FLORIDA DENTAL LAW 200 EXAM QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER-11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER-2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER-7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - ANSWER-5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their
board appointment. - ANSWER-True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of
Dentistry? - ANSWER-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWER-
10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - ANSWER-Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - ANSWER-60
,T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the
patient. - 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 - ANSWER-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - ANSWER-The Board
of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is
valid for how many months? - 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 - 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. -
ANSWER-remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - ANSWER-
Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office
bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - 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? - ANSWER-re-
cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything
permanent)
, The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - ANSWER-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law?
- ANSWER-Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - ANSWER-Every 2 years (each
biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - ANSWER-24
(12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - 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? - ANSWER-11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course
at an ADA accredited school? - ANSWER-3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - ANSWER-4
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2026
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER-11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER-2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER-7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - ANSWER-5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their
board appointment. - ANSWER-True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of
Dentistry? - ANSWER-4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWER-
10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - ANSWER-Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - ANSWER-60
,T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the
patient. - 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 - ANSWER-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - ANSWER-The Board
of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is
valid for how many months? - 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 - 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. -
ANSWER-remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - ANSWER-
Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office
bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - 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? - ANSWER-re-
cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything
permanent)
, The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - ANSWER-Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law?
- ANSWER-Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - ANSWER-Every 2 years (each
biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - ANSWER-24
(12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - 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? - ANSWER-11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course
at an ADA accredited school? - ANSWER-3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - ANSWER-4
