DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
LICENSE EXAM PREP FOR NORTH CAROLINA
DENTAL BOARD 2024 UPDATE. QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10 years. He
comes to NC and has met the requirements and receives his
license by credentials from the NC State Board of Dentistry.
How long does Dr. Picasso have to establish a practice location
and actively practice dentistry in NC? : One year from the date
the license is issued
2. "Spray-wipe-spray": the surface with the disinfectant and wipe it using
a disposable towel to clean the surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by
another "spray" to disinfect the surface.
3. wipe-discard-wipe: When using disposable disinfectant wipes, the
process is described as because the user uses one wipe to clean
the surface, discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe to disinfect
the surface.
4. Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered
by the and be approved for use in health care settings
(i.e., hospital grade).: EPA
5. The regulates Iow-
and intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on
environmental surfaces (clinical contact surfaces and
housekeeping).: Environmental Protection Agency 6. The
regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level disinfectants (e.g.,
glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and peracetic acid) used on
heat-sensitive semicritical patient care devices.: Food and Drug
Administration
7. A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an
instructor’s license: False
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,8. What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE
credits
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended,
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering the
course: Title, number of instruction hours, date of course
attended, name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor
offering the course
9. Duplicate license fee: $25
10. Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license: Any person who is
licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country
territory or other recognized jurisdiction, applicant may not have
previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State Board
of Dental Examiners
1 1. How many signatures are needed on the petition to
nominate a RDH to the board: No less than 10 signatures
12. Total number of Board members? How many Dentists,
RDH's, Citizen members? 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1
hygienist, 1 civilian
13. Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? No
14. Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters; consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters: True
15. Consumer member is selected and appointed by the
governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold a
license in dentistry or hygiene: True 16. What are the
qualifications for the dental hygienist board member? Must hold
a current Nc license and reside in or practice in NC
17. Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members
to the board-
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, DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
LICENSE EXAM PREP FOR NORTH CAROLINA
DENTAL BOARD 2024 UPDATE. QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
: Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or
practicing in NC
18. What is the term limit for a board member: One term of three
years 19. What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental
Examiners? list three functions: Granting revocation suspension
of license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure,
provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist 20. What
constitutes a quorum of the board: A majority of the members
of the board
21. Name the judicial power granted to the board president
and/or secretary-treasurer: The power to issue subpoenas,
administer oats
22. Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the
board and not to exceed: $100
23. Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do
if you work in more than one office? License shall at all times be
displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the holder, duplicate
license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for duplicate
and fee
24. A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until: The date of the
announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental
hygiene
25. Who is eligible for a volunteer license: 1. Dentist with out-of-
state current or expired license 2. expired license in NC State, 3.
authorized to treat veterans or US Service members 4. actively
practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs
26. Yes (true): Does the board have authority to develop programs
for impaired
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, 27. What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations
or bylaws: Class 2 misdemeanor
28. Dental hygiene: Performing complete oral prophylaxis,
application of preventive agents to oral structures, exposure and
processing of radiographs, administration of medicaments,
preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions
as may be permitted by rules and regulations of the board
29. Dental hygienist: Any person who is a graduate of a board
accredited school of dental hygiene, who has been licensed by
the board and who practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the
board
30. Board: The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
created by Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178
Public Laws of 1915 as continued in existence by GS 90 - 22
31. Direct supervision: Acts are deemed to be under the supervision
of a licensed dentist when performed in a locale where a licensed
dentist is physically present during the performance of such acts and
such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist order
32. North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee: $81
33. Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals: $25
34. Late fee for licensure: $50
35. RDH licensure renewal is due on: Jan 31st
36. When does the license renewal become void if not paid: March
31st 37. What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH
license: $50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after
March 31st
38. Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be
what type of offense: Class 1 misdemeanor
39. Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials:
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and
produces satisfactory evidence, is in good standing with the
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LICENSE EXAM PREP FOR NORTH CAROLINA
DENTAL BOARD 2024 UPDATE. QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Dr. Picasso has practiced dentistry in New York for 10 years. He
comes to NC and has met the requirements and receives his
license by credentials from the NC State Board of Dentistry.
How long does Dr. Picasso have to establish a practice location
and actively practice dentistry in NC? : One year from the date
the license is issued
2. "Spray-wipe-spray": the surface with the disinfectant and wipe it using
a disposable towel to clean the surface ("spray-wipe"), followed by
another "spray" to disinfect the surface.
