FLORIDA DENTAL COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024 (VERIFIED)ALREADY PASSED
A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what? -
(correct answer) CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support
approved by the ADA, and renewed every 2 years
What is required from a hygienist to be able to deliver local anesthesia? - (correct
answer) -
$35 permit fee
- transcripts that reflect a minimum of 30 didactic and 30 clinical hours
- certified copy of diploma or certificate
- proof of accepted cert in CPR or ACLS
Anesthesia permit holders must do what if there is a change in location for use of the
permit? - (correct answer) Inform the board office in writing PRIOR to changes
T/F - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his/her office, the staff must be properly trained in
anticonvulsants. - (correct answer) True
What is a hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous? - (correct answer) -
CANNOT turn it on
- CAN adjust it and turn it off
Hygienist are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - (correct answer)
Indirect supervision
Dental Assistants are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - (correct
answer) Direct supervision
What are the only agents allowed for inhalation in a dental office? - (correct answer)
- Nitrous oxide
- oxygen
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - (correct answer)
11
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry?
- (correct answer) 4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - (correct
answer) 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - (correct answer) Governor of
Florida
,One member of the board must be as least how old? - (correct answer) 60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -
(correct answer) True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by
law - (correct answer) True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - (correct answer) The
Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for
how many months? - (correct answer) 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must
be administered by the dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the
oral cavity or structures - (correct answer) irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral
cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - (correct
answer) remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - (correct answer)
Irremediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - (correct answer) re-
cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - (correct answer) Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? -
(correct answer) Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - (correct answer) Every 2 years (each
biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - (correct
answer) 24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - (correct answer) -
CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
, Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a
disciplinary case? - (correct answer) 11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at
an ADA accredited school? - (correct answer) 3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - (correct answer) 4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -
(correct answer) 7 (30% of required hours per biennium
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task? - (correct answer) remediable)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - (correct
answer) 30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - (correct answer) 50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - (correct answer) 25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. -
(correct answer) True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - (correct answer) Chemotherapeutic
agents
What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? - (correct answer) Board
Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? - (correct
answer) Patient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE? - (correct answer) In the first biennium of
licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: - (correct answer)
- first biennium of licensure
- enrolled full-time in dental academic program
- serving as full-time faculty of a dental program
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary
documentation of CE courses? - (correct answer) 4 years
ANSWERS 2024 (VERIFIED)ALREADY PASSED
A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what? -
(correct answer) CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support
approved by the ADA, and renewed every 2 years
What is required from a hygienist to be able to deliver local anesthesia? - (correct
answer) -
$35 permit fee
- transcripts that reflect a minimum of 30 didactic and 30 clinical hours
- certified copy of diploma or certificate
- proof of accepted cert in CPR or ACLS
Anesthesia permit holders must do what if there is a change in location for use of the
permit? - (correct answer) Inform the board office in writing PRIOR to changes
T/F - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his/her office, the staff must be properly trained in
anticonvulsants. - (correct answer) True
What is a hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous? - (correct answer) -
CANNOT turn it on
- CAN adjust it and turn it off
Hygienist are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - (correct answer)
Indirect supervision
Dental Assistants are under ________ supervision for nitrous oxide. - (correct
answer) Direct supervision
What are the only agents allowed for inhalation in a dental office? - (correct answer)
- Nitrous oxide
- oxygen
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - (correct answer)
11
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry?
- (correct answer) 4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - (correct
answer) 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - (correct answer) Governor of
Florida
,One member of the board must be as least how old? - (correct answer) 60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -
(correct answer) True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by
law - (correct answer) True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - (correct answer) The
Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for
how many months? - (correct answer) 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must
be administered by the dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the
oral cavity or structures - (correct answer) irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral
cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - (correct
answer) remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - (correct answer)
Irremediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a
hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - (correct answer) re-
cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - (correct answer) Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? -
(correct answer) Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - (correct answer) Every 2 years (each
biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - (correct
answer) 24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - (correct answer) -
CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
, Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a
disciplinary case? - (correct answer) 11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at
an ADA accredited school? - (correct answer) 3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - (correct answer) 4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -
(correct answer) 7 (30% of required hours per biennium
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task? - (correct answer) remediable)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - (correct
answer) 30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - (correct answer) 50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - (correct answer) 25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. -
(correct answer) True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - (correct answer) Chemotherapeutic
agents
What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? - (correct answer) Board
Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? - (correct
answer) Patient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE? - (correct answer) In the first biennium of
licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: - (correct answer)
- first biennium of licensure
- enrolled full-time in dental academic program
- serving as full-time faculty of a dental program
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary
documentation of CE courses? - (correct answer) 4 years
