How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - ANSWER5
T/F ...
Florida Dental Law Questions & Answers
How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER2
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - ANSWER7
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - ANSWER5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board
appointment. - ANSWERTrue
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry?
- ANSWER4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - ANSWER10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - ANSWERGovernor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - ANSWER60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. -
ANSWERTrue - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by
law - ANSWERTrue
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - ANSWERThe Board of
Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for
how many months? - ANSWER13 - 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 - ANSWERirremediable 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. -
ANSWERremediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? -
ANSWERIrremediable
,Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching
materials is an example of which type of task? - ANSWERremediable
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? - ANSWERre-cementing
temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - ANSWERIrremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? -
ANSWERHygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - ANSWEREvery 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - ANSWER24 (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? - ANSWER11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at
an ADA accredited school? - ANSWER3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where
disciplinary cases are heard? - ANSWER4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? -
ANSWER7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - ANSWER30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - ANSWER50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - ANSWER25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. -
ANSWERTrue
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - ANSWERChemotherapeutic agents
, What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? - ANSWERBoard Approved
Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? -
ANSWERPatient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE? - ANSWERIn the first biennium of licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: - ANSWER- first biennium of licensure
- enrolled full-time in dental academic program
- serving as full-time faculty of a dental program
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary
documentation of CE courses? - ANSWER4 years
T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audited. -
ANSWERTrue
T/F - If a dentist or hygienist takes 10 hours on HIV/AIDS course, the remaining 9 hours
could count toward their required CE's for licensure renewal. - ANSWERTrue
T/F - If 40 hours are taken during one licensing biennium, then the extra hours can
count toward renewal during the next biennium. - ANSWERFalse
Who can prescribe drugs? - ANSWERThe dentist, ONLY.
The dentist is required to have CPR training every ___ years and have resuscitative
equipment in good working order. - ANSWER2 years
Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of
dentists who give meds or anesthesia? - ANSWERFlorida Board of Dentistry
Can a hygienist PRESCRIBE fluoride or CHX to a patient of record? - ANSWERNO!
prescribing is done by the dentist, only. Hygienists can recommend.
T/F - the original Rx is given to the patient and a copy is kept in their chart. -
ANSWERTrue
A dentist may only write a prescription when it pertains to ... - ANSWERthe scope of
dentistry
How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for? - ANSWER24 months (2 years)
What MUST be included in a prescription for prescription-strength fluoride gel? -
ANSWERDentist's license number
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