NC HYGIENE JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following courses is not acceptable for continuing education credit? -
ANS Computer software for the Dental Practice: Whats New?
maybe??
In NC, which of the following criteria allows for a DAII to perform coronal polishing? -
ANS successful competition of a 7 hour course
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: -
ANS fails to comply with continuing education requirements
A dental hygiene license renewal application must be submitted to the boards office before: -
ANS Jan 1st??
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, In NC, you are required to maintain records of continuing education for a period of: - ANS 2
years
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by -
ANS March 31st
Practicing dental hygiene without a current certificate of renewal could result in -
ANS imprisonment, denial of license reinstatement, and a fine
all of the above
When you perform a prophylaxis on a patient under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the
term "supervision" - ANS the dentist must be present in the treatment area or office when
the delegated function is being performed
Which member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs
investigations? - ANS secretary-treasurer
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2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following courses is not acceptable for continuing education credit? -
ANS Computer software for the Dental Practice: Whats New?
maybe??
In NC, which of the following criteria allows for a DAII to perform coronal polishing? -
ANS successful competition of a 7 hour course
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: -
ANS fails to comply with continuing education requirements
A dental hygiene license renewal application must be submitted to the boards office before: -
ANS Jan 1st??
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, In NC, you are required to maintain records of continuing education for a period of: - ANS 2
years
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by -
ANS March 31st
Practicing dental hygiene without a current certificate of renewal could result in -
ANS imprisonment, denial of license reinstatement, and a fine
all of the above
When you perform a prophylaxis on a patient under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the
term "supervision" - ANS the dentist must be present in the treatment area or office when
the delegated function is being performed
Which member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs
investigations? - ANS secretary-treasurer
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