FLORIDA DENTAL LAWS AND RULES LATEST EXAM 2023-2024 REAL EXAM 200+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS|ALREADY GRADED A+

Direct supervision defined:
Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, be on the premises while the procedure is performed, and approve the work performed prior to the patient’s departure from the premises.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize, Approve
(On premises)

Indirect supervision defined:
Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated, authorize the procedure to be performed, and be on the premises while the procedure is performed.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize
(On premises)

General supervision defined:
Requires that a licensed dentist examine the patient, diagnose a condition to be treated, and authorize the procedure to be performed.
Examine, Diagnose, Authorize
(Not on premises) (Must see pt. within a maximum of 13 months).

Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is valid for a maximum of __(time frame); after which, no further treatment under general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida licensed dentist.
“13 months”

T/F? Any tasks delegable to dental assistants will be delegable to dental hygienists under the same supervision level, unless otherwise stated in the rules.
True

Remediable Tasks, also referred to as Expanded Functions defined:
Are intra-oral tasks which do not create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or contiguous structures, are reversible and do not expose a patient to increased risks. DA & DH can both be delegated.

T/F? The use of a laser or laser device of any type is NOT a remediable task/expanded function.
True

Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance. (This is this called what?)
Emergency Remediable Task

Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device. (This is called what?)
Emergency Remediable Task

Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in post-operative osteitis when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a dressing from an alveolar socket in diagnosed cases of post-operative osteitis. (This is called what?)
Emergency Remediable Task

Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a periodontal pack during the prescribed period of treatment. (This is called what?)
Emergency Remediable Task

Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary cement when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary crown or bridge. (This is this called what?)
Emergency Remediable Task

Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary medicinal restoration. (This is called what?)
Emergency Remediable Task

Formal training required for the performance of certain remediable tasks for both DA and DH. Expanded duty course or program which meets one of the following requirements:
Faculty Requirements as well included.
*Accredited by the ADA & approved by the Board.
*Certification as a dental radiographer (DA).
*Course or program curriculum reflects appropriate didactic and clinical training in each remediable task.
*Dentists and dental hygienists shall have a minimum of one year experience in expanded duty functions and expanded duty dental assistants shall have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience.
*The student/teacher ratio shall not exceed one instructor to ten students.
*Documentation of the training and experience of faculty members which establishes their qualifications to teach specified subject areas.
*Any course offered shall also include instruction regarding sterilization and disinfection procedures and instruction in the dental practice act and administrative code as it relates to dental auxiliaries.
*Each participant who successfully completes the course or program is issued a certificate which contains the following information: name of course or program sponsor; title of course; date course offered; number of hours of instruction; participant’s name; signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the certificate’s validity; and a list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has received formal training.
*Any clinical course in which patients are treated during instruction must be supervised by a licensed dentist.
*On-the-job training required for the performance of certain remediable tasks consists of training in those tasks by a licensed dentist who assumes full responsibility for assuring that the dental hygienist or dental assistant has completed hands-on training in order that he/she is competent to perform the tasks.

Each participant who successfully completes the course or program which is required for the performance of certain remediable tasks is issued a certificate which contains the following information:
*Their name of course or program sponsor
*Title of course.
*Date course offered.
*Number of hours of instruction.
*Participant’s name.
*Signature authorized by the sponsor which attests to the certificate’s validity.
*A list of all remediable tasks in which the participant has received formal training.

Fabricating temporary crowns or bridges intra-orally which shall not include any adjustment of occlusion to the appliance or existing dentition. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Selecting and pre-sizing orthodontic bands, including the selection of the proper size band for a tooth to be banded which does not include or involve any adapting, contouring, trimming or cementing or otherwise modifying the band material such that it would constitute fitting the band. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Selecting and pre-sizing archwires prescribed by the patient’s dentist so long as the dentist makes all final adjustments to bend, arch form determination, and symmetry prior to final placement. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Selecting prescribed extra-oral appliances by pre-selection or pre-measurement which does not include final fit adjustment. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Preparing a tooth surface by applying conditioning agents for orthodontic appliances by conditioning or placing of sealant materials which does not include placing brackets. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Packing and removing retraction cord, so long as it does not contain vasoactive chemicals and is used solely for restorative dental procedures. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Apply bleaching solution, activate light source, monitor and remove in-office bleaching materials. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (received formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

Placing or removing rubber dams. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Placing or removing matrices. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Applying cavity liners, varnishes or bases. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Making impressions for study casts which are not being made for the purpose of fabricating any intra-oral appliances, restorations or orthodontic appliances. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Making impressions to be used for creating opposing models or the fabrication of bleaching stents and surgical stents to be used for the purpose of providing palatal coverage as well as impressions used for fabrication of topical fluoride trays for home application. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Placing subgingival resorbable chlorhexidine, doxycycline hyclate, or minocycline hydrochloride. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Taking of impressions for and delivery of at-home bleaching trays. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Taking impressions for passive appliances, occlusal guards, space maintainers and protective mouth guards. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Marginating restorations with finishing burs, green stones, and/or burlew wheels with slow-speed rotary instruments which are not for the purpose of changing existing contours or occlusion. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Cementing temporary crowns and bridges with temporary cement. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Monitor the administration of the nitrous-oxide oxygen making adjustments only during this administration and turning it off at the completion of the dental procedure. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Monitor and remove in-office bleaching materials, after placement of bleach by dentist. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under INDIRECT supervision).

Polishing restorations which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour of the tooth and only with the following instruments used with appropriate polishing materials – burnishers, slow-speed hand pieces, rubber cups, and bristle brushes. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Polishing clinical crowns of the teeth which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour of the teeth and only with the following instruments used with appropriate polishing materials – slow-speed hand pieces, bristle brushes, rubber cups, porte polishers and air-abrasive polishers. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Applying of topical fluorides which are approved by the American Dental Association or the Food and Drug Administration, including the use of fluoride varnishes. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Removing excess cement from dental restorations and appliances with non-mechanical hand instruments or ultrasonic scalers only. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Placing/removing periodontal or surgical dressings. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Removing sutures. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Using appropriate implements to pre-assess and chart suspected findings of the oral cavity. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Applying sealants. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Placing or removing prescribed pre-treatment separators. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).
The Dr. has already prescribed.

Insert and/or perform minor adjustments to sports mouth guards and custom fluoride trays. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or formal training & under GENERAL supervision).

Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges in a laboratory. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Applying topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents which are NOT applied by aerosol or jet spray. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Taking or recording patients’ blood pressure rate, pulse rate, respiration rate, case history and oral temperature. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Retracting lips, cheeks and tongue. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Irrigating and evacuating debris not to include endodontic irrigation. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Placing and removing cotton rolls. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Placing or removing temporary restorations with non-mechanical hand instruments only. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Obtaining bacteriological cytological (plaque) specimens, which do not involve cutting of the tissue and which do not include taking endodontic cultures, to be examined under a microscope for educational purposes. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Tasks (DH) (pre-licensure education or on-the-job training & under GENERAL supervision).

Changing of bleach pellets in the internal bleaching process of non-vital, endodontically treated teeth after the placement of a rubber dam. A dental hygienist may NOT make initial access preparations. *Supervision?(DH)
Remediable Task (DH) (on-the-job training & under DIRECT supervision).

T/F? (Remediable Task) In changing of bleach pellets in the internal bleaching process of non-vital, endodontically treated teeth after the placement of a rubber dam, an on-the-job-trained dental hygienist may NOT make initial access preparations, under direct supervision.
True

Administration of Local Anesthesia can become a Remediable Task for a DH if the following qualifications are met:
*Appropriately certified by the Board.
*Has received a certificate from the Florida Department of Health authorizing the dental hygienist to administer local anesthesia.

*Upon the issuance of the certificate, the hygienist will be referred to as a Certified Registered Dental Hygienist.

T/F? A Certified Registered Dental Hygienist can administer local anesthesia as a Remediable & Delegable Task under DIRECT supervision.
True

Qualifications for a Certified Registered Dental Hygienist (CRDH) to administer local anesthesia under DIRECT supervision:

The patient must be eighteen years of age or older;
The patient must not be sedated; and
The CRDH may administer intraoral block and soft tissue infiltration anesthesia.

Gingival curettage.

-Remediable tasks without additional training.
*supervision? (DH)
Remediable tasks without additional training (DH). DIRECT supervision.

(a) Root planing.
(b) Removal of excess remaining bonding adhesive or cement following orthodontic appliance removal with slow-speed rotary instrument, hand instrument or ultrasonic scalers.

-Remediable tasks without additional training.
*supervision? (DH)
Remediable tasks without additional training (DH). INDIRECT supervision.

(a) Removing calculus deposits, accretions and stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth and from the tooth surfaces within the gingival sulcus (prophylaxis);
(b) Placing and exposing dental and carpal radiographic film and sensors.

-Remediable tasks without additional training.
*supervision? (DH)
Remediable tasks without additional training (DH). GENERAL supervision.

(a) Provide educational programs.
(b) Faculty or staff training programs.
(c) Authorized fluoride rinse programs.
(d) Apply fluoride varnishes.
(e) Instruct patients in oral hygiene care.
(d) Supervising patient oral hygiene care and other services which do not involve diagnosis or treatment of dental conditions.
-Remediable tasks without additional training.
*supervision? (DH)
Remediable tasks without additional training (DH).Supervision?

Display of Certificates Guidelines:
*The supervising licensee of dental assistant or dental hygienist who performs remediable tasks as a result of formal training shall display the certificate received at the conclusion of the training in a conspicuous public place where the tasks are performed.
*The supervising licensee shall also keep a copy of each such certificate on file in the dental office at which the dental assistant or dental hygienist performs remediable tasks.

T/F? Dental hygienists and dental assistants trained prior to April 30, 1980, who were at that time authorized to perform tasks set forth by Board Rule MAY CONTINUE to perform those tasks WITHOUT the formal training.
True

What is included in the definition of DIRECT supervision?
*Be on premises.
*Examine.
*Diagnose.
*Authorize.
*Approve work prior to pt. departure.

What is the minimum number of continuing education hours that a dental hygienist must complete biennially for re‐licensure?
24 CE hours biennially for re-licensure.

A dentist who administers any form of anesthesia must possess certification in what type of sedation?
Conscious sedation.

Advertised fees for dental service must state a specified period which the fee is in effect or that the service will remain at or below the advertised fee for at least how many days?
90 days.

Appropriate subject matter for continuing education for dental hygienists would include what topic?
Patient stress management CE.

What is included in the definition of INDIRECT supervision?
*Be on premises.
*Examine.
*Diagnose.
*Authorize.

What is included in the definition of General Supervision?
*Not on premises.
*Examine.
*Diagnose.
*Authorize.
*Any authorization for remediable tasks to be performed under general supervision is valid for a maximum of 13 months; after which, no further treatment under general supervision can be performed without another clinical exam by a Florida licensed dentist.

Kickbacks defined:
A remuneration or payment, by or on behalf of a provider of health care services or items, to any person as an incentive or inducement to refer patients for past or future services or items, when the payment is not tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary expense.

T/F? It is unlawful for any health care provider or any provider of health care services to offer, pay, solicit, or receive a kickback, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, for referring or soliciting patients. (Kickbacks)
True

T/F? Kickbacks: Violations of this section shall be considered patient brokering and shall be punishable because kickbacks are unlawful.
True

Records Owner defined:
Any health care practitioner who generates a medical record after making a physical or mental examination of, or administering treatment or dispensing legend drugs to, any person; any health care practitioner to whom records are transferred by a previous records owner; or any health care practitioner’s employer, including, but not limited to, group practices and staff-model health maintenance organizations, provided the employment contract or agreement between the employer and the health care practitioner designates the employer as the records owner.

Dental Hygienist (Records Owners) Explained:
Dental hygienists are not authorized to acquire or own medical/dental records, but are authorized under the confidentiality and disclosure requirements.

Written prescription for a medicinal drug (Requirements):
*Name of the prescribing practitioner.
*Name and strength of the drug prescribed.
*Quantity of the drug prescribed.
*Directions for use of the drug.
*Must be dated.
*Must be signed by the prescribing practitioner on the day when issued.

Electronically generated and transmitted prescription for a medicinal drug (Requirements):
*Name of the prescribing practitioner.
*Name and strength of the drug prescribed.
*Quantity of the drug prescribed in numerical format.
*Directions for use of the drug.
*Must be dated.
*Must be signed by the prescribing practitioner only on the day issued, which signature may be in an electronic format .

Written prescription for a controlled substance (Requirements):
*Quantity of the drug prescribed in both textual and numerical formats.
*Must be dated with the abbreviated month written out on the face of the prescription.
*Must be either written on a standardized counterfeit-proof prescription pad produced by a vendor approved by the department or electronically prescribed.

Prescribing Decision defined:
Prescribing practitioner’s decision to prescribe a certain pharmaceutical.

Point of Care defined:
Time that a prescribing practitioner or his or her agent is in the act of prescribing a certain pharmaceutical.

Renewal License Fee: Cost?
The department shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and the fee set by the board not to exceed $300. Biennial renewal of licenses.

CE hours required for DH:
Not less than 24 hours or more than 36 hours of continuing professional education in dental subjects.

Rules for Displaying Licenses:
Every practitioner of dentistry or dental hygiene within the meaning of this chapter shall post and keep conspicuously displayed her or his license in the office wherein she or he practices, in plain sight of the practitioner’s patients. Any dentist or dental hygienist who practices at more than one location shall be required to display a copy of her or his license in EACH office where she or he practices.

Dentist of Record (rules):
*The dentist of record shall remain primarily responsible for all dental treatment on such patient regardless of whether the treatment is rendered by the dentist or by another dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant rendering such treatment in conjunction with, at the direction or request of, or under the supervision of such dentist of record.
*The dentist of record shall be identified in the record of the patient.
*If treatment is rendered by a dentist other than the dentist of record or by a dental hygienist or assistant, the name or initials of such person shall be placed in the record of the patient.
*In any disciplinary proceeding, it shall be presumed as a matter of law that treatment was rendered by the dentist of record unless otherwise noted on the patient record pursuant to this section.
*The dentist of record in a multidentist practice shall not change unless the subsequent treating dentist acknowledges in writing in the record that she or he is now the dentist of record for the patient.

T/F? The dentist of record in a multi-dentist practice shall not change unless the subsequent treating dentist acknowledges in writing in the record that she or he is now the dentist of record for the patient.
True

Patient Records Maintained:
Every dentist shall maintain written dental records and medical history records which justify the course of treatment of the patient. The records shall include, but not be limited to, patient history, examination results, test results, and, if taken, X rays. All patient records kept and shall be maintained for a period of 4 years from the date of the patient’s last appointment.

A copy of the prescription shall be retained in a file in the prescribing dentist’s office for a period of _ years following the date the prescription was issued, and the original prescription shall be retained in a file by the dental laboratory for a period of _ years.
“4” years, “4” years

T/F? Only the dental hygienists may be delegated the task of removing calculus deposits, accretions, and stains from exposed surfaces of the teeth and from the gingival sulcus and the task of performing root planing and curettage. In addition, dental hygienists may expose dental X-ray films, apply topical preventive or prophylactic agents, and perform all tasks delegable by the dentist.
True

Upon a patient of record of a dentist who has issued a prescription for the services of a dental hygienist, which prescription shall be valid for 2 years unless a shorter length of time is designated by the dentist, in the following circumstances:

Licensed public and private health facilities.
Other public institutions of the state and federal government.
Public and private educational institutions.
The home of a nonambulatory patient.
Other places in accordance with the rules of the board.

T/F? A dental hygienist performing dental charting without supervision shall NOT be deemed to have created either a patient of record or a medical record.
True

T/F? A dentist may delegate irremediable tasks to a dental hygienist or dental assistant, except as provided by law.
False, may NOT delegate.

Dental Laboratory defined:
*Includes any person, firm, or corporation who performs for a fee of any kind, gratuitously, or otherwise, directly or through an agent or employee, by any means or method, or who in any way supplies or manufactures artificial substitutes for the natural teeth, or who furnishes, supplies, constructs, or reproduces or repairs any prosthetic denture, bridge, or appliance to be worn in the human mouth or who in any way holds itself out as a dental laboratory.
*Excludes any dental laboratory technician who constructs or repairs dental prosthetic appliances in the office of a licensed dentist for such dentist only and under her or his supervision and work order.

Sterilization defined:
The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed.

Disinfection defined:
The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain (e.g., Tubercle bacilli and some viruses, including A, B and C hepatitis virus, and nonA-nonB (NANB) viruses which may survive depending upon the chemicals used).

The term licensee “infected with the Hepatitis B virus” defined:
Licensee is sero-positive for the Hepatitis B surface antigen and the Hepatitis B e-antigen.

Required Sterilization Procedures: At least one of the following methods:
(a) Steam under pressure (e.g., autoclave).
(b) Dry-heat.
(c) Chemical vapor.
(d) Ethylene oxide.
Sterilization

T/F? Sterilants/Disinfectants must be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved disinfectant/sterilants or U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
True

High speed dental handpieces, slow speed dental sleeves and contra-angles and prophy angles must be sterilized _ ___ using a heat or heat with pressure or heat with chemical method. The method used must be capable of sterilization.
“After each use”

Heat-sensitive instruments may require up to _ hours of exposure in a liquid chemical agent registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a disinfectant/sterilant. (Cold Steri)
“10” hours

T/F? Before sterilization, instruments must be cleaned to remove debris. Cleaning must be accomplished by a thorough scrubbing with soap or a detergent and water or by using a mechanical device, such as an ultrasonic cleaner following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
True

Oral prosthetic appliances received from a dental laboratory must be washed with soap or a detergent and water, rinsed well, appropriately __ and rinsed well again before the prosthetic appliance is placed in the patient’s mouth.
“Disinfected”

At the completion of dental treatment, all surfaces that may have become contaminated with blood, saliva or other bodily fluids must be disinfected using a procedure recommended by the _.
Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Adequacy of steam under pressure (e.g. autoclave) or chemical vapor sterilization must have their efficacy verified by appropriate biological monitoring at least once every _ hours (2400 minutes) of use or at least once every __ days, whichever comes first.
“40” hours, “30” days

Dry heat and ethylene oxide sterilizers must have their efficacy verified with appropriate biological monitoring every _ hours of operation at sterilization parameters or every _ days, whichever comes first.
“120” hours, “30” days

Any Florida licensed dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this State who is infected with the Hepatitis B virus is required to notify the Board of such in writing no later than _ days after learning of his or her infection with the Hepatitis B virus.
“14” days

Notice to the Board (Hep B) should include:
The notice shall include a copy of the lab report showing the result of that dentist’s or dental hygienist’s Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBSAG) test results.