3. wipe-discard-wipe: When using disposable disinfectant wipes, the
process is described as because the user uses one wipe to clean
the surface, discards the wipe, and uses a second wipe to disinfect
the surface.
4. Any disinfectant used in a dental setting should be registered
by the and be approved for use in health care settings
(i.e., hospital grade).: EPA
5. The regulates Iow-
and intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on
environmental surfaces (clinical contact surfaces and
housekeeping).: Environmental Protection Agency 6. The
regulates liquid chemical sterilants/high-level disinfectants (e.g.,
glutaraldehyde, hydrogen peroxide, and peracetic acid) used on
heat-sensitive semicritical patient care devices.: Food and Drug
Administration
7. A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an
instructor’s license: False
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,8. What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE
credits
Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended,
name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering the
course: Title, number of instruction hours, date of course
attended, name of instructor, name of organization or sponsor
offering the course
9. Duplicate license fee: $25
10. Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license: Any person who is
licensed to practice hygiene anywhere in the US or in any country
territory or other recognized jurisdiction, applicant may not have
previously failed in examination conducted by the NC State Board
of Dental Examiners
1 1. How many signatures are needed on the petition to
nominate a RDH to the board: No less than 10 signatures
12. Total number of Board members? How many Dentists,
RDH's, Citizen members? 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1
hygienist, 1 civilian
13. Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant
licensure by reciprocity? No
14. Hygienist cannot vote for dental licensing matters; consumer
cannot vote for dental or dental hygiene licensing matters: True
15. Consumer member is selected and appointed by the
governor and must be an NC state resident and not hold a
license in dentistry or hygiene: True 16. What are the
qualifications for the dental hygienist board member? Must hold
a current Nc license and reside in or practice in NC
17. Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members
to the board-
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, DENTAL LAWS AND INFECTION CONTROL
LICENSE EXAM PREP FOR NORTH CAROLINA
DENTAL BOARD 2024 UPDATE. QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
: Every hygienist holding a current license in NC and residing in or
practicing in NC
18. What is the term limit for a board member: One term of three
years 19. What is the purpose and duty of the board of Dental
Examiners? list three functions: Granting revocation suspension
of license and renewal, conduct examination for licensure,
provide for programs for impaired hygienist and dentist 20. What
constitutes a quorum of the board: A majority of the members
of the board
21. Name the judicial power granted to the board president
and/or secretary-treasurer: The power to issue subpoenas,
administer oats
22. Compensation / per diem for a board member is fixed by the
board and not to exceed: $100
23. Describe the criteria for the display of your license. What do you do
if you work in more than one office? License shall at all times be
displayed in a conspicuous place in the office of the holder, duplicate
license is issued to holder upon receipt of application for duplicate
and fee
24. A provisional hygiene license shall be valid until: The date of the
announcement of the results of the next succeeding board
examination of candidates for licensure to practice dental
hygiene
25. Who is eligible for a volunteer license: 1. Dentist with out-of-
state current or expired license 2. expired license in NC State, 3.
authorized to treat veterans or US Service members 4. actively
practice dentistry within the last 5 yrs
26. Yes (true): Does the board have authority to develop programs
for impaired
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, 27. What type of offense is a violation of board rules regulations
or bylaws: Class 2 misdemeanor
28. Dental hygiene: Performing complete oral prophylaxis,
application of preventive agents to oral structures, exposure and
processing of radiographs, administration of medicaments,
preparation of diagnostic aids, written records of oral conditions
as may be permitted by rules and regulations of the board
29. Dental hygienist: Any person who is a graduate of a board
accredited school of dental hygiene, who has been licensed by
the board and who practices dental hygiene as prescribed by the
board
30. Board: The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
created by Chapter 139 Public Laws of 1879 and Chapter 178
Public Laws of 1915 as continued in existence by GS 90 - 22
31. Direct supervision: Acts are deemed to be under the supervision
of a licensed dentist when performed in a locale where a licensed
dentist is physically present during the performance of such acts and
such acts are being performed pursuant to the dentist order
32. North Carolina State RDH licensure renewal fee: $81
33. Contribution to the NC caring dental professionals: $25
34. Late fee for licensure: $50
35. RDH licensure renewal is due on: Jan 31st
36. When does the license renewal become void if not paid: March
31st 37. What are the consequences for late renewal of RDH
license: $50 late fee after January 31st, voided license after
March 31st
38. Practicing hygiene without a license is considered to be
what type of offense: Class 1 misdemeanor
39. Three criteria for eligibility of licensure by credentials:
Individual licensed to practice hygiene in any state or territory and
produces satisfactory evidence, is in good standing with the
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