FLORIDA LAWS AND RULES DENTAL HYGIENE BOARD EXAM
(ADEX/CDCA 2025/2026) – COMPLETE Q&A GUIDE WITH VERIFIED
LEGAL STANDARDS
Question 1
What is the definition of "Dentistry"?
A) The art of performing oral surgery.
B) The healing art concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of
conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
C) The practice of orthodontics and prosthodontics only.
D) The administration of local anesthesia for oral procedures.
E) The primary focus on cosmetic dental procedures.
Correct Answer: B) 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
Rationale: This is the comprehensive legal definition of dentistry, encompassing all aspects
of oral health care from assessment to treatment, as stated in the provided information.
Question 2
What is the definition of "Dental Hygiene"?
A) The examination and diagnosis of oral conditions.
B) The rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related
extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services.
C) The practice of irreversible intraoral procedures.
D) The full scope of dental practice including surgical interventions.
E) The administration of general anesthesia in a dental setting.
Correct Answer: B) the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental
services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services
Rationale: This definition outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of a dental
hygienist, focusing on education, prevention, and therapy, and specifying the inclusion of
extra-oral procedures.
Question 3
Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Dentistry?
A) The President of the Florida Dental Association.
B) The Florida Legislature.
C) The Governor of Florida.
D) The Secretary of the Florida Department of Health.
E) The Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
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Correct Answer: C) Governor of Florida
Rationale: The Governor of Florida is typically responsible for appointing members to
various state regulatory boards, including the Board of Dentistry.
Question 4
What are "Irremediable tasks" in dentistry?
A) Intraoral treatment tasks that are reversible.
B) Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral
cavity.
C) Tasks that do not create an increased risk to the patient.
D) Educational and preventative services.
E) Extra-oral procedures only.
Correct Answer: B) Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered
changes within the oral cavity
Rationale: Irremediable tasks are those that cause permanent or irreversible changes within
the oral cavity or its structures, or carry an increased risk to the patient. These tasks
typically fall within the scope of a dentist.
Question 5
What are "Remediable tasks" in dentistry?
A) Intraoral treatment tasks that are irreversible.
B) 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.
C) Tasks that always require general supervision.
D) Surgical procedures.
E) Tasks that can only be performed by a dentist.
Correct Answer: B) 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
Rationale: Remediable tasks are reversible and do not cause unalterable changes or
increased risk, making them potentially delegable to dental hygienists or assistants under
appropriate supervision.
Question 6
Applying topical fluoride with a jet spray is considered what type of task?
A) Remediable.
B) Irremediable.
C) Advanced.
D) Surgical.
E) Diagnostic.
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Correct Answer: B) Irremediable
Rationale: The use of a jet spray to apply topical fluoride is classified as an irremediable
task, possibly due to the nature of the application method or the potential for tissue
alteration if not performed by a dentist.
Question 7
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates a light source, and monitors and
removes in-office bleaching materials is performing what type of task?
A) Irremediable.
B) Surgical.
C) Remediable.
D) Diagnostic.
E) Advanced.
Correct Answer: C) remediable
Rationale: The actions described (applying solution, activating light, monitoring, and
removing materials for in-office bleaching) are considered reversible and do not create
unalterable changes, fitting the definition of a remediable task.
Question 8
The practicing dentist is out of the country, and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. Which remediable task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform in this situation?
A) Placing a permanent crown.
B) Re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement.
C) Performing an extraction.
D) Administering general anesthesia.
E) Performing root canal therapy.
Correct Answer: B) Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
Rationale: In an emergency when the dentist is unavailable, certain remediable tasks may
be performed by auxiliary staff to address the acute condition without causing irreversible
changes. Re-cementing a temporary crown with temporary cement fits this criterion.
Question 9
The use of a laser or laser-type device in dentistry is considered to be what type of task?
A) Remediable.
B) Preventative.
C) Irremediable.
D) Diagnostic.
E) Educational.
Correct Answer: C) Irremediable
Rationale: Laser use in dentistry is considered an irremediable task, implying it creates
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unalterable changes or carries significant risks that necessitate its performance by a
licensed dentist.
Question 10
In Florida, who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the
laws?
A) Only licensed dentists.
B) Dental hygienists and assistants.
C) Dental students only.
D) Certified dental specialists.
E) Unlicensed dental auxiliaries.
Correct Answer: B) Dental hygienists & assistants
Rationale: Dental hygienists and assistants, under specific conditions and supervision levels
defined by law, are authorized to perform certain emergency remediable tasks.
Question 11
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education (CE)?
A) 30 minutes.
B) 45 minutes.
C) 50 minutes.
D) 60 minutes.
E) 90 minutes.
Correct Answer: C) 50 min
Rationale: Many professional boards, including dental boards, define a CE hour as 50
minutes of instructional time, rather than a full 60-minute clock hour.
Question 12
Which of the following is not an appropriate topic for continuing education (CE) for dental
professionals?
A) Pain management strategies.
B) New dental materials.
C) Chemotherapeutic agents.
D) Dental ethics.
E) Infection control.
Correct Answer: C) Chemotherapeutic agents
Rationale: Topics directly related to the prescription and management of chemotherapeutic
agents are typically outside the scope of practice for general dentistry and hygiene and
would not be appropriate CE unless specific advanced training for certain limited uses is
authorized.
(ADEX/CDCA 2025/2026) – COMPLETE Q&A GUIDE WITH VERIFIED
LEGAL STANDARDS
Question 1
What is the definition of "Dentistry"?
A) The art of performing oral surgery.
B) The healing art concerned with the examination, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of
conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
C) The practice of orthodontics and prosthodontics only.
D) The administration of local anesthesia for oral procedures.
E) The primary focus on cosmetic dental procedures.
Correct Answer: B) 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
Rationale: This is the comprehensive legal definition of dentistry, encompassing all aspects
of oral health care from assessment to treatment, as stated in the provided information.
Question 2
What is the definition of "Dental Hygiene"?
A) The examination and diagnosis of oral conditions.
B) The rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related
extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services.
C) The practice of irreversible intraoral procedures.
D) The full scope of dental practice including surgical interventions.
E) The administration of general anesthesia in a dental setting.
Correct Answer: B) the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental
services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services
Rationale: This definition outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of a dental
hygienist, focusing on education, prevention, and therapy, and specifying the inclusion of
extra-oral procedures.
Question 3
Who appoints the members of the Florida Board of Dentistry?
A) The President of the Florida Dental Association.
B) The Florida Legislature.
C) The Governor of Florida.
D) The Secretary of the Florida Department of Health.
E) The Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives.
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Correct Answer: C) Governor of Florida
Rationale: The Governor of Florida is typically responsible for appointing members to
various state regulatory boards, including the Board of Dentistry.
Question 4
What are "Irremediable tasks" in dentistry?
A) Intraoral treatment tasks that are reversible.
B) Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral
cavity.
C) Tasks that do not create an increased risk to the patient.
D) Educational and preventative services.
E) Extra-oral procedures only.
Correct Answer: B) Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered
changes within the oral cavity
Rationale: Irremediable tasks are those that cause permanent or irreversible changes within
the oral cavity or its structures, or carry an increased risk to the patient. These tasks
typically fall within the scope of a dentist.
Question 5
What are "Remediable tasks" in dentistry?
A) Intraoral treatment tasks that are irreversible.
B) 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.
C) Tasks that always require general supervision.
D) Surgical procedures.
E) Tasks that can only be performed by a dentist.
Correct Answer: B) 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
Rationale: Remediable tasks are reversible and do not cause unalterable changes or
increased risk, making them potentially delegable to dental hygienists or assistants under
appropriate supervision.
Question 6
Applying topical fluoride with a jet spray is considered what type of task?
A) Remediable.
B) Irremediable.
C) Advanced.
D) Surgical.
E) Diagnostic.
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Correct Answer: B) Irremediable
Rationale: The use of a jet spray to apply topical fluoride is classified as an irremediable
task, possibly due to the nature of the application method or the potential for tissue
alteration if not performed by a dentist.
Question 7
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates a light source, and monitors and
removes in-office bleaching materials is performing what type of task?
A) Irremediable.
B) Surgical.
C) Remediable.
D) Diagnostic.
E) Advanced.
Correct Answer: C) remediable
Rationale: The actions described (applying solution, activating light, monitoring, and
removing materials for in-office bleaching) are considered reversible and do not create
unalterable changes, fitting the definition of a remediable task.
Question 8
The practicing dentist is out of the country, and a patient comes into the office with an
emergency. Which remediable task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform in this situation?
A) Placing a permanent crown.
B) Re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement.
C) Performing an extraction.
D) Administering general anesthesia.
E) Performing root canal therapy.
Correct Answer: B) Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
Rationale: In an emergency when the dentist is unavailable, certain remediable tasks may
be performed by auxiliary staff to address the acute condition without causing irreversible
changes. Re-cementing a temporary crown with temporary cement fits this criterion.
Question 9
The use of a laser or laser-type device in dentistry is considered to be what type of task?
A) Remediable.
B) Preventative.
C) Irremediable.
D) Diagnostic.
E) Educational.
Correct Answer: C) Irremediable
Rationale: Laser use in dentistry is considered an irremediable task, implying it creates
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unalterable changes or carries significant risks that necessitate its performance by a
licensed dentist.
Question 10
In Florida, who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the
laws?
A) Only licensed dentists.
B) Dental hygienists and assistants.
C) Dental students only.
D) Certified dental specialists.
E) Unlicensed dental auxiliaries.
Correct Answer: B) Dental hygienists & assistants
Rationale: Dental hygienists and assistants, under specific conditions and supervision levels
defined by law, are authorized to perform certain emergency remediable tasks.
Question 11
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education (CE)?
A) 30 minutes.
B) 45 minutes.
C) 50 minutes.
D) 60 minutes.
E) 90 minutes.
Correct Answer: C) 50 min
Rationale: Many professional boards, including dental boards, define a CE hour as 50
minutes of instructional time, rather than a full 60-minute clock hour.
Question 12
Which of the following is not an appropriate topic for continuing education (CE) for dental
professionals?
A) Pain management strategies.
B) New dental materials.
C) Chemotherapeutic agents.
D) Dental ethics.
E) Infection control.
Correct Answer: C) Chemotherapeutic agents
Rationale: Topics directly related to the prescription and management of chemotherapeutic
agents are typically outside the scope of practice for general dentistry and hygiene and
would not be appropriate CE unless specific advanced training for certain limited uses is
authorized.