All licensees infected with the Hepatitis B virus must successfully complete, no later than __ months after receiving acknowledgment of their status from the Board, an educational program approved by the Board which will aid in a better understanding of the disease.
“6” months

Hep. B. Board Approval Program consists of 6 clocked hours of the following education:
6 clocked hours of the following;

History and nomenclature of Hepatitis B virus;
Clinical relationship of Hepatitis B virus to other forms of viral hepatitis;
Hepatitis B virus mode of transmission and replication;
Blood curves in the clinical course of the Hepatitis B virus;
Clinical and laboratory characteristics of Hepatitis B virus infections;
The Hepatitis B virus infected licensee and his or her lifestyle;
The Hepatitis B virus infected licensee as a practicing health care professional;
Barrier techniques;
The consequences of a break in barrier techniques;
Proper mechanisms for reporting breaks in barrier techniques;
Sterilization and disinfection procedures in the operatory;
Sterilization and disinfection procedures in the laboratory;
Insurance and legal problems of Hepatitis B virus infected licensees; and
Hepatitis B virus vaccine.

Written exam given at end to gain certification for board approval.

Monitoring of Hep B. licensees criteria:
*Infected licensees will be monitored on a random basis at least once a year by Board approved consultants for the purpose of verifying compliance with sterilization, disinfection and barrier techniques.

*The random monitoring will be performed in addition to any checks conducted by any county health department. The monitor’s report shall be forwarded to the Board’s Executive Director within 14 days of the monitor’s visit.

*Infected licensees shall notify the patient, the Board’s Executive Director and the local county health department at any time a barrier technique has been or may have been broken. The patient must be notified immediately. Telephonic notification must be accomplished within 24 hours and must be followed up by written notification no later than 72 hours after the barrier technique has been broken.

The random monitoring of the Hep. B. licensee will be performed in addition to any checks conducted by any county health department. The monitor’s report shall be forwarded to the Board’s Executive Director within __ days of the monitor’s visit.
“14” days

Hep. B infected licensees shall notify the patient, the Board’s Executive Director, and the local county health department at any time a barrier technique has been or may have been broken. The patient must be notified immediately. Telephonic notification must be accomplished within __ hours and must be followed up by notification no later than hours after the barrier technique has been broken.
“24” hours, “written” notice, “72” hours

Notification by the Hep. B. infected licensees shall include, at a minimum, the following information:

What barrier technique was broken;
Steps undertaken to notify affected patient; and
Steps undertaken to overcome the break in technique.

T/F? Extracted teeth may be rendered non-biohazardous by disinfection so that they may be returned to the patient or the patient’s legal guardian.
True

Extracted teeth used for scientific, educational or testing purposes should first be cleaned of adherent patient material by scrubbing with detergent and water or by using an ultrasonic cleaner. Teeth should then be stored, immersed in a fresh solution of _ (diluted 1:10 with tap water) or_____________. (2 answers)
Sodium hypochlorite (household bleach diluted 1:10 with tap water) or any liquid chemical germicide.

Extracted teeth and tissue fragments not required for microscopic examination shall be discarded as _ waste or as a .
“Biohazardous” waste, “Sharp”

Impressions, appliances and contaminated dental models sent to dental laboratories must be sealed in an impervious container and labeled “___” prior to shipment from a dental office.
“Treat as infectious material”

REVIEW:

*456.036 Licenses; active and inactive status; delinquency.

*456.057 Ownership and control of patient records; report or copies of records to be furnished.

*466.018 Dentist of record; patient records.
More in depth information provided in the Florida Laws & Rules Handbook.

REVIEW:

*456.036 Licenses; active and inactive status; delinquency.

*456.057 Ownership and control of patient records; report or copies of records to be furnished.

*466.018 Dentist of record; patient records.

Dental Charting by Dental Hygienists Content (Requirements):
The patient shall acknowledge the following information before receiving the dental charting procedure.
(a) The patient’s name and the names of the patient’s parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor.
(b) The patient’s address or the address of the patient’s parent or legal guardian if the patient is a minor.
(c) The date of the dental charting.
(d) The name, license number, and place of employment of the dental hygienist performing the dental charting.
(e) The location where the dental charting is being performed.
(f) A statement that the purpose of dental charting is to collect data for use by a dentist at a prompt subsequent examination.
(g) A statement that the dental charting performed is not a substitute for a comprehensive dental examination.
(h) A statement emphasizing that diagnosis of caries, soft tissue disease, oral cancer, temporo-mandibular joint disease (TMJ), and dentofacial malocclusions can only be completed by a dentist in the context of delivering a comprehensive dental examination.
(i) A statement emphasizing the inherent limitations of dental charting and encouraging the patient to receive a complete examination by a dentist in rendering a professional diagnosis of the patient’s overall health needs.
(j) Before performing periodontal probing as part of a dental charting, dental hygienists shall include a written statement on the dental charting form that the patient has received medical clearance from a physician or dentist.

Dental hygienists may perform their duties in the following locations:
(a) In the office of a licensed dentist.
(b) In public health programs and institutions of the Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Health, and Department of Juvenile Justice under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.
(c) In a health access setting.
(d) Upon a patient of record of a dentist who has issued a prescription for the services of a dental hygienist, which prescription shall be valid for 2 years unless a shorter length of time is designated by the dentist, in:

Licensed public and private health facilities;
Other public institutions of the state and federal government;
Public and private educational institutions;
The home of a nonambulatory patient; and
Other places in accordance with the rules of the board.
(The dentist issuing such prescription as shall remain responsible for the care of such patient. As used in this subsection, “patient of record” means a patient upon whom a dentist has taken a complete medical history, completed a clinical examination, recorded any pathological conditions, and prepared a treatment plan).

Emergency Remediable Tasks defined:
In an emergency in which a dentist of record is unable to be physically present to pre-examine the patient, and the patient will be seen by a dentist within 3 days, the following remediable tasks may be performed by both dental assistants and dental hygienists who hold current CPR certification from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association or an equivalent CPR training agency and who are trained, without pre-examination by a dentist.

Irremediable Tasks defined:
“Irremediable tasks” are those intraoral treatment tasks which, when performed, are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or the contiguous structures or which cause an increased risk to the patient. The administration of anesthetics other than topical anesthesia is considered to be an “irremediable task”.

Emergency Remediable Tasks List:
(1) Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance;
(2) Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device;
(3) Inserting or removing dressings from alveolar sockets in post-operative osteitis when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a dressing from an alveolar socket in diagnosed cases of post-operative osteitis;
(4) Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a periodontal pack during the prescribed period of treatment;
(5) Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary cement when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary crown or bridge; and
(6) Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary medicinal restoration.

Health Access Setting defined:
Program or an institution of the Department of Children and Families, the Department of Health, the Department of Juvenile Justice, a nonprofit community health center, a Head Start center, a federally qualified health center or look-alike as defined by federal law, a school-based prevention program, a clinic operated by an accredited college of dentistry, or an accredited dental hygiene program in this state if such community service program or institution immediately reports to the Board of Dentistry all violations of s. 466.027, s. 466.028, or other practice act or standard of care violations related to the actions or inactions of a dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant engaged in the delivery of dental care in such setting.

School-Based Prevention Program defined:
Preventive oral health services offered at a school or by a nonprofit organization that is exempt from federal income taxation of the Internal Revenue Code.

Every dentist shall maintain written dental records and medical history records which justify the course of treatment of the patient. The records shall include, but not be limited to_______, , and, if taken, . All patient records kept and shall be maintained for a period of years from the date of the patient’s last appointment.
“Patient history, examination results, test results, and, if taken, X rays”

“4” years

Notify the board within how many days of your change of address?
10 days

How many hours of CEs must a dentist complete every 2 years?
30 hours

T/F? Both dentist and dental hygienist must complete 2 hours of CEs of “Prevention of Medical Errors” every 3rd biennial license renewal.
True

Dentists and dental hygienists must complete a course in __ prior to their first license renewal.
HIV/AIDS

T/F? Both dentist and dental hygienist must complete 2 hours of CEs of “Domestic Violence” every 3rd biennial license renewal.
True

Each licensee must maintain proof of CEs completed and CPR certification for _ years after for auditing purposes.
“4” years

To reactivate a licensee, the licensee must submit the following to obtain active license status:
-Renewal fee
-Inactive/active fee
-Deliquincey fee
-Processing fee
-Application
-Proof of CEs met (12 hours for DH, 15 for dentist)

All licensees must create a free account and submit proof of CEs completed through what website?
ceBroker.com or ceATrenewal.com

The fee for a duplicate license is _.
$25 per copy

T/F? A medical clearance must be obtained from a physician or dentist before periodontal probing can take place.
True

T/F? Practicing dentistry without a license in that state is a 3rd degree felony.
True

T/F? Using the letters R.D.H. after your name before licensure is a misdemeanor offense.
True

Dental Assistants are only allowed to expose/develop radiographs after being _ by the board and must display proof in the office of their employment.
Certified

What 3 people must be present in office while administering general anesthesia or deep sedation to a patient in case of a medical emergency?
-Operating dentist
-Assistant
-Some one to monitor the patient

T/F? More than one patient can be sedated within the office at a time by the same dentist.
False
The first patient must be fully alert and have stable vital signs before sedation of the next patient.

Anesthesia holders (dentists) must complete _ hours of CEs relating to anesthesia each biennium, including _ hours of handling medical emergencies every third biennium.
“4” hours, “2” hours

The following remediable tasks may be performed by a dental assistant who has received on-the-job training and who performs the tasks under GENERAL supervision: (only 3 tasks)
(a) Instructing patients in oral hygiene care and supervising oral hygiene care.
(b) Provide educational programs, faculty or staff programs, and other educational services which do not involve diagnosis or treatment of dental conditions.
(c) Fabricating temporary crowns or bridges in a laboratory.

Electronic dental records must be backed up how often?
Weekly basis

A dentist shall comply to a patient’s written request for copies of their records and reports within how many days?
30 days

Who makes up the Board of Dentistry? and How many members of each?
Total members = 11 members
7 Dentists
2 Dental Hygienist
2 Laypersons (Consumers)

Who are the members of the Probable Cause Panel (PCP)?
-3 members of the Board of Dentistry.
-2 members must be DDS/DMD with active license.

How many hours may be earned for providing dental hygiene services to the indigent, dentally underserved population or areas of critical need in Florida?
Maximum of 7 hrs

How many hours of CE can be earned for attending a meeting wherein disciplinary cases are considered?
4 hours/biennial

What are the following mandatory CE requirements that are NOT included in the 24 hours, but must be maintained?

Domestive Violence (2hrs. every 3rd biennial reneweal ( q 6yrs)
Certification in CPR ( q 2 yrs)

What are the BOD approved subjects as stated in 64B5-12.016
( Basic Medical & Scientific)

Biology
Diet & Nutrition related to the oral cavity
Pharmacology
(Clinical and Technical)
Asepsis & Sterilization
Dental Materials
Radiology
(Patient Health &Safety)
Public Health problems
Communication diseases
Emergency Care
(Licensees’ Legal Responsibilities)
Laws/ rules governing practice

The violation of renewing a license without completing required CEs is?
Fine fee is $25/credit hr that is not completed.
(Completion of CE must be within 12 months)

What is the length of term the Probable Cause Panel are in service for?
1 year

What is the fine amount is dollars that must be received by the BOD if a practitioner is practicing without a license for a period of 2-6 months?
$250

Tort law covers what?
Negligence

T/F? Malpractice is professional negligence.
True

What issues need to be discussed when gaining patient consent?
-Nature and need for treatment.
-Benefits and risks of treatment.
-Potential prognosis.
-Alternatives to treatment.

To dismiss a patient from the practice, the following must be provided:
-Written document.
-Refer to another Dr./practice.
-Date of termination.
-Copy of letter in patient’s chart.

All requests for patient records must be in __.
Writing

Nonmaleficence defined:
To do no harm

Beneficence defined:
Promote well-being, do good

Patient chart documentation requirements:
-Date
-Treatment plan/rendered
-Observations
-Discussion with patient
-Next visit
-Phone calls made/received
-Missed appointments

T/F? Dental hygienists charting and collecting data for epidemiological surveys for public health may use the dental charting forms without identifying patient information or the name, license number, and place of employment of the dental hygienists or dentists.
True

A Council on Dental Hygiene shall be appointed by the board chair and shall include _ dental hygienist member of the board, who shall chair the council, _ dental member of the board, and __ dental hygienists who are actively engaged in the practice of dental hygiene in this state.
“1” dental hygienist member of the board, “1” dental member of the board, “3” dental hygienists

Felony of the third degree:
(a) Practicing dentistry or dental hygiene unless the person has an appropriate, active license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Using or attempting to use a license issued pursuant to this chapter which license has been suspended or revoked.
(c) Knowingly employing any person to perform duties outside the scope allowed such person under this chapter or the rules of the board.
(d) Giving false or forged evidence to the department or board for the purpose of obtaining a license.
(e) Selling or offering to sell a diploma conferring a degree from a dental college or dental hygiene school or college, or a license issued pursuant to this chapter, or procuring such diploma or license with intent that it shall be used as evidence of that which the document stands for, by a person other than the one upon whom it was conferred or to whom it was granted.

Misdemeanor of the first degree:
(a) Using the name or title “dentist,” the letters “D.D.S.” or “D.M.D.”, or any other words, letters, title, or descriptive matter which in any way represents a person as being able to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or operate for any disease, pain, deformity, deficiency, injury, or physical condition of the teeth or jaws or oral-maxillofacial region unless the person has an active dentist’s license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Using the name “dental hygienist” or the initials “R.D.H.” or otherwise holding herself or himself out as an actively licensed dental hygienist or implying to any patient or consumer that she or he is an actively licensed dental hygienist unless that person has an active dental hygienist’s license issued by the department pursuant to this chapter.
(c) Presenting as her or his own the license of another.
(d) Knowingly concealing information relative to violations of this chapter.
(e) Performing any services as a dental assistant as defined herein, except in the office of a licensed dentist, unless authorized by this chapter or by rule of the board.

Sexual misconduct in the practice of dentistry defined:
Violation of the dentist-patient relationship through which the dentist uses said relationship to induce or attempt to induce the patient to engage, or to engage or attempt to engage the patient, in sexual activity outside the scope of the practice or the scope of generally accepted examination or treatment of the patient. Sexual misconduct in the practice of dentistry is prohibited.

Medical Reports defined:
A compilation of medical treatment of the dentist herself or himself which includes symptoms, diagnosis, treatment prescribed, relevant history, and progress.

When the ownership or address of any dental laboratory operating in this state is changed, the owner thereof shall notify the department within __ days of such change of ownership or address.
“30” days

Monitor the administration of the nitrous-oxide oxygen making adjustments only during this administration and turning it off at the completion of the dental procedure.

*Supervision? (DA)
Remediable Task (DA) (formal training & under DIRECT supervision).

(a) Applying topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents which are not applied by aerosol or jet spray and;
(b) Changing of bleach pellets in the internal bleaching process of non-vital, endodontically treated teeth after the placement of a rubber dam. A dental assistant may not make initial access preparation.
*Supervision? (DA)
Remediable Task (DA) (on-the-job training and DIRECT supervision)

_ is the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures.
Dentistry

__ is the rendering of educational, preventive and therapeutic dental services and any related extra oral procedure required in the performance of services.
Dental Hygiene

Board of Dentistry members include:
11 members total:
7 dentists actively practicing
2 hygienists actively practicing
2 lay persons non dental related

How many years experience must dentists/hygienists have on BOD
At least 5 years clinical preceding the appointment on BOD.
Must remain in clinical practice while on BOD

How many term years do dental hygiene board members serve?
4

What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
10

Who appoints the BOD members?
Governor of Florida

One board member of the board must be at least __ years old.
60 years old

Authorization for irremediable tasks under General Supervision is valid for __ months.
13 months

Who designates remediable and delegable tasks?
BOD

Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures?
Irremediable

Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient?
Remediable tasks

Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?
Irremediable

A Dental Hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in-office bleaching materials is performing a __ task.
Remediable

The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency. Which remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?
Recementing temporary crown with temporary cement.

The use of laser or a laser type device is considered to be what type of task?
Irremediable

Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?
both DH and DA

CE requirements for DDS and DH
CPR every biennium (2 years)
2 Hour Medical Error CE
2 Hour Domestic Violence CE every 3rd biennium
HIV CE at 1st renewal

Extra CE credits
Up to 11 CE Hrs for being expert witness
Up to 3 CE Hrs for each semester teaching
Up to 4 CE Hrs for attending BOD discipline meeting

Pro Bono CE Credit
1 CE for every 1 Hr of Pro Bono Work. Max 7Hrs Biennium

In a percentage, what is the highest amount that can be completed from probono work?
25%

Can a hygienist be excused from CE requirements due to hardship?
Yes!

How many CE hours are required for RDH?
24 biennially

How many CE hours are required for DDS?
30 biennially

How many minutes are equivalent to 1 hour of CE?
50 minutes

Which is not an appropriate topic for CE?
Chemotherapeutic agents

Which is an appropriate educational activity or topic for CE?
Board approved individual study

Which of the following is an example of a CE a DH would take?
Patient stress management

When are licensees excused from CE?
In the 1st biennium of licensure

How long should you keep receipts, vouchers or certificates as necessary document completion of CE courses?
4 years

A DDS or DH takes a 10 hr. course on HIV/AIDS. The remaining 9 hrs. could count toward their 24/ 30 hrs. required for license renewal ?
True

If 40 hrs of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count towards the renewal requirement for the next biennium?
False

What needs to be included on an Rx?
Patient name and address
DDS name, address, and license#
Name, business address, license# of DH
Statement of specific services authorized
Statement of frequency
ORIGINAL Rx is given to Patient. Copy goes in their chart

Which of the following is legal of a DDS writing Rx?
Writing within the scope of dentistry

How long is a Dental Hygiene Rx good for?
2 yrs. (24 months)

What must be included on a Rx for a prescription strength fluoride gel?
DDS license number

Analgesia
Absence of pain without loss of consciousness

Anesthesia
the loss of feeling or sensation, especially loss of the sensation of pain.

Local Anesthesia
the loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body, generally produced by a topically applied agent or injected agent without causing the loss of consciousness

General Anesthesia
a controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by a pharmacological agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the ability to independently maintain an airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command. This modality includes administration of meds via parenteral routes (oral, rectal or transmucosal)

Deep Sedation
a controlled state of depressed consciousness accompanied by partial loss of protective reflexes, including either or both the inability to continually maintain airway or respond to stimulation.

In order to administer Anesthesia in any form, the DDS or DH must possess an active CPR certification
True

Anesthesia permit
$35 application fee
Certified copy of transcripts from school
Diploma
Copy of CPR card

If the DDS uses anesthesia in the office, the staff must be trained in anticonvulsants?
True

DH can turn on Nitrous Oxide and monitor?
False. DH can not turn on

Nitrous Oxide:
DA works under supervision.
DH works under _ supervision.
Direct; Indirect

Conscious and General Sedation requirements:
60 didactic hours
2 people must be present in order for DDS to perform conscious sedation
3 people must be present in order for DDS to perform general sedation

Who grants sedation permits?
BOD

Any DDS practicing in FL must notify the BOD in writing by registered mail, postmarked within __ hrs of any mortality or other incident occurring in the outpatient facilities
48 hours

A complete written report shall be filed with the BOD within __ days of the mortality or other incident.
30 days

A DH under the __ supervision of a DDS may administered local anesthesia, including block anesthesia, infiltration anesthesia. If the patient is 15 years of age?
None! The patient must be 18 years old in order for the DH to administer local anesthesia.

