NC DENTAL LAWS EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
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The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to;
a. affect the public health, safety and welfare
b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest
c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North
Carolina
d. All objects and purposes mentioned. - CORRECT ANSWER -d. All objects and purposes
mentioned.
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of:
a. 6 dentists, 1 RDH and 2 citizens of NC
b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
c. 5 dentists, 2 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
d. 6 dentist, 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC - CORRECT ANSWER -b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of
NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the
Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in
the State of North Carolina.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the
issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North
Carolina.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -False
,Each member of the board is elected for how many years?
a. 4
b. 1
c. 3
d. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER -c. 3
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the
procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in
North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The president of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and/or the secretary-
treasurer of the said Board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issues subpoenas
requiring the attendance of persons and the production of papers and records before said Board
in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend and
testify before said Board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty of a felony
crime.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -False
All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which one is
the exception?
, a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by
the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
b. Takes or makes an impression of the human teeth, gums or jaws
c. Removes stains, accretions or deposits from the human teeth
d. Uses a Roentgen or -ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes
e. Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth - CORRECT ANSWER -a.
Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by
the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in Nitrous-
Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed dentist in the
administration of N2O2 by:
a. receives at least one year of on-the-job training
b. acquiring at least 6 hours of educational training
c. more than 8 hours of educational training
d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program - CORRECT ANSWER -d.
obtaining education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing such
dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist?
a. DDS license
b. written work order
c. Written contract
d. Financial compensation - CORRECT ANSWER -b. written work order
A dental laboratory must obtain a written work order which must include all of the following
information:
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The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to;
a. affect the public health, safety and welfare
b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest
c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North
Carolina
d. All objects and purposes mentioned. - CORRECT ANSWER -d. All objects and purposes
mentioned.
Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of:
a. 6 dentists, 1 RDH and 2 citizens of NC
b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
c. 5 dentists, 2 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
d. 6 dentist, 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC - CORRECT ANSWER -b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of
NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the
Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in
the State of North Carolina.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the
issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North
Carolina.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -False
,Each member of the board is elected for how many years?
a. 4
b. 1
c. 3
d. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER -c. 3
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the
procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in
North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
The president of the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, and/or the secretary-
treasurer of the said Board, shall have the power to administer oaths, issues subpoenas
requiring the attendance of persons and the production of papers and records before said Board
in any hearing, investigation or proceeding conducted by it.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Any person who shall neglect or refuse to obey any subpoena requiring him to attend and
testify before said Board or to produce books, records or documents shall be guilty of a felony
crime.
True
False - CORRECT ANSWER -False
All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which one is
the exception?
, a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by
the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
b. Takes or makes an impression of the human teeth, gums or jaws
c. Removes stains, accretions or deposits from the human teeth
d. Uses a Roentgen or -ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes
e. Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth - CORRECT ANSWER -a.
Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by
the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental
Examiners.
A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in Nitrous-
Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed dentist in the
administration of N2O2 by:
a. receives at least one year of on-the-job training
b. acquiring at least 6 hours of educational training
c. more than 8 hours of educational training
d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program - CORRECT ANSWER -d.
obtaining education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing such
dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist?
a. DDS license
b. written work order
c. Written contract
d. Financial compensation - CORRECT ANSWER -b. written work order
A dental laboratory must obtain a written work order which must include all of the following
information:
