NC DENTAL JURISPRUIDE BOARD EXAM STUDY
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What are the voting powers of each member of the Board? .....answer.....The
dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any
matters of the Board which involves the issuance, renewal or revocation of
the license to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. The
consumer member cannot 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. Members of the Board
licensed to practice dentistry in North Carolina shall have been elected in an
election held as hereinafter provided in which every person licensed to
practice dentistry in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North
Carolina shall be entitled to vote.
Who is eligible to vote in the election of dentists and dental hygienists to
serve on the Board? .....answer.....Every dentist with a current North Carolina
license residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be eligible to vote in
elections of dentists to the Board. Every dental hygienist with a current
North Carolina license residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be
eligible to vote in elections of dental hygienists to the Board. The holding of
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such a license to practice dentistry or dental hygiene in North Carolina shall
constitute registration to vote in such elections. The list of licensed dentists
and dental hygienists shall constitute the registration list for elections to the
appropriate seats on the Board.
What is the term of office for Board members? .....answer.....Each member of
said Board shall be elected for a term of three years and until his successor
shall be elected and shall qualify. Each year there shall be elected two
dentists for such terms of three years each. Every three years there shall be
elected one dental hygienist for a term of three years. 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. Every three years a person who is a citizen
and resident of North Carolina and licensed to practice neither dentistry nor
dental hygiene shall be appointed to the Board for a term of three years by
the Governor of North Carolina.
KNOW Article 16- The Dental Hygiene Practice Act. .....answer.....Printed
What are the rules that apply to dental hygienists? .....answer.....Printed
What are the rules that apply to dental assistants? .....answer.....Printed
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What are the regulations concerning conscious sedation?
.....answer.....Printed
"Monitoring" means observation of the patient during the flow of sedation
agents and includes reducing the flow of sedation
False .....answer.....An occupational licensing board is required to disclose to
an applicant questions or answers to tests.
True .....answer.....An occupational licensing board may issue a temporary
practice permit to a military spouse licensed, certified, or registered in
another jurisdiction while the spouse is satisfying the requirements for
licensure.
True .....answer.....A passport photo and the licensing fee must be sent to the
Board if applying for a dental hygiene provisional license.
Human subjects .....answer.....The clinical examination for dental hygiene
includes procedures performed on _____ as part of the assessment of clinical
competency
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True .....answer.....As a condition precedent to issuing a dental provisional
license, the Board may require an applicant to appear before the Board for
oral examination, written examination(s), clinical evaluation or any
combination thereof and satisfy the Board as to the applicant's professional
competency.
False .....answer.....Application for dental hygiene licensure does not
authorize the Board to inquire about a person's character or reputation
True .....answer.....An application for a limited volunteer dental license must
pass the written exams on jurisprudence and infection control
True .....answer.....A dental hygiene provisional licensee may be limited to
practice in a specific geographic location
False .....answer.....The dental hygiene clinical examination includes
procedures on a clinical simulator as part of the assessment competency
10 .....answer.....An applicant who changes his or her address shall notify the
Board office within how many business days?