Nitrous Oxide produces an
altered state of consciousness

With conscious sedation:
a) the patient must be slightly awake
b) the patient must be under 100lbs
c) must not effect physical ability
c) must not effect physical ability

What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide?
25%

Any CRDH administering local anesthesia must notify the BOD in writing by registered mail within _ of any adverse occurrence that was related to or the result of the administering of local anesthesia. A complete written report shall be filed with the BOD within __ of the mortality or other adverse occurrence.
24 hours; 30 days

What equipment should be present in ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?
all of the above
O2 tank
EKG machine
Defibrillator
Thermometer
BP cuff

A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office?
True

Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office?
False

A patient who has received xrays, exam from DDS and Tx plan is considered _
Patient of record

The Minimum a Patient Record must contain?
Medical Hx
Written Dental Records: patient history, exam results, test results which justify tx plan.

Transfer of records when DDS dies?
Within 90 day all records must be transferred to new DDS and must be accessible to patients for 4 yrs. Records must be kept in same County.

How long do Dental Labs keep records?
4 yrs following

Prepare a tooth with condition agents for placement of sealants or orthodontic appliances (DA)
Direct

Charting existing oral conditions (DA)
Direct

Packing and removing retraction cord w/o vasoconstrictors (DA)
Direct

Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitted loose bands (DA)
Direct

Place or remove temp restorations w/ non mechanical hand instruments (DA)
Direct

Polish amalgams, not changing contour only w/ slow speed handpiece (DA)
Direct

Polish clinical crowns (DA)
Direct

Remove excess cement from dental restorations & appliances w/ non-mechanical hand instruments only (DA)
Direct

Select & pre-size archwires as long as dentist makes final adjustment (DA)
Direct

Select & pre-size ortho bands, but not fit bands (DA)
Direct

Select prescribed extra oral appliances, does not include final adjustment (DA)
Direct

Cementing temp crown & bridges w/ temp cement (DA)
Direct

Fabricating temp crowns & bridges intraorally (w/o adj occl) (DA)
Direct

Inserting & removing alveolar dressings (DA)
Direct

Monitoring Nitrous Oxide (DA)
Direct

Making Impressions for study models to fabricate ortho retainers (DA)
Direct

Taking impressions for and delivery of at-home bleaching trays (DA)
Direct

Taking impression for passive appliance, occlusal guards, space maintainers and protective mouth guards (DA)
Direct

Changing Bleach pellets (DA)
Direct, who received on-the-job training

Applying topical anesthetics & anti-inflammatory agents which are not applied by aerosol or jet spray (DA)
Direct, who received on-the-job training

Removing excess cement from ortho appliances with hand instruments (DA)
Indirect, who received on-the-job training

Taking/recording pts vital signs (DA)
Indirect, who received on-the-job training

Irrigation and evacuation of debris (But not endo) (DA)
Indirect, who received on-the-job training

Placing/removing cotton rolls (DA)
Indirect, who received on-the-job training

Retracting lips, cheeks, tongue (DA)
Indirect, who received on-the-job training

Making impressions for study casts which are NOT being made for the purpose of fabricating any intro-oral appliances, restorations or ortho appliances (DA)
Indirect

Making impressions to be used for creating opposing models or the fabrication of bleaching stents, at home topical fluoride trays, and surgical stents for palatal coverage (DA)
Indirect

Applying cavity liners, varnishes or bases (DA)
Indirect

Applying topical fluorides, including fluoride varnishes (DA)
Indirect

Applying sealants (DA)
Indirect

Placing/removing matrices (DA)
Indirect

Placing/removing rubber dams (DA)
Indirect

Placing/removing perio dressings (DA)
Indirect

Removing surgical dressings (DA)
Indirect

Placing/removing prescribed pre-treatment separators (DA)
Indirect

Positioning & exposing x-rays (DA)
Indirect

Removing sutures (DA)
Indirect

Fabricating tem crowns & bridges int he lab (DA)
General, who received on-the-job training

Providing educational programs, fluroide programs & other programs w/o diagnosis (DA)
General, who received on-the-job training

OHI (DA)
General, who received on-the-job training

Providing educational programs, fluoride programs and other programs w/o diagnosis (DH)
No supervision

Retracting lips, cheeks, tongue (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure or on-the-job

Taking/recording vital signs (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure or on-the-job

Prophylaxis (DH)
General

Positioning/exposing x-rays (DH)
General

Preassess and charting of rest and suspected findings (DH)
General

Placing/removing perio/surg dressings (DH)
General

Removing excess cement from restorations w/ hand instruments and scalers (DH)
General

Removing sutures (DH)
General

Insert and/or perform minor adjustments to sports guards andcustom fluoride trays (DH)
General (diff from doc)

Applying topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents which are NOT applied by aerosol or jet spray (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure ed or on-the-job

Obtaining bacteriological specimens, not cutting tissue (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure ed or on-the-job

Placing/removing cotton rolls (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure ed or on-the-job

Placing/removing temp restoration with non mechanical instruments only (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure ed or on-the-job

Irrigation of debris (but no endo) (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure ed or on-the-job

Fabricating temp and crown and bridge in the lab (DH)
General, who received training in pre-licensure ed or on-the-job

Applying fluoride varnishes (DH)
No supervision

OHI (DH)
No supervision

Applying topical fluoride (DH)
General

Polishing restorations,which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour of the tooth and only with: burnishers, slow-speed hand pieces, rubber cups, and bristle brushes (DH)
General

Polishing clinical crowns of the teeth which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour of the teeth and only using: slow-speed hand pieces, bristle brushes, rubber cups, porte polishers and air-abrasive polishers (DH)
General

Applied sealants (DH)
General (diff from doc)

Placing/removing prescribed pre-treatment separators (DH)
General (different from doc)

Making impressions for bleaching trays, fluoride trays, surgical stents to provide palatal coverage (DH)
Indirect

Taking impressions for and delivery of at home bleaching trays (DH)
Indirect

Taking impressions for passive appliances (mouth guards, space maintainers) (DH)
Indirect

Monitor/remove in-office bleaching materials after bleach placement by dentist (DH)
Indirect (diff from doc)

Cementing temp crown and bridge with temp cement (DH)
Indirect (diff from doc)

Marginating restorations w/ finishing burs, green stones and/or burlew wheels w. slow-speed rotary instruments, which are not for the purpose of changing existing contours or occlusion (DH)
Indirect (diff from doc)

Monitoring Nitrous Oxide, turn off nitrous (DH)
Indirect (diff from doc)

Applying cavity liners, varnishes & bases (DH)
Indirect

Placing subgingival chlorhexidine & doxycycline or minocycline (DH)
Indirect

Placing/removing rubber dams (DH)
Indirect

Placing/removing matrices (DH)
Indirect

Root planing (DH)
Indirect

Removal of excess remaining bonding adhesive or cement following ortho appliance removal w/slow speed rotary intrument, hand instruments or ultrasonic (DH)
Indirect

Securing/unsecuring arch wires by attaching or removing the fastening device (DH)
Indirect

Taking impressions for study casts which are not being made for the purpose of fabricating any intro-oral appliances, restorations or ortho appliances (DH)
Indirect

Fabricating temp crowns or bridges intra orally, not to include adjustment of occlusion (DH)
Direct

Removing and re-cementing properly fitting loose bands (DH)
Direct

Changing bleach pellets in the internal bleaching process of non-vital, endo treated teeth after the placement of a rubber dam (DH)
Direct, who received on-the-job training

Fabricating temp crowns or bridges intra-orally (w/o adju occlusion) (DH)
Direct

Gingival curettage (DH)
Direct

Inserting or removing post op osteitis dressings (DH)
Direct

Packing/removing retraction cord (No vasoconstictor) (DH)
Direct

Selecting & pre-sizing ortho bands, including the selection of the proper size band for a tooth to be banded which does not include or involve any adapting, contouring, trimming or cementing, or otherwise modifying the band material such that it would constitute fitting the band
Direct

Selecting prescribed extra oral appl (DH)
Direct

Selecting and pre-sizing arch-wires prescribed by the pts dentist (DH)
Direct

Preparing tooth surface by applying conditioning agents for ortho appliances (sealant materials which do not include placing brackets) (DH)
Direct

Apply bleaching solution, activate light source, monitor and remove in-office bleaching materials (DH)
Direct

The administration of local anesthesia becomes a remediable and delegable task if a FL licensed DH has?
Has been appropriately certified by the Board and has received a certificate from the Florida Department of Health authorizing the DH to administer LA

DH and DA trained prior to _ who were at the time authorized to perform tasks set forth by Board Rule may continue to perform those tasks without the formal training required by Rule Ch 64B5-16?
April 30, 1980

Removing and re-cementing properly contoured and fitting loose bands that are not permanently attached to any appliance
Emergency Remediable Task

Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device
Emergency Remediable Task

Placing or removing periodontal dressings when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a periodontal pack during the prescribed period of treatment
Emergency Remediable Task

Cementing temporary crowns or bridges using temporary cement when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary crown or bridge
Emergency Remediable Task

Placing temporary medicinal restorative material when the patient is uncomfortable due to the loss of a temporary medicinal restoration
Emergency Remediable Task

A DA who has received on-the-job training may perform two tasks under DIRECT supervision?

Apply topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatory agents which are not applied by aerosal or jet spray
2 Changing bleach pellets in the internal bleaching process of non vital, endo treated tooth after placement of a rubber damn

A DA who has on-the-job training may perform 5 tasks under INDIRECT supervision?

Retraction of lips, cheek and tongue
Irrigation & evacuation of debris not to include endo
Placement and removal of cotton rolls
Taking & recording pts vital signs
Removing excess cement from ortho appl. w/ non-mechanical instr. only

A DA who has on-the-job training may perform 3 tasks under GENERAL supervision?

Instructing pt in OH care & supervising OH care
Provide ed programs, faculty or staff programs and other ed services which do not involve diagnosis or treatment
Fabricating temp crowns or bridges in LAB

Dentistry
the healing art which is concerned with the exam, diagnosis, treatment planning, and care of conditions within the human oral cavity and adjacent tissues and structures

Dental Hygiene
the rendering of educational, preventative, and therapeutic dental services and any related extra-oral procedure required in the performance of services

Governor of Florida
Who appoints the board of dentistry members?

Irremediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unaltered changes within the oral cavity

Remediable tasks
Intraoral treatment tasks which are reversible and do not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity or structures and do not cause an increased risk to the patient

Irremediable
Applying topical with jet spray is what type of task?

Remediable
A dental hygienist who applies bleaching solution, activates light source, monitors and removes in office bleaching materials is performing a __ task

Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement
The practicing dentist is out of the country and a patient comes into the office with an emergency.

What is a remediable task is the hygienist/assistant able to perform?

Irremediable
The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task?

Dental hygienists & assistants
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?

50 min
How many minutes are equivalent to one hour of continuing education?

Chemotherapeutic agents
What is not an appropriate topic for continuing education?

Board approved individual study
What is an appropriate educational activity or topic for continuing education?

Pt stress management
What is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take?

1st biennium of licensure
When are licensees excused from CE?

Practicing hygienist or dentist
Who of the following are required to take CE credits?

Writing within the scope of dentistry
Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?

False
If 40 hours of CE are taken in 1 biennium, the remaining hours taken can count toward renewal requirement for the next biennium. True/False

True
A dentist or hygienist takes a 10 hr HIV/AIDs course. The remaining 9 hours could count for their remaining 24 or 30 hours required for licensure renewal. True/False

Dental license #
What must be included in a prescription for a prescription strength fluoride gel?

True
If the dentist uses anesthesia in his office, his/her staff has to be properly trained in anticonvulsants. T/F

Board of Dentistry
Who grants sedation permits?

NO
A dental hygienist under the __ supervision of a dentist may administer local anesthesia, including intraoral block anesthesia, soft tissue infiltration anesthesia, or both, to a non-sedated patient who is 15 or older, if they meet criteria outlined in the laws manual

Altered state of consciousness
Nitrous oxide produces:

Pt’s physical ability
With conscious sedation, it must not effect what?

25%
What is the minimum oxygen level required when administering nitrous oxide anesthesia?

All of these: oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff
What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?

False
Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in the dental office – T/F

Pt of Record
A patient who has received radiographs, an exam from dentist and treatment plan is considered:

Dentist
Who owns the patient records or chart?

To another licensed Fl dentist
In the event that the dentist dies, where do all the patient of record files go?

Disinfecting may leave open the possibility of infection
The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:

Radiation or wiping down with alcohol
What is not a sterilization process

Using regular exam gloves
When handling soiled instruments – what’s not appropriate?

CDC
Who would be the enforcement of making guidelines and rules for contaminants pertaining to blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids?

Eye Wear
Which personal protective equipment is not required?

Washing prosthodontic appliances with soap and water before giving to patient
What is not consistent with the CDC recommendations?

Hold or deny license
A person holding a dental hygiene license in the state of Fl has been ruled by a court of law that they are delinquent on their child support. The Board of dentistry has the right to?

Referring dentist
A patient is referred to a specialist, and at that location, the patient also received treatment from the hygienist. Who is ultimately responsible?

This can happen only if the patient’s interest is in the best interest
A dentist refers a patient to another dentist due to financial interest

Dentist
If a dental hygienist injures a patient, who is primarily responsible?

Direct supervision
A dentist diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedure to be performed, remains on the premises while the procedures are performed, and approves the work performed

indirect supervision
A dentist examines the patient, diagnoses, authorizes the procedure and remains on premises while the procedures are performed

General supervision
A dentist authorizes the procedures but need not be present with the procedure is being performed

Board of Dentistry
Who defines the levels of supervision?

General Supervision
If the dentist is out of the country and calls his office to instruct his staff to do a procedure on a patient, what supervision is this?

Indirect
What is the supervision level for making bleaching trays for dental hygienist?

General
A dental hygienist may polish clinical crowns with what level of supervision?

Direct
A dental assistant may polish clinical crowns with

General
A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with

Direct
A dental assistant may apply topical anesthetic with

General
If a hygienist is in a non-health access setting and a patient is in need of sealants, the hygienist must perform sealants under which supervision?

Indirect
A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with

Indirect
A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with

General
A dental hygienist performing home care on a patient who is now in an assisted living center is working under which supervision level

After radiographs
When does the dentist see the patient

Another dentist
If a doctor of record is out of town and a patient comes to the office with acute conditions, who can diagnose the patient?

Analgesia
Absence of pain without loss of consciousness

Anesthesia
The loss of feeling or sensation, especially the loss of sensation of pain

Local anesthesia
The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body, generally produced by a topically applied agent or injected agent without causing the loss of consciousness

General Anesthesia
Controlled state of unconsciousness, produced by pharmacologic agent, accompanied by a partial or complete loss of protective reflexes, including the inability to independently maintain airway and respond purposefully to physical stimulation or verbal command. This modality includes administration of medications via parenteral routes; that is oral, rectal or transmucosal

DA – direct, hygienist – indirect
What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide? Dental assistant; dental hygienist

Sterilization
The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed

Disinfection
The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses

Misdemeanor
Is using the name RDH or Dental Hygienist if not licensed – misdemeanor or felony?

Misdemeanor; 1st
The penalty for using another’s license is a _ in the _ degree

Felony, 3rd degree
The penalty for using a suspended/expired license is a _ in the _ degree

Felony, 3rd degree
The penalty for unlicensed dentistry/practicing outside of the scope of practice is a _ in the __degree

Misdemeanor, 2nd Degree
The penalty for the lab not keeping original Rx is a _ in the degree

Misdemeanor; 2nd
The penalty for operating as a lab is a _ in the _ degree

Phone or visit to office monthly
A monitor for hep B can/does all the following except

treat as infectious materials
Impressions for appliances or models sent to labs must be labeled as:

A handwriting sample
In accepting a license to practice, you must consent to:

In investigations you have to provide these:

All of these: placing pre-treatment separators; selecting bands, arch wires, or expansion appliances; removing excess cement with non-mechanical hand instruments
Which of the following are remediable tasks?

Placing sealants & removing sutures
What is under general supervision for RDH?

Root planing if pt hasn’t been pre-examined
In an emergency, what is a violation of the law?

maintain own airway
In conscious sedation, the patient must be able to:

Monitoring and turning the unit off
Which of the following is allowed when an auxiliary is utilizing N2O2?

It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to the patient
What is the definition of a remediable task?

CPR certification with defib
For licensure renewal an RDH needs 24 hours of CE plus:

A statement of specific services and authorized frequency
A prescription for the services of an RDH must contain

Grounds for disciplinary action
Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety during an illness or use of drugs/narcotics is a

Given to the patient
The original Rx for DH services is

A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist
All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except

See a DDS within 3 days
After having an emergency task performed on him/her, a patient must

Submit a sworn affidavit listing the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and hours of completed education
In applying for renewal, the RDH shall

Completed a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions, prepared a treatment plan, and completed medical history
A patient of record is a patient that the DDS has

Dental office redecorating
An unacceptable CE is

Felony
Practicing without a valid Fl license would constitute a

Indirect
Root planning for a dental hygienist is performed under which supervision

Governor
Who appoints BoD?

Person who gave the tx
If anyone other than the dentist of record treats a patient, who must initial the chart?

making adjustments & turning it off
The scope of dental hygienist involvement in N2O2 administration is limited to

for the practice of dentistry
Pharmacists in Fl can fill prescriptions of legally licensed dentists for any drug

dentist of record responsible for all tx
In a multi-dentist practice, the patient of record must have

direct
curettage is performed under which supervision

Display a copy of the license in each office in a conspicuous place with the original in the main office of employment
A dental hygienist or dentist who works in more than one office must

No supervision
To provide educational programs in elementary institutions, an RDH needs

The BoD cannot limit in an HRS institution
The BoD can limit the number of hygienists in an HRD program to

A rebuttable presumption of guilts to underlying criminal charges
A plea of no lo contender creates

Ensure that every dentist and hygienist in the state meets the minimum requirements for safe practice
The legislative purpose of chapter 466 is to

Jane Doe, DMD, general dentist, practice limited to orthodontics
The correct wording for a non-specialist, limiting his/her practice to orthodontics is

Null & void
After 4 years, an inactive license becomes

Advertising dentist may claim he/she gives superior treatment
Which of the following is not allowed

Flame burs
When polishing an amalgam restoration, the hygienist may not use

At the time when the dentist of record cannot pre-examine the patient
When a patient is in discomfort due to the loss of a periodontal dressing, when can the hygienist replace the dressing?

