Florida Dental Law Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer-
11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer-2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer-7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - Correct
answer-5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their
board appointment. - Correct answer-True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of
Dentistry? - Correct answer-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - Correct
answer-10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Correct answer-Governor of
Florida
,One member of the board must be as least how old? - Correct answer-60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the
patient. - Correct answer-True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided
by law - Correct answer-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - Correct answer-The
Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is
valid for how many months? - Correct answer-13 - past this timeframe, another
exam must be administered by the dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in
the oral cavity or structures - Correct answer-irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the
oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - Correct
answer-remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Correct
answer-Irremediable
,Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office
bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - Correct answer-
remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task
is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - Correct
answer-re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do
anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Correct answer-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law?
- Correct answer-Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Correct answer-Every 2 years (each
biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - Correct
answer-24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - Correct answer-- CPR each
biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
, - Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a
disciplinary case? - Correct answer-11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course
at an ADA accredited school? - Correct answer-3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - Correct answer-4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono
work? - Correct answer-7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - Correct
answer-30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - Correct answer-50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - Correct answer-25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time.
- Correct answer-True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - Correct answer-Chemotherapeutic
agents
Answers Graded A+
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer-
11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer-2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - Correct answer-7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - Correct
answer-5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their
board appointment. - Correct answer-True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of
Dentistry? - Correct answer-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - Correct
answer-10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Correct answer-Governor of
Florida
,One member of the board must be as least how old? - Correct answer-60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the
patient. - Correct answer-True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided
by law - Correct answer-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - Correct answer-The
Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is
valid for how many months? - Correct answer-13 - past this timeframe, another
exam must be administered by the dentist
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in
the oral cavity or structures - Correct answer-irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the
oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. - Correct
answer-remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Correct
answer-Irremediable
,Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office
bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - Correct answer-
remediable
Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task
is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? - Correct
answer-re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do
anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Correct answer-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law?
- Correct answer-Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Correct answer-Every 2 years (each
biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - Correct
answer-24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - Correct answer-- CPR each
biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
, - Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a
disciplinary case? - Correct answer-11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course
at an ADA accredited school? - Correct answer-3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - Correct answer-4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono
work? - Correct answer-7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - Correct
answer-30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - Correct answer-50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - Correct answer-25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time.
- Correct answer-True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - Correct answer-Chemotherapeutic
agents
