Per the probable cause panel recommendation c. Within 60 days from the Department's review d. Within 60 days, unless there are mitigating circumstances: a. Within 30 days from the effective date of the Board's final order 218. 68. In dental advertising, a disclaimer: a. States that the fee is a minimum fee only b. Must state whether the service will be performed by a general dentist or a specialist. c. Can state that the dentist is HIV negative d. Gives the exact ADA code number: a. States that the fee is a minimum fee only 219. 69. When shipping for impressions, appliances and contaminated dental models to a lab: a. Seal in an impervious container and label "treat as biohazardous material" 80 | P a g e b. Seal in an impervious container and label "treat as infectious material" c. Disinfect with a germicide, seal in an impervious container and label "treat as biohazardous material" d. Disinfect with bleach, seal in an impervious container and label "treat as infectious material": b. Seal in an impervious container and label "treat as infectious material" 220. 70. A dentist cannot prescribe: a. Schedule V narcotics b. Growth hormones c. Tranquilizers d. Sedatives: b. Growth hormones 221. 71. A dentist attending Board of Dentistry disciplinary cases meetings can obtain CE credit: a. 1 hour of credit for each hour attended b. A maximum of 3 hour's credit per biennium c. A maximum of 4 hou