Full discipline over a licensee but no disciplinary power over an applicant
The board has

Direct supervision/formal training
Dental assistants can cement temp crown and bridges with temp cement under

No
Can the BoD put a dentist or hygienist in jail?

None
How many times in a biennium can one become inactive, reactive, and inactive again?

Oxygen only
What can be mixed with N2O2 for inhalation analgesia?

Dept of Dentistry
Any violations of the rules and laws are reported to the

No
If John Doe comes to the office for his first visit and the dentist is out of town, can the hygienist prophy?

However many the BoD limits them to – if they choose to do so
A dentist can employ how many full time hygienists?

CPR certificate
Before a dental hygienist can monitor N2O2, they must have

Misdemeanor 2nd Degree
A firm or corporation acting as a ‘dental lab’ in any way other than defined in ch 466 has

Not at all
Obtaining bacteriological specimens involving the cutting of tissue and not involving taking endo cultures to be examined under a microscope for educational purposes can be done by an RDH when

Window Period
The time between infection and appearance of HIV antibodies is known as

Non biohazard
Extracted teeth can be rendered _ by disinfection in order to be returned to the patient

Impervious container
Impressions shipped to a lab are sealed in what

Fees from any capitation party or payment plan
During a period of suspension, a licensee cannot accept what

Gloves & mask
PPE is mandatory by chapter 64B5?

Placing class I restoration
Which of the following cannot be delegated to a hygienist by a dentist in Fl

Completed dental work
A patient of record is designated by all the following except

Fine, restriction, revocation of license
In the practice of dentistry, the BoD may impose

RDH license #
What must be on the script for the services of an RDH

Felony
Using false or forged evidence to obtain a license constitutes

initial app for licensure denied
If an applicant practices dental hygiene before obtaining a license, what action is taken

The licensee
If you have been issued a license by the BoD through an error, who is responsible?

All of these –> in the office of a Fl licensed dentist, in a public health program, in the home of a non-ambulatory patient of record, and in a government institution
Where is a hygienist allowed to work?

Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing fastening devices
Which of the following constitutes an emergency remediable task?

Infected with the hep-B virus surface antigen and hep-B e-antigen
Being sero-positive for HBSAG means that

The time when the reliability of any negative results can be diminished
The window period is

Exposed to a chemical agent
All heat sensitive instruments must be

A qualified anesthetist giving anesthesia under supervision of a Fl licensed dentist
All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except

Dept of Health
If someone violates chapter 466 and 64B5, who should it be reported to?

In the home of an ambulatory patient
In which of the following settings may a hygienist NOT perform her duties

Contour ortho bands
Which of the following can a hygienist NOT perform

When they are teaching full time in a school of dental hygiene
When is a hygienist exempt from CE courses

Assistant & hygienist
Who can remove sutures

Marginating restorations without changing the contour
What duty can a dentist delegate to a hygienist

Acceptable
A dentist asks the hygienist to perform gingival curettage – this is considered

The number of assistants and hygienists
Who can the BoD limit in a private practice

General
A patient of record is transferred to a nursing home – the family wishes the RDH to continue tx. What level of supervision must be employed

Suspend license until rehab – followed by other penalties upon rehabilitation
A patient reports a dentist to the board for suspected alcohol abuse. After review, the board requests specific test to be given to verify the charges. What else can the board do to the doctor

No supervision necessary
Under which supervision is an RDH allowed to authorize fluoride rinse program

Basic CPR, infant, obstructed airway, plus either ACLS or ATLS
If a dentist performs general anesthesia, they must hold current certifications in

Conscious sedation
Which form of anesthesia causes a depressed level of consciousness

No fine or reprimand
If someone is adjudged mentally incompetent in this or any other state, what is the disciplinary action

Laser device
Expansion duties for an RDH include all except

Physician
Who would NOT see an emergency patient if the dentists is on vacation

Outline of course
What would a hygienist not have to include for certification for a course for a conference

Can be suspended until they follow the order from the board
If patient reports drug or alcohol abuse to the board and the dentist refuses to be tested

Provide authorized fluoride rinse programs
What can an RDH do without supervision

Indirect
Making impressions for creating opposing models or fabrication of bleach stents and surgical stents to be used for providing palatal coverage falls under which supervision for an RDH

No supervision necessary
OHI can be given by an RDH under what supervision

Remove calculus, accretions, or stain above (or below) the gumline
A dental assistant is not allowed to

All of these –> ADA or ADHA, hospitals approved by US dept of edu, or dental school accredited by the ADA commission on dental accreditation
CE’s can be taken through

All of these –> dept of health, dept of juvenile justice, dept of child and family services
There no limit on the number of auxiliaries:

Applying sealants
A hygienist can ask an assistant to help perform which of the following

False
In order to prescribe chlorhexidine or fl rinse, a dentist must hold a dispensing permit – T/F

Deep sedation
Which of the following is a controlled state of depressed consciousness

For the first renewal
HIV/AIDs course must be taken when?

Publisher’s name
When presenting a CE, one does not have to keep documentation of

Review the number of reminder calls made that day
A hepatitis monitor is not required to

Radiographs
A patient of record must have all the following except

Place sutures
An auxiliary may perform all the following in an emergency without pre-exam from dentist except

Fees
Peer review contains all except:

No
Does CPR count towards CE requirements?

Suspension / Revocation of License
If you don’t keep the work order / rx forms for 4 years, what happens?

Professional journals NOT the public
Dental labs can advertise to what?

Yes
Can a lab tech make a mouthguard?

Full Time
To have a teaching permit & do faculty practice you must work how long?

Teach – yes
Faculty Practice – NO
If you fail licensing exam 3x, you can still do what, but not what?

456
Fl Statutues
LAW that governs dept of health

466
Dental Practice Act – Fl Statutes
Law that governs practice of dentistry in Fl

64B5
Fl Admin Code
RULES enforced by the BoD

No SRP or Gingival Curettage
What are hygienists not allowed to do under general supervision for non-ambulatory pts?

Dept of Health
Who gives the actual license?

No
Can you do research for CE?

Unlicensed
Is a lab tech licensed or unlicensed?

Must appear before the board
first time offenders get 30 days pay fees
vs 2nd time offenders have to:

Reviews
Issues
Agency of Health Care Admin __ citations

Bureau of Investigative Services _
citations

Dental Malpractice
3 or more claims within 5 year resulting in payment over 25K b/c of judgement / settlement b/c of negligent conduct of part of dentist

Administrative Commission
The governor and cabinet make up what?

Tallahassee
BoD headquarters in?

Advise only
The councils that advise the BoD job is to what only?

Council in Dental Hygiene

Council on Dental Assisting

Committee on Continuing Professional Education

Senate
Who confirms the members of the BoD?

CE Broker
Program used to register CE credits (no board requirement to use it)

Random, no need to send proof unless audited
Protocol for CE tracking?

Dispensing Practitioners
Refers to dentists who in their offices fill the prescriptions they write

Prohibited
Practice in a private sector is _ when on military status

Delinquent
Fail to renew license or elect inactive status before license expires shall be what status name?

Void
Fail to renew before expiration of licensure cycle ins which the licensee became delinquent shall _ the license

The legislative purpose for enacting chapter 466 is to ensure that

a. Every dentist or hygienist meets minimum requirements for safe practice

b. Dental services not be delegated to unauthorized individuals

c. Dentists and dental hygienists maintain above minimum competency

d. Any dentist or hygienist who present a danger to the public shall be prohibited from practicing in this state

a. Every dentist or hygienist meets minimum requirements for safe practice

Which is incorrect regarding members of the Board of Dentistry

a. 7 members must be licensed dentists

b. At least one member of the board must be 60 years of age or older.

c. May be connected with a dental college, so long as the college does not represent the person’s principal source of income.

d. Serve 4-year terms, but may serve no more than a total of 12 years

e. Must have been involved in the practice of dentistry for at least 5 years

d. Serve 4-year terms, but may serve no more than a total of 12 years

A dentist can advertise himself as an prolotherapist if

a. He has 200 CE hours in placing &/or restoring implants

b. He cannot advertise this

c. He is a prosthodontist

d. He is a periodontist with 100 CE hours in placing implant

b. He cannot advertise this

A dentist may use the services of any unlicensed person for the purpose of constructing, altering, repairing or duplicating any denture, partial denture, bridge splint, or orthodontic or prosthetic appliance

T/F

Presenting someone else’s license as your own:

a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board

b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health

c. Is a felony

d. Is a misdemeanor

Me pretending to be someone else = misdeMEanor

Certification from a provider of a CE course completion should include:

a. The participant’s name and license number

b. The provider’s name and number

c. The course title, instructor, location, date offered and hours of CE credit awarded

d. The signature of the provider, official representative or instructor.

e. All of the above

Dental Assistants may apply cavity liners under:

a. On-the-job training and direct supervision

b. On-the-job training and indirect supervision

c. Formal training and indirect supervision

d. Formal training and general supervision

c. Formal training and indirect supervision

How many people are on the Board of Dentistry?

a. 2

b. 7

c. 11

d. 13

c. 11

Official records of peer review committees do not include:

a. Correspondence between the dentist and the committee

b. Diagnostic data

c. Appointment book records

d. Correspondence between the complainant and the committee

c. Appointment book records

Gingival curettage by a Hygienist may be performed under what type of supervision?

a. Direct

b. Indirect

c. General

d. All of the above

a. Direct

Without any additional training (No OTJ or formal training – they learn this in school)

Continuing education per biennium for a dentist:

a. 30 hrs + CPR

b. 30 hrs + HIV/AIDS

c. 24 hrs + CPR

d. 24 hrs + medical errors

a. 30 hrs + CPR

remember that CPR is NOT a hourly CE requirement

Which is true about the Board?

a. 12 members

b. The Governor appoints; the House confirms

c. At least 1 dentist must be 50+ yrs old

d. Full time dental faculty are not eligible

The Board of Dentistry can issue a warrant for your arrest.

T/F

With regard to nitrous-oxide oxygen administration, an assistant with formal training & under indirect supervision may:

a. Monitor the administration

b. Make adjustments

c. Turn it off at the completion of the dental procedure

d. None of the above

Must be under DIRECT supervision – DH & DA can monitor the administration, make adjustments, and turn it off. But the dentist must turn it on and established the maintenance level

To reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit:

a. A renewal fee

b. An active or an inactive fee

c. a delinquency fee

d. A processing fee.

e. All of the above

Using a license that has been suspended:

a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board

b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health

c. Is a felony

d. Is a misdemeanor

c. Is a felony

Pharmacists can fill the following prescriptions from licensed dentists:

a. Valium for sleep

b. Valium for anxiety

c. Valium for apprehension before a dental appointment

d. None of the above

c. Valium for apprehension before a dental appointment

The following drugs must be easily accessible during general anesthesia except:

a. Antiarrhythmic medication

b. Nitroglycerine

c. An antirelaxant

d. Antiemetic

c. An antirelaxant

Preliminary charting of a patient may be done by an assistant with formal training and direct supervision, but a hygienist may do it without supervision.

T/F

Which is not a dental practice permit:

a. Non-Profit Corporation permit

b. Diagnosing Practitioner permit

c. Teaching permit

d. Intern permit

b. Diagnosing Practitioner permit

For general anesthesia and deep sedation the following need not be readily available:

a. Oral and nasal airways

b. Cardioscope

c. Tracheotomy equipment

d. Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope

c. Tracheotomy equipment

Specialty services advertised by a general dentist, but limits his practice to endo, may advertise as follows:

a. John Pain, DDS, Practice limited to Endodontics

b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics

c. Dr.John Pain, Dentist, Practice Specializing in Endodontics

d. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, PracticeSpecializing in Endodontics

b. John Pain, DDS, General Dentist, Practice limited to Endodontics

To renew a license, a dentist and hygienist must take:

a. A 2 hr domestic violence course every biennium

b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium

c. A 3 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium

d. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 2nd biennium

b. A 2 hr domestic violence course every 3rd biennium

Disinfection:

a. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed

b. Does not allow the potential for viable pathogens to remain

c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses

d. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and viruses while they are in their active growth phase.

c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses

Violations of Chapter 466 or Chapter 64B-5 are to be reported to:

a. The Board

b. The Department

c. County Health Department

d. The Committee on Disciplinary Action

b. The Department

In a multiowner practice who is responsible for the treatment provided?

a. The owner, who may or may not be a dentist

b. The owner, who must be a dentist

c. The dentist who provided the treatment

d. The owner and the dentist who provided the treatment

c. The dentist who provided the treatment

The “window” period is:

a. The time between HIV positive and AIDS

b. May produce false positive results

c. The time between infection and the appearance of HIV antibodies

d. The best time to test for HIV

c. The time between infection and the appearance of HIV antibodies

28.Equipment used for sterilization must have their efficacy tested periodically:

a. Autoclaves-once every 40 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first.

b. Autoclaves-once every 30 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first.

c. Chemical vapor-once every 120 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first

d. Chemical vapor-once every 30 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first

a. Autoclaves-once every 40 hours of use or at least once every 30 days, whichever comes first.

29.If a dentist calls in sick, a hygienist can perform the following on a patient of record:

a. No non-emergency work can be performed

b. Curettage

c. Scaling & root planning

d. Removal of calculus & stain

30.Which of the following will not provide sterilization:

a. Dry Heat

b. Steam under pressure

c. Chemical vapor

d. Radiation

If a dentist relocates his practice, which of the following is true:

a. If relocating within the same local area he should post a notice of relocation at his practice for one month prior to relocation.

b. If relocating out of the local area he should publish in the newspaper, advising patients of his relocation.

c. A & B

d. He must post a notice & advertise in the paper, within 30 days, a notice of relocation

c. A & B

Presenting a lecture in a course at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting school, gives you

a. 1 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute

b. 2 hours of CE credit for each 50-minute

c. 1 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute;maximum of 15 hours per biennium

d. 2 hours of CE credit for each 50-minute;maximum of 15 hours per biennium

you get double for lecturing – think of it has having to put in extra work!

A dentist can hold himself out as a specialist only when:

a. Has completed a specialty education program approved by the ADA or the Commission on Dental Accreditation

b. Has passed an examination by a national specialty board recognized by the ADA.

c. The rule is unclear

d. Has continuously held himself out as a specialist since 1968, in a specialty recognized by the ADA.

c. The rule is unclear

I disagree with this answer but whatever lol

Board approved individual study includes:

a. The initial presentation of material, at a course, conference, meeting etc.

b. Publication of an article or book

c. Presenting a lecture in a course at a dental, dental hygiene or dental assisting school

d. All of the above

Which is true regarding an anesthesia permit holder and biennium continuing education requirements:

a. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia, in addition to the 30 hours required.

b. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia, that may be included in the 30 hours required.

c. Must complete two hours relating to anesthesia, in addition to the 30 hours required.

d. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia plus two hours in medical emergencies in addition to the 30 hours required

b. Must complete four hours relating to anesthesia, that may be included in the 30 hours required.

Monitoring the office of a dentist Infected with the Hepatitis B Virus does not include:

a. Review of the dentist’s appointment book

b. Checking the number of boxes of gloves and masks on hand

c. If heat sterilization is used,is it monitored monthly.

d. Checking for proper handpiece disinfection

A dentist dispensing chlorhexidine rinse solutions is exempt from being a “Dispensing Practitioner” A dentist prescribing chlorhexidine rinse solutions is exempt from being a “Dispensing Practitioner”

a. Only statement #1 is true

b. Only statement #2 is true

c. Both statements are true

d. Neither statement is true

c. Both statements are true

Participating as an expert witness in the review of disciplinary cases, a dentist can get credit for:

a. Maximum 11 continuing education credits per biennium

b. Maximum 12 continuing education credits per biennium

c. Unlimited continuing education credits per biennium

d. No continuing education credits

a. Maximum 11 continuing education credits per biennium

The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except:

a. Amiodarone

b. Vasopressor

c. Antipertensive

d. Anticonvulsant

c. Antipertensive

Applying sealants is allowed under:

a. Assistants– Formal training and general supervision

b. Assistants– Formal training and indirect supervision

c. Hygienists– On the job training and direct supervision

d. Hygienists- Formal training and indirect supervision

b. Assistants- Formal training and indirect supervision

When advertising, a dentist can:

a. Use telemarketing to build a practice

b. State that he specializes in bleaching

c. Place an Ad in a newspaper

d. Mention his success with dentures in a telephone book Ad

c. Place an Ad in a newspaper

In addition to fees,to reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit:

a. Proof of 30 hrs of continuing education

b. Proof of continuing education, 15 hrs. per inactive year

c. An affidavit to establish the ability to practice with care and skill.

d. B & C

b. Proof of continuing education, 15 hrs. per inactive year

CE for 1st license renewal requires:

a. A course in domestic violence

b. A course in HIV/AIDS

c. Courses in domestic violence and HIV/AIDS

d. Neither course

b. A course in HIV/AIDS

The Board of Dentistry can only limit the number of dental assistants, not the number of hygienists.

T/F

How long can a dentist advertise the name of a dentist from whom he bought the practice?

a. He can’t

b. 1 year

c. 2 years

d. 3 years

c. 2 years

As part of the minimum standard of care, _ is required to have an automatic external defibrillator

a. Every dental office

b. An oral surgeon’s office only

c. An office using general anesthesia, conscious sedation, or pediatric conscious sedation only

d. None of the above

a. Every dental office

Placing subgingival resorbable chlorhexidine, doxycycline hyclate, or minocycline hydrochloride, can be delegated:

a. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, to an assistant under direct supervision

b. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision

c. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, cannot be delegated to an assistant

d. Cannot be delegated to any auxiliary

c. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, cannot be delegated to an assistant

you don’t want an assistant putting things underneath the gums!

