JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? - ANSWER-6
dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC
1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC
1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to
practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene
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 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.
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
GUIDE WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
What is the composition of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners? - ANSWER-6
dentists who are licensed to practice dentistry in NC
1 dental hygienist who is licensed to practice dental hygiene in NC
1 person who shall be a citizen and resident of NC and who shall be licensed to
practice neither dentistry nor dental hygiene
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 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.
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
