Florida Dental Laws and Rules Exam Study Guide
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
_______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment
planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues
and structures.
Dentistry
______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services
and any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services.
Dental Hygiene
Board of Dentistry members include:
11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD
At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
10
Who appoints the BOD members?
Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old.
60 years old
Authorization for irremediable tasks under General Supervision is valid for ____
months.
13 months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks?
BOD
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes
within the oral cavity or structures?
Irremediable
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable
changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to
the patient?
Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
Irremediable
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source,
monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ______ task.
Remediable
, The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office
with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to
perform?
Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the
laws?
both DH and DA
CE requirements for DDS and DH
CPR every biennium (2 years)
2 Hour Medical Error CE
2 Hour Domestic Violence CE every 3rd biennium
HIV CE at 1st renewal
Extra CE credits
Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
Pro Bono CE Credit
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium
In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from probono
work?
25%
Can a hygienist be excused from CE requirements due to hardship?
Yes!
How many CE hours are required for RDH?
24 biennially
How many CE hours are required for DDS?
30 biennially
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 hour of CE?
50 minutes
Which is not an appropriate topic for CE?
Chemotherapeutic agents
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
Board approved individual study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a DH would take?
Patient stress management
When are licensees excused from CE?
In the 1st biennium of licensure
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary
document completion of CE courses?
4 years
A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hrs. could count
toward their 24/ 30 hrs. required for license renewal ?
True
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
_______ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment
planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues
and structures.
Dentistry
______ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services
and any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services.
Dental Hygiene
Board of Dentistry members include:
11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related
How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD
At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD
How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
10
Who appoints the BOD members?
Governor of Florida
One board member of the board must be at least ____ years old.
60 years old
Authorization for irremediable tasks under General Supervision is valid for ____
months.
13 months
Who designates remediable and delegable tasks?
BOD
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes
within the oral cavity or structures?
Irremediable
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable
changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to
the patient?
Remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
Irremediable
A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source,
monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a ______ task.
Remediable
, The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office
with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to
perform?
Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.
The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the
laws?
both DH and DA
CE requirements for DDS and DH
CPR every biennium (2 years)
2 Hour Medical Error CE
2 Hour Domestic Violence CE every 3rd biennium
HIV CE at 1st renewal
Extra CE credits
Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting
Pro Bono CE Credit
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium
In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from probono
work?
25%
Can a hygienist be excused from CE requirements due to hardship?
Yes!
How many CE hours are required for RDH?
24 biennially
How many CE hours are required for DDS?
30 biennially
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 hour of CE?
50 minutes
Which is not an appropriate topic for CE?
Chemotherapeutic agents
Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
Board approved individual study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a DH would take?
Patient stress management
When are licensees excused from CE?
In the 1st biennium of licensure
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary
document completion of CE courses?
4 years
A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hrs. could count
toward their 24/ 30 hrs. required for license renewal ?
True
