Florida Dental Hygiene Law Board Exam Practice Questions with complete verified solutions(GUARANTEED SUCCESS)

Prophylaxis supervision level

General supervision

License renewal frequency for dental hygienists

Every 2 years

Fluoride application supervision for dental assistants

Indirect supervision

Irremediable task example

Administration of local anesthesia

Required CE course for renewal cycle

Medical Errors

Minimum CE hours required every biennium

24

Topical fluoride application without supervision

Dental hygienists

Sutures removal under indirect supervision

Dental assistant (with formal training)

Local anesthesia administration by CRDH age requirement

18 years or older and not sedated

Dental impressions preparation for lab

Disinfect and label them

Supervision level for dental assistants placing rubber dams

Indirect

Maximum number of hygienists or assistants a dentist may supervise

4

Hygienist task under general supervision

Placement of sealants

Rule limiting dentists from delegating diagnosis procedures

Statute 466.024

Requirement for assistants or hygienists performing remediable tasks

Display of a Board-approved certificate

Sedation method monitored by dental hygienist under indirect supervision

Nitrous oxide

Age requirement for local anesthesia administration by CRDH

18

CPR certification renewal frequency

Every biennium

Requirement to become a CRDH in Florida

Completion of a Board-approved anesthesia course

Remediable task for hygienist under indirect supervision

Not specified in the provided text.

Remediable task under indirect supervision

Marginating restorations

Task a dental assistant can perform under general supervision

Taking impressions for study casts

Task a dental hygienist can perform without supervision

Administering fluoride varnish

Required CE course every third biennium

Domestic Violence

Maximum period a hygienist may continue tasks under general supervision without dentist reevaluation

24 months

Requirement for licensure renewal

Laws and rules CE course

Considered a remediable task

Impressions for study models

Maximum time a dentist can be away from the office while general supervision tasks are performed

24 months from prior exam

Rule defining supervision levels in Florida dentistry

64B5-16.001

Primary reason behind the regulation of dental hygiene practice in Florida

Public safety

Action if a breach in barrier technique occurs and hygienist is a hepatitis B carrier

Notify the patient, Board, and county health department within 24-72 hours

Supervision level required for the application of CHX, doxycycline, or minocycline by a hygienist

General

Legally responsible for the actions of hygienists and assistants under their supervision

The supervising dentist

Who is allowed to place and expose radiographs under general supervision

Dental hygienists

Procedure that must be performed under direct supervision by a CRDH

Administering local anesthesia

Minimum infection control training a hepatitis B carrier must complete

6 hours within 6 months

Condition for dental hygienists to assist in nitrous oxide delivery

Under indirect supervision with training

What must be done before instruments are sterilized?

Cleaned to remove debris

How long must dental records be retained in Florida?

4 years

Which of the following may hygienists not do, even under supervision?

Gingival curettage

Which of the following is an example of indirect supervision?

Dentist prescribes, remains on premises

Which task may a dental assistant legally perform under direct supervision?

Fabricate temporary crowns intraorally

What is the CE credit time equivalency?

1 CE hour = 50 minutes of instruction

Which of the following is NOT eligible for CE credit?

Office design courses

Which CE course is required only for the first renewal?

HIV/AIDS

What must be done to impressions before they are sent to a dental lab?

Disinfect and label as such

When must autoclave testing be performed?

Every 40 hours of use or 30 days

What is the penalty for practicing without a valid license?

Felony of the third degree

What supervision level is required for applying sealants by a hygienist?

General

What defines a 'patient of record'?

Someone examined and treatment planned by a dentist

How many days does a CRDH have to report an adverse event from local anesthesia?

30 days

Which task can a hygienist perform under general supervision?

Fluoride varnish

Which task may a dental assistant not perform?

Scale supragingivally

Which is NOT a remediable task?

Diagnosis of caries

Under what supervision may a trained assistant place temporary restorations?

Direct

Licensure requirement for hygienists

Current CPR certification

Purpose of Chapter 466 of the Florida Statutes

To protect the public from unsafe practice

Requirement before placing or removing orthodontic separators as an assistant

Formal Board-approved training

Display requirement for individuals performing remediable tasks

Formal training certificate

Legal status of delegating diagnosis to a hygienist

A violation of law

Retention period for patient records after last appointment

4 years

Legal task NOT for dental assistants in Florida

Performing supragingival scaling

CE hours required for hygienists every two years

30

True statement about laws and rules CE courses

Must be taken every biennium

Dental team member who may fabricate a temporary crown intraorally

Assistant under direct supervision

CRDH reporting requirement after local anesthetic-related adverse event

Notice by registered mail to the Board

Function requiring dentist's physical presence in the operatory

Local anesthesia administration by CRDH

Requirement for all instruments before sterilization

Thoroughly cleaned of debris

Action required if a dental hygienist learns they are a hepatitis B carrier

Notify the Board in 14 days

Maximum soaking time for heat-sensitive instruments in sterilant

10 hours

Who can legally supervise a dental assistant

Licensed dentist

Legal action a dental hygienist may perform

Subgingival placement of CHX

Supervision for rubber dam placement

Indirect supervision is required for an assistant to place and remove a rubber dam.

CRDH certification course requirement

A course in local anesthesia is required for CRDH certification.

Remediable tasks definition

Remediable tasks are reversible tasks with no increased patient risk.

Supervision for prophylaxis by hygienist

General supervision is required for prophylaxis by a hygienist.

Direct supervision definition

Direct supervision means the dentist must authorize and be physically present.

General supervision definition

General supervision means the dentist must authorize but need not be present.

CE completion verification responsibility

The licensee is responsible for verifying CE completion at renewal.

Prohibited actions for dental hygienist

A dental hygienist may not diagnose dental disease.

Expanded functions requirement for dental assistant

Completion of formal training and certification is required to perform expanded functions as a dental assistant.

Sterilization monitoring accuracy

The licensed dentist must ensure the accuracy of sterilization monitoring.

Radiographs exposure under general supervision

Any dental hygienist may expose radiographs under general supervision.

Supervision for polishing restorations by hygienist

Direct supervision is required for polishing restorations by a hygienist.

Gingival curettage performance conditions

A hygienist can perform gingival curettage under direct supervision.

Indirect supervision definition

Indirect supervision means the dentist authorizes and is present in the facility.

Impressions shipment requirement

Impressions must be disinfected and labeled as such prior to shipment to a lab.

Local anesthesia administration requirement for CRDH

All of the following are required before a CRDH can administer local anesthesia: Direct supervision only, completion of a Board-approved course, and CRDH license.

Irremediable task example

Local anesthesia (unless CRDH) is considered an irremediable task.

Educational services performance without supervision

A hygienist may perform educational services without supervision at all times.

Dentist Approval Requirement

Only after dentist approval

Supervision Requirement

At all times

Scope of Practice

When within scope of practice

Prohibition

Never

Key Restriction on Assistant Tasks

Must be delegated by a licensed dentist

Consequence of Misrepresentation

First-degree misdemeanor

Archwire Adjustment

Hygienist in temporary care

Root Planing Supervision

Dental hygienists

CE Exemption License Status

Active-duty military, not practicing

Temporary Cementation Supervision

Direct supervision