A dentist cannot prescribe:

a. Narcotics

b. Antihistamine

c. Growth hormone

d. Tranquilizers

c. Growth hormone

The minimum penalty for being unable to practice dentistry, because of use of alcohol is:

a. License suspension until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation and a fine up to $5000

b. License suspension until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation.

c. License revocation until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation.

d. License suspension until licensee is cleared to resume practice, after a mental and physical examination by physicians designated by the department, followed by conditional probation.

a. License suspension until licensee demonstrates ability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, followed by conditional probation and a fine up to $5000

How is the limit of hygienists in the Department of Children and Family Services determined?

a. By the Board

b. By the Department

c. By the number of dentists practicing there

d. There is no limit

Suture and perio dressings can be removed by an assistant under:

a. General supervision for both

b. Indirect supervision for both

c. Direct for suture, indirect for perio dressing

d. Indirect for suture, general supervision for perio dressing

b. Indirect supervision for both

taking something out isn’t as big of a deal as putting something in. plus remember that it’s indirect and the dentist doesn’t need to check it after

A hygienist can work under a prescription:

a. With a prescription that is less than 3 years old

b. In the home of an ambulatory patient

c. In a private educational institution

d. In an unlicensed public health fair

c. In a private educational institution

Gingival curettage by a Hygienist may be performed under what type of supervision?

a. Direct

b. Indirect

c. General

d. None needed

a. Direct

Hygiensts or assistants can perform the following Emergency remedial tasks:

a. Removing loose ortho bands

b. Recementing loose ortho bands

c. Removing and recementing loose ortho bands

d. Removing and recementing loose bands only when not permanently attached to any appliance

Conscious sedation produces:

a. A controlled state of unconsciousness

b. A controlled state of depressed consciousness

c. An altered level of consciousness

d. A depressed level of consciousness

Under direct supervision, an assistant may apply a topical anesthetic:

a. An aerosol is allowed, a jet spray is not

b. A jet spray is allowed, an aerosol is not

c. Aerosols and jet spays are not allowed

d. Aerosols and jet sprays are allowed

c. Aerosols and jet spays are not allowed

How many conscious sedation patients can a dentist induce at a time?

a. One

b. Two, but must have an assistant in each operatory

c. No limit. It depends on available assistants

d. Two, but one assistant must have an ACLS certificate

a. One

The following records are required when conscious sedation is administered:

a. The patient’s current written medical and anesthesia history;

b. Physical and risk assessment (e.g., ASA classification);

c. Names of participating personnel

d. Base line vital signs

e. All of the above

Teaching permits may be issued to someone who has a degree in dentistry and:

a. Is at least a part-time dental school instructor

b. Does not have to be eligible to take the Florida board exam

c. Has not failed the Florida board exam 3 times

d. Practices either in a teaching facility or a state not for profit clinic

c. Has not failed the Florida board exam 3 times

Minor violations include:

a. Practicing for a period of less than 6 months without an active license.

b. Failure to notify the Board, within 15 days, of changes of address

c. Presigning laboratory work order forms

d. Advertising violations

e. Failure to release patient records

c. Presigning laboratory work order forms

Regarding the composition of the Probable Cause panel, which is not true:

a. Composed of four members, two of which must be dentists

b. One or two members may be former dentist or consumer Board members

c. At least one member must be a current Board member

d. At least one member must be a current or former consumer member of the Board if one is available

a. Composed of four members, two of which must be dentists

composed of 3 members!

A dental assistant or dental hygienist who performs remediable tasks as a result of formal training shall:

a. Display the certificate received where the tasks are performed.

b. Keep a copy of such certificate on file in the dental office.

c. A & B

d. Neither

c. A & B

Documentation of required continuing education:

a. Is sent in with the license renewal application

b. Should be maintained for 3 years

c. Must be reported on CE Broker

d. Sent in only if audited & with a written request

c. Must be reported on CE Broker

I 100% disagree with this answer. in my opinion, it should be D!

When taking the ADEX Examination in Florida, Which course is required for initial licensure:

a. HIV/AIDS

b. Medical errors

c. Domestic violence

d. None are required

Certification for a Continuing Education course should contain all the following except:

a. The participant’s name and license number

b. The participant’s signature

c. The provider’s name and number

d. Course title, instructor, location, date, and number of hours

b. The participant’s signature

If a dentist is convicted of a crime in another state, he:

a. May be subject to disciplinary action in Florida

b. Will have his Florida license suspended

c. Is not subject to any action in Florida

d. Must have his licensed changed to “Inactive.”

a. May be subject to disciplinary action in Florida

A dentist infected with Hep B has to notify ____immediately when a barrier is broken.

a. The patient

b. The Board’s Executive Director

c. The Director of the Department

d. All of above

a. The patient

Delegating or contracting for professional responsibilities to a person who is not qualified to perform them is subject to:

a. Probation with $4000 fine

b. License suspension for a minimum of six months

c. License revocation

d. 6-12 month probation

b. License suspension for a minimum of six months

The Dentist examines, diagnoses, authorizes the work, approves at completion & remains on premises:

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision

d. None of the above

a. Direct supervision

When a laboratory has a change of ownership or address, it must:

a. Notify the Board within 30 days

b. Notify the Board within 10 days

c. Notify the Department within 30 days

d. Notify the Department within 10 days

c. Notify the Department within 30 days

Which doe not require a permit:

a. General anesthesia

b. Conscious sedation

c. Pediatric conscious sedation

d. Deep sedation

e. Nitrous-Oxide Oxygen

f. All require permits

e. Nitrous-Oxide Oxygen

If a Florida dentist is infected with the Hepatitis B virus he/she is required to notify_____ after learning of his or her infection.

a. The patients treated within the last 30 days

b. The Board, in writing, no later than 14 days

c. The Department, in writing, no later than 10 days

d. Patients, the Board & the Department

b. The Board, in writing, no later than 14 days

If a dentist works as an independent contactor, in another dentist’s practice, who owns the patient’s records?

a. The independent contractor

b. It depends on whose patients he is working on

c. The owner of the practice

d. Both dentists

b. It depends on whose patients he is working on

Continuing education credit will be given for courses on the following subjects except:

a. Medical,scientific and clinical

b. Patient health and safety

c. Dentist’s legal responsibilities

d. Formal case presentations

e. All of the above are approved for credit

CPR certification by the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross, is for:

a. 1 year

b. 2 years

c. 3 years

d. 4 years

b. 2 years

Continuing Education requirements:

a. Dentist 30 credits hygienist 24 credits per annum

b. Unlimited practice management hours may be included in 30 hours

c. No credit received for a 20 minute course

d. Documentation is required only for license renewal

c. No credit received for a 20 minute course

Regarding advisory councils to the Board of Dentistry:

a. The Board Chair, with the concurrence of the Secretary, can create and abolish advisory councils

b. Advisory councils are authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets, newsletters

c. The Board shall provide administrative support to the councils

d. Advisory councils can make rules, to be implemented by the board

b. Advisory councils are authorized to publish and distribute pamphlets, newsletters

With general supervision the dentist need not:

a. Authorize treatment

b. Be on the premises

c. Diagnose the pt.

d. Have the pt to be a Patient of Record

b. Be on the premises

Both general anesthesia and conscious sedation operatories require the same medicinal drugs except for:

a. Dantrolene

b. Amiodorone

c. Atropine

d. Adenosine

a. Dantrolene

A prescription for a hygienist to treat a patient in a nursing home is valid for:

a. One year

b. Two years

c. A maximum of two years

d. Until the dentists next examination of the patient.

c. A maximum of two years

The makeup of the board is

a. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 dental assistant, 1 lay person

b. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 3 lay persons

c. 5 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 lay person

d. 7 dentists, 2 hygienists, 2 lay persons

Continuing education per biennium for a dentist includes:

a. 30 hours + 2 hours medical errors + CPR

b. 28 hours + 2 hours medical errors + CPR

c. 30 hours, includes 2 hours domestic violence + CPR

d. 30 hours + 2 hours HIV/AIDS + CPR

b. 28 hours + 2 hours medical errors + CPR

An irremediable task is:

a. Reversible with unalterable changes

b. Irreversible with unalterable changes

c. Only allowed to be delegated to a hygienist

d. Irreversible with alterable changes

b. Irreversible with unalterable changes

If a dentist is prescribing, a controlled substances for pain for a legitimate medical purpose, the dental procedure or justification for such prescribing must be clearly documented in the patient’s record.

T/F

A dental hygienist who works in more than one office must:

a. Display her license, in the office she is working in, at the time she is there

b. Display the original license in the main office where she practices, and display copies in the other offices of employment.

c. Display duplicate licenses in each office of employment

d. Keeps the original license and displays a copy of the license in each office of employment.

b. Display the original license in the main office where she practices, and display copies in the other offices of employment

A Hygienist needs __ to conduct an educational program in a school

a. A prescription from a dentist

b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision

d. No supervision

If there is no obvious dentist of record, who owns the patients chart.

a. The owner of the practice

b. The patient

c. Whoever did the original dental examination

d. None of the above.

a. The owner of the practice

A dentist who is the team dentist for a pro football team, can advertise himself as a Sports Dentist.

T/F

Dental Assistants can cement temporary crowns with temporary cement under:

a. Formal Training and direct supervision

b. Formal Training and indirect supervision

c. Formal Training and general supervision

d. On-the-job training and direct supervision

a. Formal Training and direct supervision

Practicing without a valid license for 2-6 months:

a. Is considered a violation for which there is a substantial threat to the public safety

b. A misdemeanor

c. Is grounds for disciplinary action and subject to a citation

d. Is not a violation under certain unmitigating circumstances

c. Is grounds for disciplinary action and subject to a citation

Which does not pertain to hygienists:

a. On-the-job training and indirect supervision

b. Formal training and indirect supervision

c. Formal training and general supervision

d. On-the-job training and direct supervision

a. On-the-job training and indirect supervision

For pediatric conscious sedation the following need not be readily available:

a. A positive pressure oxygen delivery system and backup system

b. A cardioscope

c. A pulse oximeter

d. A scale

b. A cardioscope

Which does not pertain to assistants:

a. On-the-job training and indirect supervision

b. Formal training and indirect supervision

c. Formal training and general supervision

d. On-the-job training and direct supervision

c. Formal training and general supervision

A hygienist may not polish amalgams with:

a. A slow speed rubber cup

b. A slow speed bristle brush

c. An abrasive agent

d. A finishing bur that slightly alters contour

The Board can limit a dental practice to:

a. 2 Hygienists per dentist

b. 3 Hygienists per dentist

c. There is no number stated in the law

d. The board cannot limit number of Hygienists

c. There is no number stated in the law

Which is grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action:

a. Failure to provide adequate radiation safeguards

b. Presigning blank prescription or laboratory work order forms.

c. Prescribing growth hormones

d. All of the above

A dentist can advertise that he/she is :

a. Free from AIDS

b. HIV negative

c. Had a negative HIV test

d. Currently free of HIV

c. Had a negative HIV test

A hygienist may obtain bacteriological cytological specimens involving the cutting of tissue under:

a. Formal training and direct supervision

b. Formal training and indirect supervision

c. By virtue of the hygiene license

d. It is illegal to do so

If a permit holder for general anesthesia, deep sedation or conscious sedation fails an inspection, he has _____to correct any deficiencies.

a. 10 Days

b. 20 Days

c. 30 Days

d. 60 Days

b. 20 Days

Sargenti material:

a. Can be used in temporary restorations

b. Contains paraformaldehyde

c. Is illegal to use, because of the health hazard to the dentist

d. Is legal to use, only with gutta percha

b. Contains paraformaldehyde

26.During an investigation, a dentist is required to submit a handwriting sample:

a. If the Board requests it

b. Only if the Department and the Board request it

c. After the Board signs a waver

d. After the Department signs a Waver

a. If the Board requests it

27.A dentist’s malpractice insurance:

a. Is a prerequisite for licensure or license renewal

b. Should cover the actions of a hygienist supervised by the dentist

c. Is unnecessary if he can demonstrate to the Board no malpractice exposure in the State of Florida.

d. All of the above

A hygienist is allowed to participate in a fluoride rinse program:

a. Without supervision

b. Under indirect supervision

c. Under general supervision

d. Under direct supervision

a. Without supervision

29.How long must a dentist maintain the records of a patient?

a. 4 years from the last appointment

b. 3 years from the last treatment

c. 5 years from the last contact with the patient

d. 3 years from the last contact with the patient

a. 4 years from the last appointment

For pediatric conscious sedation which is not used to define “pediatric”

a. Weight

b. Age

c. Physical Impairment

d. Mental Impairment

a. Weight

31.Formal Training for expanded duties requires.

a. A course sponsored by the Board

b. A course at a Department recognized school

c. Dental Assisting National Boards, Inc. credentials

d. An ADA recognized course

c. Dental Assisting National Boards, Inc. credentials

For a dental resident permit:

a. A dental resident must be in a program with a licensed dentist on staff

b. A dental resident must work under general supervision

c. A dental resident must work under indirect supervision

d. A dental resident must work under direct supervision

a. A dental resident must be in a program with a licensed dentist on staff

The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except:

a. Epinephrine

b. Gluconase

c. Atropine

d. Lidocaine

b. Gluconase

A new licensee is required to take __ hours of continuing education before his first biennium

a. 0

b. 10

c. 24

d. 30

a. 0

An advertisement must identify the dentist. This is done by including:

a. Name

b. License number

c. Address

d. Phone number

e. All of the above

Deceptive or misleading advertising is:

a. Grounds for disciplinary action by the board

b. A minor violation

c. A misdemeanor

d. A felony

a. Grounds for disciplinary action by the board

The differences in delegating removing excess cement between an assistant and a hygienist: The assistant needs formal training and direct supervision, while a hygienist needs formal training and general supervision. In addition the assistant can only use hand instruments, while a hygienist can use hand instruments and ultrasonics

T/F

A dentist infected with Hep B does not have to notify _ when a barrier is broken.

a. The patient

b. The Board’s Executive Director

c. The Director of the Department

d. The local county health department

c. The Director of the Department

Regarding defibrillators in offices requiring Anesthesia/Sedation permits, which is true:

a. Defibrillators are required in the operatory with general anesthesia, conscious sedation & pediatric conscious sedation

b. Defibrillators are not required in the operatory, but as available emergency equipment with general anesthesia, conscious sedation and pediatric conscious sedation

c. Defibrillators are required in the operatory with general anesthesia, conscious sedation but as available equipment in deep sedation

d. Defibrillators are required in the operatory with general anesthesia, but as available emergency equipment for conscious sedation & pediatric conscious sedation

b. Defibrillators are not required in the operatory, but as available emergency equipment with general anesthesia, conscious sedation and pediatric conscious sedation

A prescription for dental services by a hygienist should contain:

a. The patient’s name and address

b. The dentist’s name, business address and license number

c. The name, business address and professional license number of the dental hygienist

d. A statement of the specific services authorized and the frequency of the services authorized

e. All of the above

Providing educational programs, can be delegated:

a. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision

b. To a hygienist without supervision, to an assistant under general supervision

c. To both, without supervision

d. To both under general supervision

b. To a hygienist without supervision, to an assistant under general supervision

The board may limit the number of dental hygienists or dental assistants. This depends on:

a. If they perform expanded duties requiring direct or indirect supervision

b. If they had formal or informal training

c. A & B

d. The limiting, has nothing to do with expanded functions

a. If they perform expanded duties requiring direct or indirect supervision

Hygienists or assistants can perform the listed emergency remedial tasks when:

a. The dentist is unable to be present

b. The patient is in discomfort

c. The patient will be seen by the dentist within 3 days

d. The patient is a patient of record

e. Only when all of the above occur

The _ defines the rules, the ____sets the fees & the issues the citations.

a. Board, Department, Department

b. Board, Board, Department

c. Department, Board, Department

d. Board, Board, Board

b. Board, Board, Department

If convicted of delegating responsibilities to someone who is not qualified or licensed to perform them, the minimum punishment is:

a. $5,000 fine

b. License suspension for 6 months

c. License revocation

d. A & B

b. License suspension for 6 months

A hygienist can perform the following emergency remedial tasks:

a. Replacing a lost temporary restoration

b. Replacing a lost periodontal dressing

c. Placing a dressings in an alveolar socket

d. All of the above

A dentist infected with the Hepatitis B virus is monitored _ for _.

a. Randomly, at least every 6 months, for three years, and at least triannually afterwards

b. Randomly, at least once a year, for three years, and at least every five years afterwards

c. Randomly, at least once a year, for three years, and at least triannually afterwards

d. Randomly, at least once a year, for five years, and at least triannually afterwards

c. Randomly, at least once a year, for three years, and at least triannually afterwards

A __ is required in the operatory for general anesthesia, but not required for conscious sedation.

a. Cardioscope

b. Pulse oximeter

c. Defibrillator

d. A positive pressure oxygen delivery system

a. Cardioscope

Offices using general anesthesia must have written protocols and staff training for:

a. Laryngospasm

b. Bronchospasm

c. Toxicity reaction

d. All of the above

If a referral service is used, the dentist is responsible for ALL content of the advertising placed by the service

T/F

How much continuing education credit do you get for giving a 50 minute presentation?

a. 50 minutes

b. 1 hour

c. 2 hours

d. none

c. 2 hours

Chapter 466:

a. Protects the dentist

b. Protects the auxiliaries

c. Protects the public

d. Protects all of above

c. Protects the public

The office team approach may be used with

a. General anesthesia

b. Deep sedation

c. Conscious sedation

d. Pediatric conscious sedation

e. Nitrous-Oxide Oxygen

f. All of above

If a dentist changes his address:

a. Must notify the department within 10 days

b. Must notify the department, in writing, within 10 days

c. Must notify the board within 10 days

d. Must notify the board, in writing, within 10 days

Which is not an aggravating or mitigating factor

a. The danger to the public

b. Prior discipline that has been imposed on the licensee

c. The length of time the licensee has practiced

d. The effect of the penalty upon the licensee

e. All are aggravating or mitigating factors

______is charged with the responsibility of protecting the public from dentists or dental hygienists who present a danger to the public

a. The Board of Dentistry

b. Local county health department

c. Department of Health

d. The FDA

a. The Board of Dentistry

In case of a dentist’s death

a. Records are maintained and available to patients for 4 years

b. Within 90 days of a dentist’s death, the dentist’s estate,all patient records are placed in the care of another Florida licensed dentist.

c. Within 90 days of a dentist’s death, the estate places an ad to notify patients where to obtain copies of their records

d. The other Florida dentist, places a similar ad

e. All of the above

Which is not true regarding the probable cause panel?

a. 2 present members constitute a quorum

b. A term is for 1 year

c. Successive terms are not allowed

d. The probable cause panel is appointed by the Chairman of the Board

c. Successive terms are not allowed

A handwriting sample is being submitted when:

a. A license is renewed

b. A license is applied for initially

c. A & B

d. A dentist submits to an audit

c. A & B

An active license that is not renewed becomes Null & Void after:

a. A biennium

b. 3 years

c. 4 years

d. 5 years

c. 4 years

Fee arrangements between dentists in the same health care practice which are based upon productivity or shared net profits are not split-fee arrangements

T/F

A dentist can advertise:

a. Being AIDS free

b. Being HIV negative

c. The HIV test results

d. None of the above

c. The HIV test results

When sending work to a lab, the dentist must keep the original work order.

T/F

A dentist with a retired license who wishes to reactivate it:

a. May reactivate his license any time

b. Has to appear before the Credentials Committee, if it his license has been retired more than 4 years

c. Pay only a fee for an active license for the current biennial period

d. Show proof of continuing education requirements for the current and previous biennial periods

a. May reactivate his license any time

An assistant’s Certificate for Dental Radiographers should be:

a. Displayed conspicuously, in the dental office

b. A copy kept on file with the dentist

c. Filed with the Board and renewed every biennium

d. A & B

For dental license renewal, a biennium is:

a. Every other year from the date of initial license

b. On January 1, every other year, after issuance of initial license

c. March 1st through February 28th of every even-numbered year.

d. None of the above

c. March 1st through February 28th of every even-numbered year.

