Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam
Preparation for North Carolina Dental Board 2024
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?
ANS-: One year from the date the license is issued
2. "Spray-wipe-spray" ANS-: 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 ANS-: 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). ANS-: EPA
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5. The _________________________________regulates low- and
intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on environmental surfaces
(clinical contact surfaces and housekeeping).
ANS-: 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.
ANS-: Food and Drug Administration
7. A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an instructors license
ANS-: False
8. What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE creditsTitle,
number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of instructor,
name of organization or sponsor offering the course
ANS-: Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of
instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering the course
9. Duplicate license fee: ANS- $25
10. Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
, Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for
North Carolina Dental Board 2023
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.
ANS-: 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
11. How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to
the board ANS-: No less than 10 signatures
12. Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen
members? ANS-: 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
13. Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity? ANS-: 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
, Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for
North Carolina Dental Board 2023
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.
17. Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the
board: 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
Preparation for North Carolina Dental Board 2024
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?
ANS-: One year from the date the license is issued
2. "Spray-wipe-spray" ANS-: 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 ANS-: 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). ANS-: EPA
, Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for
North Carolina Dental Board 2023
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d033x4
.
5. The _________________________________regulates low- and
intermediate-level disinfectants that are used on environmental surfaces
(clinical contact surfaces and housekeeping).
ANS-: 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.
ANS-: Food and Drug Administration
7. A dentist must be licensed in NC to be eligible for an instructors license
ANS-: False
8. What is required if a RDH uses home study courses for CE creditsTitle,
number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of instructor,
name of organization or sponsor offering the course
ANS-: Title, number of instruction hours, date of course attended, name of
instructor, name of organization or sponsor offering the course
9. Duplicate license fee: ANS- $25
10. Two criteria for a provisional hygiene license
, Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for
North Carolina Dental Board 2023
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d033x4
.
ANS-: 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
11. How many signatures are needed on the petition to nominate a RDH to
the board ANS-: No less than 10 signatures
12. Total number of Board members? How many Dentists, RDH's, Citizen
members? ANS-: 8 total members, 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 civilian
13. Does the NC Board of Dentistry have the power to grant licensure by
reciprocity? ANS-: 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
, Dental Laws and Infection Control License Exam Preparation for
North Carolina Dental Board 2023
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_d033x4
.
17. Who can vote in the general election to elect RDH members to the
board: 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