Who owns the patient’s records?

a. The patient

b. The owner of the dental practice

c. The dentist of record

d. If a referral service is used, the owner of the service

b. The owner of the dental practice

For any violation found that is for fraud the Board will impose:

a. A fine of $10,000.00 per count

b. A revocation of license

c. A suspension of license plus a $5,000 fine

d. A subpoena, to be arrested for felony 3rd degree

a. A fine of $10,000.00 per count

Knowingly employing a person to perform duties outside their allowable scope:

a. Is a felony

b. Is a misdemeanor

c. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board

d. Is grounds for a citation from the Board

a. Is a felony

A dentist is required to wear, while treating a patient, all but:

a. Mask

b. Gloves

c. Eye protection

d. Required to wear all of the above

c. Eye protection

The law that governs dentistry for the Department of Health

a. Rule 64B5 Florida statutes

b. Chapter 466 Florida Statutes

c. Chapter 456 Florida Statutes

d. Florida Dental Administrative code

b. Chapter 466 Florida Statutes

Athletic mouthguards may be made by:

a. A Florida licensed dentist

b. A Florida licensed lab

c. An unlicensed out of state lab

d. Anybody

Split-fee arrangements relating to the referral of patients by a client to another health care practice are prohibited. Fee arrangements between dentists in the same health care practice which are based upon productivity or shared net profits are not split-fee arrangements

a. Both statements are true

b. Both statements are false

c. Only the 1st statement is true

d. Only the 2nd statement is true

a. Both statements are true

Retraction of a patient’s lips, cheeks & tongue can be delegated:

a. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision

b. To a hygienist with no supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision

c. To a hygienist with no supervision, to an assistant under general supervision

d. To a hygienist and assistant under general supervision

a. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision

The Dentist examines, diagnoses, authorizes the work, need not approve at completion & remains on premises:

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision

d. None of the above

b. Indirect supervision

Assistants can take impressions with reversible hydrocolloid under:

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision

d. None of the above

Persons not exempt from operation of chapter 466

a. Graduate dentist in the United States military

b. A qualified anesthetist giving an anesthetic for a dental operation under direct supervision of a licensed dentist

c. Dental students in Florida schools, practicing outside the school curriculum

d. An instructor at a Florida school, practicing dentistry, at the school

c. Dental students in Florida schools, practicing outside the school curriculum

In a multidental practice:

a. If a dentist leaves, he takes the patients records & must keep them for 4 years

b. The owner dentist shall provide reasonable access to duplicate records at cost.

c. The owner dentist need not maintain either the original or a duplicate of all patient records, as long as the dentist of record is still in the practice

d. The owner dentist can give the records to the patient, as per a verbal request

b. The owner dentist shall provide reasonable access to duplicate records at cost.

Regarding Dentist/DH continuing education requirements for each biennium, which is NOT true:

a. Two (2) hour course on domestic violence as part of every third licensure renewal

b. CPR course at the basic life support level

c. Course in HIV/AIDS

d. New licensee is exempt of any continuing education requirements for 1st biennium

c. Course in HIV/AIDS

A course in the prevention of medical errors may include:

a. A study of root cause analysis

b. Error reduction and prevention

c. Patient safety.

d. All of the above

Marginating a restoration can be done:

a. By a hygienist with formal training & indirect supervision

b. By an assistant with formal training & direct supervision

c. By an assistant with formal training & indirect supervision

d. None of the above

a. By a hygienist with formal training & indirect supervision

A laboratory technician may verify the patient’s shade-selection outside the dentist’s direct supervision for fixed partial prosthesis.

T/F

A course provider should maintain course records for:

a. 4 years

b. 4 years following each licensure biennium during which the course was given.

c. 2 years following each licensure biennium during which the course was given

d. 6 years

b. 4 years following each licensure biennium during which the course was given.

A dentist must provide malpractice insurance for himself and any hygienist under his supervision

T/F

Who must be notified if a dentist infected with HEP B has a barrier breakage during a dental procedure?

a. The patient – immediately

b. Call Executive Director of the Board and local county health department within 24 hours.

c. Write Executive Director of the Board and local county health department within 72 hours.

d. All of the above

Extracted teeth can be given back to a patient:

a. When the teeth are sterilized

b. When the teeth are disinfected and rendered non-biohazardous

c. Cannot be given back to the patient, must be treated as biohazardous waste

d. Must be sealed in an impervious container and labeled “ infectious material”

b. When the teeth are disinfected and rendered non-biohazardous

The Board must consist of __ dental assistants.

a. 0

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

a. 0

With indirect supervision the dentist need not:

a. Be on the premises

b. Diagnose the pt.

c. Authorize treatment

d. Approve the work at completion

Continuing ed. requirements for every 3rd biennium includes:

a. CPR, medical errors & patient safety

b. HIV/AIDS, medical errors & CPR

c. Medical errors, domestic violence & CPR

d. CPR, domestic violence & ethics

c. Medical errors, domestic violence & CPR

With regard to nitrous-oxide oxygen administration, a hygienist with indirect supervision, may:

a. Make adjustments during administration & turn it off

b. Start the administration

c. Only turn it off

d. Only make adjustments during administration

a. Make adjustments during administration & turn it off

Knowingly employing a person to perform duties outside their allowable scope:

a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board

b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health

c. Is a felony, 3rd degree

d. Is a misdemeanor, 1st degree

c. Is a felony, 3rd degree

A dentist gets CE credits participating in a pro bono dental program:

a. 1 CE credit for 2 clinical hours; maximum 7 credits per biennium

b. 1 CE credit for 3 clinical hours; maximum 7 credits per biennium

c. 1 CE credit for 2 clinical hours; maximum 6 credits per biennium

d. 1 CE credit for 3 clinical hours; maximum 6 credits per biennium

b. 1 CE credit for 3 clinical hours; maximum 7 credits per biennium

THIS IS OLD INFORMATION, CURRENTLY 1 FOR 1, MAXIMUM OF 6 CREDITS

Who is the dentist of record in a multidentist practice

a. The owner

b. The dentist who did the initial exam

c. The dentist currently in charge of the patient’s treatment

d. None of the above

c. The dentist currently in charge of the patient’s treatment

If an advertisement does not state how long a fee is in effect:

a. The fee is good for at least 30 days from the final advertisement

b. The fee is good for at least 90 days from the final advertisement

c. The fee is good for a the duration of the advertisement

d. It is illegal not to state a specific period, during which the fee is in effect

b. The fee is good for at least 90 days from the final advertisement

New licensees are exempt from continuing education requirements for the 1 biennium, but a course

in HIV/AIDS is required prior to the first license renewal.

T/F

A plea of nolo contendre:

a. Creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the criminal charges

b. Is a plea of guilty, but with a justified excuse

c. Allows the board to decrease the usual fine

d. Is a plea of innocence, because of unusual circumstances

a. Creates a rebuttable presumption of guilt to the criminal charges

Which of the following will lease likely prevent prescription abuse:

a. Not signing prescription blanks in advance

b. Adding patient’s ss# on prescription

c. Writing out the actual amount prescribed

d. Using a number of amount prescribed to discourage alterations

b. Adding patient’s ss# on prescription

In a multi-dentist office, the patient must have:

a. A new treatment plan when referred to another dentist in the same office

b. Multiple dentists of record, when seen by several dentists

c. A dentist of record responsible for all treatment

d. Duplicate records, one for every treating dentist

c. A dentist of record responsible for all treatment

In order to perform an educational program in a school, at a minimum:

a. A hygienist needs general supervision, an assistant needs indirect supervision

b. An assistant needs On-the-Job training & general supervision; a hygienist needs no supervision

c. An assistant needs On-the-Job training & informal supervision; a hygienist needs no supervision

d. Both require no supervision

b. An assistant needs On-the-Job training & general supervision; a hygienist needs no supervision

25.A dentist may not advertise:

a. Minimum fees

b. That he provides superior treatment

c. The names of his auxiliaries

d. All of the above

b. That he provides superior treatment

The Board of Dentistry can:

a. Discipline a licensee, and an applicant

b. Discipline a licensee, but not an applicant

c. Discipline an applicant, but not a licensee

d. Can discipline neither, the Department of Health must do so.

b. Discipline a licensee, but not an applicant

If a dentist is out sick, the hygienist can still do a prophy on a new patient.

T/F

Hygienists can remove sutures under:

a. Formal training and direct supervision

b. Formal training and indirect supervision

c. Formal training and general supervision

d. On-the-job training and direct supervision

c. Formal training and general supervision

If an applicant for the Dental Exam does not pass in 3 attempts, he is required, before another attempt, to take:

a. The 2nd part of the National Boards

b. A 1 year approved educational program

c. 60 Continuing education credits

d. He will never be eligible for licensure

b. A 1 year approved educational program

Emergency remediable tasks include:

a. Placing a temporary restoration when the patient lost the previously placed temporary restoration

b. Recementing a temporary crown with zinc oxide and eugenol (ZOE)

c. Replacing a lost periodontal dressing

d. All of the above

For conscious sedation the following need not be readily available:

a. A positive pressure oxygen delivery system and backup system

b. Oral and nasal airways of various sizes

c. Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope

d. Cardioscope

Referral of a patient to another dentist in the same practice, is not a split-fee arrangement so long as:

a. any remuneration shared by the dentists is not based upon the number of referrals within the practice.

b. The referral of a patient is in the best interest of the patient.

c. A & B

d. None of the above

c. A & B

The Dentist examines, diagnoses, authorizes the work, need not approve at completion & need not remain on premises:

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision

d. None of the above

c. General supervision

To obtain radiography certification, an assistant can complete at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job training under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist AND Successfully complete a Board-approved course within 12 months after the on-the-job training

a. Only statement 1 is true

b. Only statement 2 is true

c. Both statements are true

d. Both statements are false

c. Both statements are true

Nitrous-Oxide is mixed together with:

a. Oxygen

b. Epinephrine

c. Ambient air

d. Oxygen and lidocaine

a. Oxygen

Dental assistants & hygienists must have _ to monitor nitrous-oxide oxygen analgesia:

a. Formal training & indirect supervision

b. Formal training & direct supervision

c. CPR certification

d. A 3 hour ADA approved course

c. CPR certification

All health care licensees must provide notice to patients of what type of license they have:

a. A name tag meets the requirement

b. Advertisement must include this notice as well

c. An oral notice to patient meets the requirement

d. All of the above

An unregistered Dental Laboratory in the state, is guilty of:

a. A 1st degree misdemeanor

b. A 1st degree felony

c. A 2nd degree misdemeanor

d. A 2nd degree felony

c. A 2nd degree misdemeanor

When treating a patient, which is not true:

a. Surgical or examination gloves are required

b. Surgical masks are required

c. Eye protection is required

d. All are true

c. Eye protection is required

Hygienists or assistants can perform the following emergency remedial tasks:

a. Writing a prescription for an antibiotic

b. Recementing a crown with a resin cement

c. Placing a temporary restoration after hand excavation of caries

d. Placing a periodontal dressing

If it is found that probable cause exists to believe that the licensee is unable to practice dentistry or dental hygiene, because of illness or use of alcohol, drugs, or narcotics, the Department can issue an order to compel a licensee to submit to a mental or physical examination by physicians designated by the department.

T/F

Required for a general anesthesia or deep sedation permit:

a. CPR, ACLS & ATLS

b. CPR & either ACLS or ATLS

c. CPR, ACLS, ATLS & FDLS

d. CPR & either ACLS,ATLS or FDLS

b. CPR & either ACLS or ATLS

Advertising by a new owner of a dental practice

a. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, for a maximum of 1 year

b. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, for a maximum of 2 year

c. Cannot contain the name of a previous owner of the practice

d. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, with verbal permission

b. May contain the name of a previous owner of the practice, for a maximum of 2 year

To reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit:

a. A renewal fee

b. An active or inactive fee

c. A delinquency fee

d. A processing fee.

e. All of the above

Which of the following is true:

a. Sterilization is defined as the inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria.

b. Disinfection is the process by which all forms of life are totally destroyed

c. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain

d. Radiation can sterilize and disinfect, depending on the dose

c. Disinfection allows the potential for viable pathogens to remain

Which of the following is not a dental practice permit for an unlicensed dentist:

a. Dental Interns and Residents permit – in an ADA accredited or Board approved program

b. Teaching Permit for a part-time dental instructor

c. Temporary Certificate for Dentists Practicing in State and County Facilities

d. Non-Profit Corporation Permit – Example. Clinic for indigent patients

b. Teaching Permit for a part-time dental instructor

In order for a dentist to use Nitrous-Oxide Inhalation Analgesia in his practice, he must have:

a. A two-day course of training that follows ADA guidelines

b. Equipment with fail-safe features and a 25% minimum oxygen flow.

c. CPR certification

d. All of the above

The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except:

a. Antihypertensive

b. Antipyrogenic

c. Anticholinergic

d. Antiemetic

b. Antipyrogenic

A hygienist is not allowed to:

a. Take impressions for study casts for the purpose of fabricating orthodontic retainers.

b. Take impressions for surgical stents

c. Take impressions to fabricate an intaoral appliance

d. Take Impressions for at-home bleaching trays

c. Take impressions to fabricate an intaoral appliance

The Board of Dentistry can limit the number of dental assistants except if they have formal training.

T/F

The Board of Dentistry can only limit the number of dental assistants, not the number of hygienists.

T/F

A dentist sees a new patient before the hygienist has completed the following:

a. Charting

b. X-Rays

c. OHI

d. Prophy

Another source says that the answer is B, xrays

Removing excess cement by a hygienist and an assistant – which is true:

a. Both require formal training

b. Both can use ultrasonics

c. Both can only use hand instruments

d. Both require direct supervision

a. Both require formal training

Which is not defined as a dental laboratory:

a. A technician who manufactures artificial substitutes for the natural teeth

b. A technician who supplies an appliance to be worn in the mouth

c. A technician who works under supervision and in the office of a licensed dentist.

d. A technician who supplies artificial substitutes for the natural teeth

c. A technician who works under supervision and in the office of a licensed dentist.

Who is not exempt from Chapter 466 Florida Statutes:

a. Students in Florida dental schools, with assigned work under the school’s curriculum

b. Students in Florida assisting schools, with assigned work under the school’s curriculum

c. Part time oral pathology post grad student

d. Full time instructors at a dental assisting school

c. Part time oral pathology post grad student

The rules set forth by the Board of Dentistry:

a. Rule 64B5 Florida Administrative code

b. Chapter 466 Florida Statutes

c. Chapter 456 Florida Statutes

d. Chapter 120 Florida statutes

a. Rule 64B5 Florida Administrative code

A patient of record has had:

a. a completed clinical examination & medical history

b. recorded any pathological conditions

c. a treatment plan

d. All the Above

e. A & B only

d. All the Above

If a dentist dispenses Chlorehxedine and Fluoride rinses, he needs:

a. A dispensing practitioners permit for both

b. A dispensing practitioners permit for Fluoride only

c. A dispensing practitioners permit for Chlorhexidine only

d. Does not require dispensing practitioners permit

Hygienists with formal training can place subgingival resorbable chlorhexidine under:

A. Direct Supervision

B. Indirect Supervision

C. General Supervision

D. By virtue of training and licensure

B. Indirect Supervision

A scale is required for the following:

A. A dispensing practitioners permit.

B. A laboratory that makes precious metal fixed prostheses

C. In the operatory of an office that administers pediatric conscious sedation

D. For titration of oral medication

C. In the operatory of an office that administers pediatric conscious sedation

Within __ of a dentist’s death, the dentist’s estate or agent shall place all patient records of the deceased dentist in the care of another Florida licensed dentist.

A. 10 days

B. 30 days

C. 60 days

D. 90 days

A dentist is required to report violations of Chapter 466 or Rule 64B5 to:

a. Board of dentistry

b. Department of Health

c. The Probable Cause panel

d. It is not a “requirement to” report violations

b. Department of Health

Continuing Education documentation should be kept for:

a. 1 biennium

b. 3 years

c. 4 years

d. 5 years

c. 4 years

A dentist must display his license:

a. In all offices that he owns

b. Conspicuously

c. In only his primary office

d. To be seen by patients as soon as they enter his office

b. Conspicuously

A non-ambulatory patient has a prescription for treatment by a hygienist, in the patient’s home. The hygienist can perform scaling and root planning under:

a. Indirect supervision

b. General supervision

c. Without supervision

d. None. Indirect supervision is required

A dentist with a limited license

a. Is already retired

b. Must work under general supervision of a licensed dentist

c. Cannot practice for a public agency

d. May not have to pay a license fee

Administrative fines imposed by the board must be paid:

a. Within 30 days from the effective date of the Board’s final order

b. Per the probable cause panel recommendation

c. Within 60 days from the Department’s review

d. Within 60 days, unless there are mitigating circumstances

a. Within 30 days from the effective date of the Board’s final order

In dental advertising, a disclaimer:

a. States that the fee is a minimum fee only

b. Must state whether the service will be performed by a general dentist or a specialist.

c. Can state that the dentist is HIV negative

d. Gives the exact ADA code number

a. States that the fee is a minimum fee only

When shipping for impressions, appliances and contaminated dental models to a lab:

a. Seal in an impervious container and label “treat as biohazardous material”

b. Seal in an impervious container and label “treat as infectious material”

c. Disinfect with a germicide, seal in an impervious container and label “treat as biohazardous material”

d. Disinfect with bleach, seal in an impervious container and label “treat as infectious material”

b. Seal in an impervious container and label “treat as infectious material”

A dentist cannot prescribe:

a. Schedule V narcotics

b. Growth hormones

c. Tranquilizers

d. Sedatives

b. Growth hormones

A dentist attending Board of Dentistry disciplinary cases meetings can obtain CE credit:

a. 1 hour of credit for each hour attended

b. A maximum of 3 hour’s credit per biennium

c. A maximum of 4 hours of credit per biennium

d. No credit is given for attending a Board meeting

c. A maximum of 4 hours of credit per biennium

Fines for citations are payable to the____and sent to the_____

a. Board, Board

b. Department, Department

c. Board, Department

d. Department, Board

c. Board, Department

Upon notification that a licensee infected with Hepatitis B, has not complied with the criteria to maintain a license, the Board’s Executive Director shall request an emergency Probable Cause Panel meeting. The panel shall determine whether the Secretary of the Department should be requested to institute an emergency suspension of the licensee infected with the Hepatitis B virus.

T/F

A hygienist may obtain bacteriological cytological specimens for endodontic cultures under:

a. Formal training and direct supervision

b. Formal training and indirect supervision

c. By virtue of the hygiene license

d. It is illegal to do so

During the time a dentist’s license is suspended, he:

a. Is prohibited from receiving any compensation for dental service, including monthly capitation fees

b. Cannot attend continuing education courses

c. Does not have to remove his name from any sign, if the suspension is for less than 2 years

d. Must notify his patients of record of the suspension within 60 days

a. Is prohibited from receiving any compensation for dental service, including monthly capitation fees

The authorized procedures under General Supervision may also be performed at a place other than the dentist’s usual place of practice.

T/F

An applicant for any type of anesthesia permit

a. Must show documentation of clinical administration of anesthetics to 20 patients

b. Must demonstrate training in that particular anesthesia

c. Must complete at least 5 hours of continuing education relating to anesthesia, each biennium the permit is held

d. The above CE must include 2 hours of dealing with management of dental emergencies

b. Must demonstrate training in that particular anesthesia

A CPR course at the basic life support level includes

a. the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)

b. the use of ambu-bags

c. the relief of foreign body airway obstructions

d. All of the above

The Board of Dentistry may limit the number hygienists supervised by a dentist but cannot do so in the Department of Children and Family Services

T/F

A course provider should maintain records that include:

a. A course outline which reflects its educational objectives

b. The instructor’s name, the date and location of the course

c .Participants’ evaluations of the course

d. The hours of continuing education credit awarded for each participant

e. A roster of participants by name and license number.

f. All of the above

The Board must consist of _ dentists

a. 2

b. 7

c. 11

d. 5

b. 7

Root Planing by a hygienist is performed:

a. By virtue of licensure and under direct supervision

b. By virtue of licensure and under indirect supervision

c. Under direct supervision

d. Under General Supervision

b. By virtue of licensure and under indirect supervision

A dentist authorizing treatment. and not being on the premises is :

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General supervision

d. Subject to probable cause

c. General supervision

CE credit will routinely be given for courses on the following subjects EXCEPT:

a. Medical

b. Patient safety

c. Dentist’s legal responsibilities

d. Dental practice management

Members are appointed to the Board of dentistry by:

a. The Governor

b. The Board’s chairman

c. The Department of Health

d. The Administrative Commission

a. The Governor

In a multidentist office who initials in the patient’s record:

a. The dentist of record, even when not providing the treatment

b. The owner

c. Any dentist, other than the dentist of record, who provided treatment.

d. The auxiliary who assisted the dentist of record

c. Any dentist, other than the dentist of record, who provided treatment.

With regard to nitrous-oxide oxygen administration, an assistant with formal training & under direct supervision may:

a. Make adjustments during administration & turn it off

b. Start the administration

c. Only turn it off

d. Only make adjustments during administration

a. Make adjustments during administration & turn it off

Practicing dentistry without a license:

a. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Board

b. Is grounds for disciplinary action by the Department of Health

c. Is a felony

d. Is a misdemeanor

c. Is a felony

A dentist is required to keep a patient’s record for:

a. 4 years from the time the patient notified the dentist, he was transferring

b. 4 years from the date of the patient’s last appointment

c. 4 years from the last complete exam

d. 4 years from the last recall exam

b. 4 years from the date of the patient’s last appointment

A hygienist treating a nonambulatory patient, in that pt’s home, requires a prescription:

a. From any licensed dentist

b. From the dentist of record

c. Requires a prescription from any licensed dentist and a permit from the Department of Health

d. Requires a prescription from dentist of record and a permit from the Department of Health

c. Requires a prescription from any licensed dentist and a permit from the Department of Health

Which is not grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action:

a. Failing to report any person you believe, is clearly in violation of the dental statutes & codes

b. Prescribing narcotics to a friend, who is a patient of record

c. Self prescribing, a scheduled drug

d. Delegating responsibilities to someone who is not qualified or licensed to perform them

b. Prescribing narcotics to a friend, who is a patient of record

A remediable task is not:

a. An expanded function

b. An expanded duty

c. Reversible

d. A disciplinary action

A patient comes to you from out of town. He needs an extraction. He informs you that he will be there for only 1 visit. How long do you keep his records.

a. Until requested by patient’s home dentist

b. 1 years

c. 2 years

d. 4 years

A person other than a licensed dentist or licensed lab may construct an athletic mouthguard.

T/F

For a hygienist, __ requires direct supervision

a. Removing periodontal dressings

b. Removing sutures

c. Selecting ortho bands

d. Irreversible hydrocolloid impressions for home fluoride trays

c. Selecting ortho bands

Chapter 466 Florida Statutes is

a. The law which governs the practice of dentistry in Florida

b. Also known as the Dental Practice Act

c. Also known as the Safe Practice Act

d. All of the above

The legislative purpose of Chapter 466 Florida Statutes:

a. To ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice

b. To insure the public safety, by maintaining dentists at a level above minimal competency

c. To ensure the legal rights of all assistants and hygienists in a dental practice

d. To establish legal rights of patients, in matters of malpractice.

a. To ensure that every dentist or dental hygienist practicing in this state meets minimum requirements for safe practice

Delegating responsibilities to an unqualified auxiliary is punishable by:

a. Only a Fine of $2500

b. A Fine of $2500 and a minimum 6 month’s suspension

c. Only a minimum 6 month’s suspension

d. Probation with $2500 fine

b. A Fine of $2500 and a minimum 6 month’s suspension

Dental Assistants may place rubber dams under:

a. On-the-job training and direct supervision

b. On-the-job training and indirect supervision

c. Formal training and indirect supervision

d. Formal training and general supervision

c. Formal training and indirect supervision

Sterilization:

a. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed

b. Does not allow the potential for viable pathogens to remain

c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses

d. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and viruses while they are in their active growth phase

a. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyedT

In an emergency, a hygienist may replace a lost perio dressing of a patient in discomfort, even when dentist of record is unable to be physically present to pre-examine the patient.

T/F

For a non-profit corporation permit, the unlicensed dentist must also:

a. Be in an accredited residency or internship

b. Have a temporary certificate

c. Be under general supervision of a licensed dentist

d. Be eligible to take the Florida Board Exam

c. Be under general supervision of a licensed dentist

If a dentist is a Hep B Carrier, he must:

a. Notify the Board of Dentistry

b. Notify the Department of Health

c. Notify the Department of Health and the Board of Dentistry

d. Notify the Board and the local county health department

a. Notify the Board of Dentistry

A dental assistant may:

a. Permanently cement a crown under formal training and direct supervision

b. Root plane under formal training and direct supervision

c. Remove sutures under formal training and indirect supervision

d. Polish restorations under formal training and indirect supervision

c. Remove sutures under formal training and indirect supervision

If a discount fee is advertised:

a. A disclaimer should state that it is a maximum fee

b. If no period is stated, the fee will be available 90 days from the date included in the Ad

c. If no period is stated, the fee will be available 90 days from the last date the Ad is shown

d. The advertisement must specify by use of laymen’s nomenclature what procedure is being offered

c. If no period is stated, the fee will be available 90 days from the last date the Ad is shown

A dentist must:

a. Have malpractice insurance, even when practicing for the state

b. Have malpractice insurance or provide proof of financial responsibility

c. Have malpractice insurance, even when practicing in a dental school

d. Have malpractice insurance, even when practicing in another state

b. Have malpractice insurance or provide proof of financial responsibility

Which of the following will sterilize instruments:

a. Autoclave

b. Ethylene oxide

c. Chemclave

d. All of the above

a. Autoclave

For relicensure, required continuing education hours:

a. Dentist – 30, Hygienist – 24 per biennium

b. Dentist and Hygienist – 30 per biennium

c. Dentist – 30 Hygienist – 26 per biennium

d. Dentist – 28, Hygienist 24 per year

a. Dentist – 30, Hygienist – 24 per biennium

The office team approach uses for assistance one or more qualified assistants/dental hygienists. working under the direct supervision of the dentist

T/F

Monitoring the office of a dentist Infected With the Hepatitis B Virus does not include:

a. Type of cold disinfesctant used

b. Type of handpieces used

c. Type of masks on hand

d. A list of instruments and materials which are routinely cold sterilized

b. Type of handpieces used

If a dentist rents space in another dentist’s practice, who owns the patient’s records?

a. The patient

b. The dentist renting the space

c. The owner of the practice

d. Both dentists

b. The dentist renting the space

A dentist with a degree from foreign country does not need a teaching permit, if he has a Florida license

T/F

The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except:

a. An antihistamine

b. A corticosteroid

c. Nitroglycerine

d. Procaine

If a dentist advertises the test results of an HIV test, he must include:

a. The exact date of the test

b. A statement that the negative HIV test cannot guarantee he is currently free of HIV

c. A & B

d. He cannot advertise HIV test results

c. A & B

A dentist can hold himself out as a specialist when he/she:

a. Has completed a specialty education program approved by the ADA & and the Commission on Dental Accreditation

b. Is eligible for examination by a national specialty board recognized by the ADA

c. Is a diplomat of a national specialty board recognized by the ADA

d. None of the above

In order for a dentist to use Nitrous-Oxide Inhalation Analgesia in his practice, he must have:

a. Adequate equipment with fail-safe features and a 25% minimum oxygen flow

b. Proper equipment with backup and fail-safe features and a 25% minimum oxygen flow

c. Adequate equipment with fail-safe features and a 20% minimum oxygen flow

d. Proper equipment with backup and fail-safe features and a 20% minimum oxygen flow

a. Adequate equipment with fail-safe features and a 25% minimum oxygen flow

An irremediable task can be delegated when:

a. When allowed by law

b. When there has been formal training

c. Under direct supervision

d. All of the above

a. When allowed by law

For Pediatric conscious sedation, the patient must be:

a. Over 3 years old

b. Under 18 years old

c. Under 61 pounds

d. Under 28 kilograms

b. Under 18 years old

With regard to nitrous-oxide oxygen administration, a dental hygienist may:

a. Turn on, monitor, adjust and turn off

b. Turn on, monitor and adjust

c. Monitor, adjust and turn off

d. Establish level, adjust, monitor and turn off

c. Monitor, adjust and turn off

The following drugs must be easily accessible during general anesthesia except:

a. Amiodarone

b. An antihistamine

c. Benzodiazepine

d. A vasopressor

c. Benzodiazepine

A new licensee is exempt from continuing education for the first biennium

T/F

Which of the following is true:

a. An irremediable task can only be delegated to a hygienist with formal training

b. An irremediable task can only be delegated when it poses no risk to the patient

c. A remedial task is another term for expanded function

d. A remedial task can be delegated, only if the dentist remains on the premises

c. A remedial task is another term for expanded function

Authorization for general supervision is only good for 13 months, after that:

a. The auxiliary must update his/her remedial task training

b. The dentist must do another clinical exam

c. The auxiliary must update his/her CPR training

d. None of the above

b. The dentist must do another clinical exam

Which persons are exempt from Florida Statute Chapter 466.

a. Physicians

b. Anesthetists

c. Armed Forces (& public Health & VA)

d. Out of state clinicians, at a meeting

e. Students (full time)

f. Instructors (full time)

g. All of the above

An advertisement must identify the dentist. “Identify” does not include:

a. Phone number

b. License number

c. DEA number

d. Address

c. DEA number

When infection control barriers are broken, with a dentist infected with Hep B which is not needed:

a. Notify the patient immediately

b. Notify the Board’s Executive Director and the local county health department by phone, within 24 hrs.

c. Notify the Board’s Executive Director and the local county health department in writing, within 72 hrs.

d. Notify the Department of Health within 30 days

The difference between an assistant and a hygienist, in delegating removing excess cement:

a. Assistant- direct supervision, Hygienist– indirect supervision

b. Assistant- direct supervision, Hygienist– general supervision

c. Assistant- formal training, Hygienist– informal training

d. Assistant- formal training, Hygienist– on-the-job training

b. Assistant- direct supervision, Hygienist- general supervision

In a multidentist practice, a new dentist can accept the previous dentist’s:

a. Exam

b. Medical history

c. Treatment plan

d. All of the above

c. Treatment plan

The Board can limit:

a. Only the number of assistants supervised by a dentist

b. Only the number of hygienists and assistants performing expanded functions

c. The number of dentists providing treatment in an office

d. Only the number of hygienists providing dental services in a dental office

b. Only the number of hygienists and assistants performing expanded functions

The following record is not required when conscious sedation is administered:

a. Written medical history

b. Written anesthesia history

c. Written current anesthesia record

d. Baseline vital signs

c. Written current anesthesia record

A dental intern and residency program must have at least one licensed dentist on staff for:

a. General Supervision

b. Direct supervision

c. Indirect supervision

d. No supervision is needed

a. General Supervision

Which is not true? When a dentist utilizes conscious sedation in the dental office, a second patient shall not be induced until the first patient is:

a. awake, alert, conscious

b. spontaneously breathing with stable vital signs

c. ambulatory without assistance

d. All are true

c. ambulatory without assistance

A hygienist can __ on a new patient, when a dentist cannot be in the office for that initial appointment:

a. Take x-rays

b. Do Charting and probings

c. Do an initial exam and take a medical history

d. Do nothing

A major difference between direct and indirect supervision is the dentist having to approve of the work at completion.

T/F

What is the maximum amount of time the Board can incarcerate a dentist.

a. 30 days for a misdemeanor

b. 6 months for a 3rd degree felony

c. 1 year for a felony

d. The board cannot incarcerate anyone

When a patient leaves a practice:

a. The records are kept by the dentist for 4 years from the patient’s last appointment

b. The records are kept by the dentist for 3 years from the patient’s last appointment

c. The records are kept by the dentist for 4 years from the patient’s last treatment

d. The records are not kept by the dentist; they go to the new dentist

a. The records are kept by the dentist for 4 years from the patient’s last appointment

A dentist can go inactive _ in a biennium.

a. Once

b. Twice

c. Three times, with mitigating circumstances

d. None, unless there are mitigating circumstances

a. Once

The office team approach is a method used by a dentist in the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, conscious sedation, and pediatric sedation.

T/F

The council on Dental Hygiene contains (which statement is not true):

a. 5 members appointed by the Board’s Chair

b. 1 dental hygienist member of the board, who shall chair the council

c. 1 dental member of the board

d. 3 dental hygienists from private practices

e. All of the above are true

A minimum penalty by the board would include:

a. Additional continuing education

b. A reprimand

c. A fine

d. An administrative fine

b. A reprimand

A permit is required for the perioperative use of medication for the purpose of providing anxiolysis

T/F

A foreign trained dentist, to get a teaching permit must:

a. Get a Florida dental license

b. Work under the general supervision of a Florida licensed dentist

c. Not have failed the Florida dental licensure exam 3 times

d. Be at least a part time dental instructor in an ADA accredited school

c. Not have failed the Florida dental licensure exam 3 times

Diagnostic data, treatment plans, and radiographs in peer review:

a. Can be entered into evidence in a disciplinary hearing

b. Become included in the peer review’s official records

c. Are sealed along with all other peer review records

d. Are subject to discovery

b. Become included in the peer review’s official records

When the records don’t indicate a dentist of record, who is it in a multidentist practice?

a. The owner

b. The dentist who did the initial exam

c. The most senior dentist

d. If not indicated, there is no dentist of record

a. The owner

How much continuing education credit do you get for attending a 25 minute presentation?

a. 25 minutes

b. 1⁄2 hour

c. 1 hour

d. None

b. 1⁄2 hour

Which is true regarding a limited license

a. It is for a retired dentist, or one who intends to retire

b. Must have a Florida license for 10years

c. Does not have to comply with Continuing education requirements

d. A & B

a. It is for a retired dentist, or one who intends to retire

A licensee who is the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces is exempt from license renewal:

a. Only the fee for renewal is waved; all other renewal requirements remain

b. When the spouse’s duties caused them to be out of Florida for at least 6 consecutive months

c. The licensee is not exempt from license renewal requirements

d. The licensee must apply for an inactive license, to be exempt from further license renewal

b. When the spouse’s duties caused them to be out of Florida for at least 6 consecutive months

Presenting a lecture in a course at a dental school, gives you

a. 2 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute

b. 2 hours of CE credit for each 60-minute

c. 2 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute; maximum of 15 hours per biennium

d. 2 hours of CE credit for each 60-minute; maximum of 15 hours per biennium

c. 2 hour of CE credit for each 50-minute; maximum of 15 hours per biennium

The following drugs must be easily accessible during general anesthesia except:

a. Amiodarone

b. An Antihyperglycemic

c. A vasopressor

d. An Antihypertensive

b. An Antihyperglycemic

The following drugs must be easily accessible during conscious sedation except:

a. Amiodarone

b. An antihistamine

c. An Antihypotensive

d. A Vasopressor

c. An Antihypotensive

An expert witness certificate authorizes the dentist to do the following:

a. Provide a verified written expert opinion

b. Provide a verified expert opinion

c. Provide a written expert opinion

d. Provide a verified written or oral expert opinion

e. Demonstrate, under direct supervision, treatment on a patient

a. Provide a verified written expert opinion

Health Access Setting is a program or an institution

a. of the Department of Family Services

b. of a community health center

c. of a Head Start center

d. of a clinic operated by the BOD

e. of a clinic operated by the DOH

c. of a Head Start center

A dentist can advertise himself as a certified implantologist if

a. He has 200 CE hours in placing &/or restoring implants

b. He cannot advertise this

c. He is a prosthodontist

d. He is a periodontist with 100 CE hours in placing implants

b. He cannot advertise this

A dentist with an out of state license, in order to be an Expert Witness, must have a DOH issued expert witness certificate.

T/F

Dentists may prescribe a controlled substance.

a. In writing, using either his/her DEA# or FL License#

b. In writing, using standard prescription blanks with the dentist’s DEA#

c. In writing, but only with counterfeit-proof prescription blanks

d. None of the above – dentists in Florida can no longer dispense controlled substances

c. In writing, but only with counterfeit-proof prescription blanks

Advertising is monitored in the state of Florida for what reason?

a. To provide patients with an opportunity to make unhindered decisions about dentist. b. To allow patients to compare quality of treatment provided by dentists

c. To allow patients compare dental fees

d. To protect the public from unlicensed dentists.

e. All of the above

a. To provide patients with an opportunity to make unhindered decisions about dentist.

How long is a prescription from a dentist for a hygienist is valid?:

a. Maximum 13 months

b. Maximum 2 years

c. For the period of time stipulated in the prescription

d. Maximum 12 months

b. Maximum 2 years

How many people are on the Board of Dentistry?

a. 9

b. 10

c. 11

d. 12

c. 11

An instrument may be cold sterilized by a sterilant

a. Approved by either the FDA or EPA

b. Approved by both the FDA & EPA

c. Approved by both the CDC and FDA or FDA and EPA

d. Approved by the CDC

a. Approved by either the FDA or EPA

Which of the following is grounds for disciplinary action by the board?

a. Wiping countertops down with sodium hypochlorite

b. Running instruments too large to go in the autoclave through cold sterile solutions

c. Disinfecting but not sterilizing after each use, instruments that were not intended to penetrate oral soft tissue or bone.

d. Washing rinsing, disinfecting and rinsing again, an oral prosthetic appliance from a dental lab, before being placed in the patient’s mouth.

c. Disinfecting but not sterilizing after each use, instruments that were not intended to penetrate oral soft tissue or bone.

For dentist license renewals, included in the 30 hours CE, is/are the biennial required:

a. Medical Errors course

b. Medical Errors course and CPR

c. Domestic Violence and Medical Errors courses

d. HIV/AIDS and Medical Errors courses

a. Medical Errors course

Within a multidentist practice, when a patient is transferred.

a. The new dentist must develop a treatment plan for the transferred patient.

b. The new dentist may develop a treatment plan for the transferred patient.

c. The new dentist must get a new medical history

d. The new dentist need not do a new examination & can rely on the previous dentist’s examination

b. The new dentist may develop a treatment plan for the transferred patient.

The American Dental Licensing Examination (ADLEX), does not have to be taken in the state of Florida.

T/F

Which of the following pertains to split fee arrangements?

a. All Split-fee arrangements relating to the referral of patients by a client to another health care practice are prohibited

b. Referral of a patient to another dentist within the practice is in the best interest of the patient.

c. Referral of a patient to another dentist in the same practice, while any remuneration shared by the dentists is not based upon the number of referrals.

d. Patient first consents to the arrangement by signing a written notification form from the referral dentist

a. All Split-fee arrangements relating to the referral of patients by a client to another health care practice are prohibited

To reactivate a license, the dentist may need to submit:

a. A renewal fee

b. An active or an inactive fee

c. a delinquency fee

d. A processing fee.

e. All of the above

With few exceptions, dentists are authorized to dispense

a. Schedule I & II Controlled Substances

b. Schedule II & III Controlled Substances

c. Schedule I & III Controlled Substances

d. None of the above

How long is a dental exam good for?:

a. Until treatment is completed

b. 1 year

c. As long as the patient is continuously under treatment

d. 13 months

A dentist may advertise the following:

a. The specific service being performed states clearly that it is being performed by a general dentist or a specialist.

b. Identify the previous owner in an advertisemsnt by the new owner, but not longer than 36 months

c. Average fees for various procedures

d. The dentist’s most recent HIV test was negative & shows him to be HIV free

a. The specific service being performed states clearly that it is being performed by a general dentist or a specialist.

Effective January 1, 2012, a dentist who prescribes any controlled substances for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain must designate on his or her practitioner profile that he or she is a controlled substance prescribing practitioner.

T/F

Which is not a dental practice permit:

a. Intern permit

b. Diagnosing Practitioner permit

c. Teaching permit

d. Non-Profit Corporation permit

b. Diagnosing Practitioner permit

Which of the following is not true

a. An instrument that is cold sterilized, is done so as per the time recommended by the manufacturer

b. An instrument that penetrates soft tissue may be cold sterilized

c. Appropriate disinfectants must be registered with the EPA

d. An instrument may be cold sterilized, because of its size or makeup.

b. An instrument that penetrates soft tissue may be cold sterilized

A patient is hit in the mouth with a soccer ball and has knocked an arch wire loose. Which of the following may re-attach this arch wire when the dentist is unable to be in the office.:

a. Assistant or Hygienist, but the patient must be seen by the dentist within 48 hours

b. Hygienist only

c. Assistant or Hygienist, but the patient must be seen by the dentist within 4 days

d. An auxilliary who has CPR certification and the proper training of the procedure

A patient with his consent is referred to an Oral Surgeon. The assistant at the specialist’s office makes a mistake & performs a procedure that he/she shouldn’t have done. Who is liable?

a. The oral surgeon & the referring dentist

b. The oral surgeon

c. No one, if the damage is reversible

d. Only the assistant

b. The oral surgeon

Disinfection:

a. Does not allow the potential for viable pathogens to remain

b. The process by which all forms of life within an environment are totally destroyed

c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses

d. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria and viruses while they are in their active growth phase.

c. The destruction or inhibition of most pathogenic bacteria while they are in their active growth phase and the inactivation of some viruses

An instrument that has heat tolerance may be sterilized

a. In a U.S. F.D.A. approved disinfectant/sterilant.

b. In a U.S. CDC approved disinfectant/sterilant.

c. In a disinfectant/sterilant approved by both the U.S. F.D.A. & E.P.A.

d. It should not be cold sterilized

A dental hygienist may perform the following remediable tasks in a health access setting without the physical presence, prior examination, or authorization of a dentist:

a. Measure and record a patient’s blood pressure

b. Apply topical fluorides

c. Apply dental sealants

d. All of above

Dentists are authorized to dispense Schedule II or Schedule III controlled substances, in the following setting:

a. Department of Health clinical trials

b. Methadone, in a documented treatment program

c. Sample controlled substances

d. None of the above – No settings allow for dispensing of controlled substances

c. Sample controlled substances

A dentist, whose spouse is stationed in Florida on active duty with the Armed Forces, may qualify to take the licensure examination, to obtain a 12-month renewable, temporary license.

T/F

An instrument that cannot be sterilized in the autoclave MAY need to remain in cold solution for how long to be sterile?:

a. 2 Hours

b. 4 Hours

c. 8 Hours

d. 10 Hours

Providing deceptive or fraudulent expert witness testimony related to the practice of dentistry constitutes grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action

T/F

A School Based Prevention Program offers comprehensive oral health services at a school by one of the entities or by a nonprofit organization

T/F

An applicant who is issued a temporary professional license to practice as a dentist must practice under direct supervision. The License is valid for 1 year

T/F

A dentist shall conduct a dental examination on a patient within 12 months after a dental hygienist treats a patient in a health access setting

T/F

A dental hygienist in a health access setting without the physical presence, prior examination, or authorization of a dentist requirements may perform scaling and root planing

T/F

A dental hygienist who performs, without supervision, the remediable tasks allowed in a health access setting shall

a. Provide a dental referral

b. Encourage the establishment of a dental home

c. Maintain professional malpractice insurance coverage

d. Provide a written disclaimer to the patient

e. All of the above

A written controlled substance agreement is needed for each patient receiving such medication, in a controlled substance prescribing practice

T/F

An applicant has had to have passed Part II of the national board dental examination within the previous 10 years of applying to take the dental licensing exam

T/F

Participating as an expert witness in the review of disciplinary cases, a dentist can get credit for:

a. Maximum 11 continuing education credits per biennium

b. Maximum 12 continuing education credits per biennium

c. Unlimited continuing education credits per biennium

d. No continuing education credits

a. Maximum 11 continuing education credits per biennium

Applying sealants is allowed under:

a. Assistants – Formal training and general supervision

b. Assistants – Formal training and indirect supervision

c. Hygienists – On the job training and direct supervision

d. Hygienists – Formal training and indirect supervision

b. Assistants – Formal training and indirect supervision

The DOH can issue expert witness certificates to Florida licensed dentists

T/F

An applicant may submit scores from an American Dental Licensing Examination previously administered outside of Florida. For 13 months the examination results shall be recognized as valid for the purpose of licensure in this state.

T/F

Within a year, the above applicant must engage in the full-time practice of dentistry, within Florida, for a minimum of of 1200 hours in the 1st year of licensure

T/F

CE for 1st license renewal requires:

a. A course in domestic violence

b. A course in HIV/AIDS

c. Courses in domestic violence and HIV/AIDS

d. Neither course

b. A course in HIV/AIDS

Any controlled substance inventory that was acquired for dispensing that is still in the possession of a practitioner who will no longer be authorized to dispense controlled substances must be disposed

T/F

Placing subgingival doxycycline hyclate, or minocycline hydrochloride, can be delegated:

a. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, to an assistant under direct supervision

b. To a hygienist under general supervision, to an assistant under indirect supervision

c. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, cannot be delegated to an assistant

d. Cannot be delegated to any auxiliary

c. To a hygienist under indirect supervision, cannot be delegated to an assistant

The DOH furnishes a list of approved vendors of counterfeit-proof prescription pads

T/F

Suture and perio dressings can be removed by an assistant under:

a. General supervision for both

b. Direct supervision for both

c. Direct for suture, indirect for perio dressing

d. Indirect supervision for both

A hygiensts can supervise a dental assistant to place sealents, in a health access setting

T/F

By accepting the ADLEX taken in states outside of Florida, there is now reciprocity between Florida and those states

T/F

What action could the BOD take if a licensee was negligent in child support?

a. Castration

b. Suspend license

c. Revoke license

d. Reprimand with a fine

b. Suspend license

You can use the previous dentist’s name on a practice you take over.

a. For up to one year, provided he has given written permission

b. For up to one year, provided he has given permission

c. For up to two years, provided he has given written permission

d. For up to two years, provided he has given permission

c. For up to two years, provided he has given written permission

Written emergency protocols and staff training for Conscious Sedation is the same as it is for Anesthesia

T/F

A dentist can state in an advertisement: “lasers can give better or pain free results”

T/F

Advertising should not contain wording that implies things that _ may not understand or be deceived.

a. the knowledgeable person

b. any person

c. the average person

d. the majority of people

c. the average person

Hygienists, under __ supervision, may monitor and remove in-office bleaching materials, after bleach placed by dentist

a. General

b. Direct

c. Indirect

d. No

c. Indirect

A Dentist must notify the Board in writing by registered mail, within _ of any mortality.

a. 24 hours

b. 48 hours

c. 1 week

d. 30 days

b. 48 hours

A complete written report shall be filed with the Board within __ of the mortality.

a. 48 hours

b. 1 week

c. 30 days

d. 90 days

c. 30 days

Giving a patient his extracted tooth requires prior __

a. Cleansing only

b. Sterilization

c. Disinfection

d. The tooth is a bio-hazard, and should not be given to the patient

c. Disinfection

Eye protection for the dentist is necessary.

T/F

For supra & subgingival calculus & stain removal, a Hygienist requires

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General Supervision

d. No supervision

c. General Supervision

For gingival currettage, a Hygienist requires

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General Supervision

d. No supervision

a. Direct supervision

For root planing, a Hygienist requires

a. Direct supervision

b. Indirect supervision

c. General Supervision

d. No supervision

b. Indirect supervision

There are five ways a dentist can be eligible for an Anesthesia Permit. Any one is enough. One of the ways: has completed a minimum of one year in an accredited anesthesiology residency program

T/F

The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area of the body is the definition of anesthesia

T/F

Before taking an expanded duties course, a DA or DH must have 6 months of OTJ.

T/F

A dentist who passed the ADLEX outside of Florida, must practice at least 1500 hours, in Florida, in the 1st year after receiving a Florida license

T/F

Since a CDRH has his/her own certificate, the dentist is not responsible for any adverse occurrences pertaining to the CDRH

T/F

A Florida licensed dental hygienist is permitted in a dental office, to, without supervision, perform dental charting of hard and soft tissues

T/F

An Assistant under proper supervision may monitor office bleaching materials, after bleach is placed by the dentist

T/F

A limited license can be obtained by a recent graduate who only wishes to practice part-time

T/F

A nondentist can own a dental practice if it is made impossible for him to influence any dental decisions

T/F

Dentists generally, are authorized to dispense Schedule II or Schedule III controlled substances, if they have a DEA certificate

T/F

Nitrous oxide may be used in combination with a single dose narcotic analgesic

T/F

Absence of sensibility of pain, the relief of pain, without loss of consciousness, is a definition of analgesia

T/F

The only agents that can be used for inhalation analgesia are nitrous-oxide and oxygen.

T/F

All dental records required by rule and any additional records maintained in the course of practicing dentistry shall be the property of the dentist of record.

T/F

An applicant for any type of a general anesthesia permit

a. Must show documentation of clinical administration of anesthetics to 20 patients

b. Must be currently trained in ACLS or ATLS

c. Must complete at least 5 hours of continuing education relating to anesthesia, each biennium the permit is held

d. Dentist and all assistant/dental hygienist personnel shall be certified in CPR or RTFM

b. Must be currently trained in ACLS or ATLS

A CPR for Healthcare Providers course includes

a. the use of an AED

b. rescue breathing

c. BLS for infants

d. All of the above

A dentist who holds a general anesthesia permit may treat their adult, pediatric, or special needs patients when a physician anesthesiologist performs the sedation services

T/F

A dentist permitted to administer general anesthesia or deep sedation may administer conscious sedation, pediatric conscious sedation and nitrous-oxide inhalation conscious sedation.

T/F

In a practice with multiple owners, the majority owner is the one responsible for the records. In a case of equal ownership, each owner is equally responsible.

T/F

With multiple providers, the last dentist who treated the patient is the dentist of record.

T/F

When using nitrous-oxide inhalation analgesia

a. Only the dentist can terminate the analgesia

b. The Hygienist, but not the assistant can make adjustments

c. The assistant &/or the hygienist can monitor the analgesia

d. The hygienist can establish maintenance level

c. The assistant &/or the hygienist can monitor the analgesia

ACLS or ATLS certification is required for all anesthesia permits except for nitrous oxide inhalation.

T/F

A 63 year old dentist, who has routinely and regularly utilized nitrous oxide analgesia, does not have to take the two day course as described in the ADA Guidelines.

T/F

Who is responsible for filing an anesthesia adverse incident report?

a. The treating dentist

b. The anesthesia providing dentist

c. Both of above plus the owner dentist, in a multiple dentist practice

d. Both the treating and the anesthesia providing dentist

With regard to backing up of electronic data:

a. To be done weekly

b. To be done monthly

c. To be done to a hard copy

d. Frequency depends on the practice’s patient load

a. To be done weekly

Regarding a dentist with an general anesthesia permit with a dentist who does not have an anesthesia permit

a. Treatment with anesthesia may be performed in either of their offices

b. Both dentists must be with the patient while he is under anesthesia

c. The treating dentist must have taken at least a 4 hour CE course in airway management

d. A maximum of 2 patients may be under anesthesia at the same time

c. The treating dentist must have taken at least a 4 hour CE course in airway management

A dentist can use a qualified anesthetist under indirect supervision

T/F

The owner dentist is responsible for the records of an independent contractor, working on the patients of the practice.

T/F

An owner dentist is not responsible for the records of an independent contractor who is working on the latter’s patients.

T/F

Treatment records, at minimum, must have:

a. Past medical history

b. Clinical exams and test results

c. Proposed treatment plan

d. All of the above

A dentist, with a general anesthesia permit, acting as an anesthetic provider, cannot also have a role in the dental treatment of the patient.

T/F

Where are the original anesthesia records kept?

a. With the dentist providing dental treatment

b. In the patient’s chart

c. With the dentist providing the general anesthesia

d. Originals with the treating dentist; copies with the anesthesia provider dentist

c. With the dentist providing the general anesthesia

With a conscious sedation permit, a dentist can induce more than one patient, if he has at least 3 trained individuals, capable of handling procedures problems and emergencies.

T/F

When a physician anesthesiologist provides general anesthesia, who is responsible for the anesthesia procedure?

a. Both the dentist and the physician

b. The physician only

c. The physician as the primary provider and the dentist as the auxiliary

d. The patient

b. The physician only

Pediatric conscious sedation requires at least 3 people trained in CPR

T/F

A hygienist with a local anesthetic permit, may provide anesthesia

a. With indirect supervision

b. To sedated and non-sedated patients

c. To a pediatric patient

d. If he/she has current ACLS certification

To fulfill the rule of 3 properly trained individuals when using general anesthesia, a dentist may use a physician anesthesiologist assistant, instead of a dental assistant or hygienist.

T/F

To rule of 3 properly trained individuals when using general anesthesia, a dentist may use a certified nurse anesthetist, instead of a dental assistant or hygienist.

T/F

If either or both of questions #24 are true, the dentist still must have a dedicated member of the team to assist during dental emergencies

T/F

The dentist who treats a patient with a physician anesthesiologist performing sedation

a. May treat adults, special needs patients and pediatric patients, if he has a general anesthesia permit

b. May treat adults, special needs patients and pediatric patients, if he has a conscious sedation permit

c. May be a general dentist with a pediatric conscious sedation permit, to treat pediatric dental patients

d. All of the above

a. May treat adults, special needs patients and pediatric patients, if he has a general anesthesia permit

Records for pro-bono dental services, provided in a Give Kids a Smile program, need to be kept by the dentist of record.

T/F

When a patient transfers, the dentist must keep the original records and can send copies to the new dentist.

T/F

When patients and records are transferred to another dentist, the following does not apply:

a. When transferred to a Florida dentist, it is sufficient to keep a list of each patient. The list is to be kept for 4 years

b. When transferred to a Florida dentist, it is sufficient to keep a list of the dentists who received the transferred patients and records. The list is to be kept for 4 years

c. When transferred to a Florida dentist, a list is not enough. The patient’s records or copies of the records must be kept for 4 years

d. For transfers to out of state dentists, the original dentist should maintain the original records or copies, with a notation to whom the records were transferred.

c. When transferred to a Florida dentist, a list is not enough. The patient’s records or copies of the records must be kept for 4 years

Strict interpretation of the law regarding records for pro-bono dental services, provided in a Give Kids a Smile program, are more relaxed, to allow a dentist to see more patients in a short amount of time.

T/F

Records generated on patients in the type of program in Q. #31 are to be given to the patient or guardian, with an appointment for a follow-up visit.

T/F

Counterfeit-proof prescription blanks must be used by for prescribing any medications

T/F

Removing amalgams for the purported purpose of curing or preventing systemic illness is considered by the Board of Dentistry to be complementary health care.

T/F

Removing amalgams for the purported purpose of curing or preventing systemic illness is considered by the Board of Dentistry to be alternative health care.

T/F

Removing amalgams for for the purported purpose of aesthetics alternative is considered by the Board of Dentistry to be alternative &/or alternative health care.

T/F

There are no rules or laws in Rule 64B5 or FS466 that deal with a dentist having Hepatitis C.

T/F

The following general anesthetic drugs shall not be employed on or administered to a patient by a dentist unless the dentist possesses a valid general anesthesia permit or conscious sedation permit: propofol, methohexital, thiopental, etomidate, or ketamine.

T/F

No continuing education credit shall be given for courses which do not directly relate to providing dental care.

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There is a 3 hour limit per biennium, on continuing education credits, for the following subject(s):

a. Biology

b. Neurology

c. Design of a dental office

d. All of the above

c. Design of a dental office

Continuing education credits can be received for the following:

a. Basic medical and scientific subjects

b. Subjects dealing with licensees’ legal responsibilities

c. dentistry practice management

d. All of the above

Continuing education credit can be given for identical courses taken during 2 consecutive biennia

T/F

A dental hygienist licensed to admininister local anesthesia, may administer a local anesthestic:

a. Under indirect supervision, to a non-sedated patients eighteen years of age or older,

b. To a patient, under direct supervision, sedated by conscious sedation

c. To a patient under nitrous-oxide analgesia, under direct supervision of the dentist.

d. To a patient, under direct supervision, who has been administered a drug to produce minimal sedation for a dental procedure.

e. More than 1 answer is correct

c. To a patient under nitrous-oxide analgesia, under direct supervision of the dentist.

Applicants for licensure as dental hygienists who have graduated from an unaccredited dental school or college must submit proof that the National Board of Dental/Dental Hygiene Examiners has been successfully completed

a. Within 10 years prior to the application

b. Within 5 years prior to the application

c. Within 2 years prior to the application

d. With no time limit attached

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