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

a. 4

b. 6

c. 8

d. 10

10 years

how many hours of continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances each biennium?

2 hours every 2 years

Q about what does not need to be in the room for peds conscious sedation

stethoscope

scale to weigh pt

pulse oximeter

EKG

stuff for throat that fits peds throats

Q about dr that got a new laser, what is he NOT allowed to say in the ad?

Laser is painless

laser works better than other instruments

laser is used for certain procedures

laser heals faster

There was a question about a dentist relocating to florida, and while she awaits her licensure, which is she not allowed to do prior to licensure approval?

A. design new office space

B. Hire staff

C. Buy dental equipment

D. Buy dental materials

B. - here is what I found online

"Under Florida law, no person other than a Florida licensed dentist, nor any entity other than a professional corporation or limited liability company composed of dentists may: Employ a dentist or dental hygienist in the operation of a dental office"

DH giving anesthesia that isn't topical, what type of task is this

reversible

irremediable

remediable

idk the last one

I put remediable

Irremediable tasks

(2024 exam)

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

Remediable tasks

(2024 exam)

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

What level of supervision would this example be?

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

(2024 exam - mine too)

general supervision

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?

(2024 exam)

Re-cementing temp crowns with temp cement

The use of a laser or laser type device is considered to be what type of task? (on my test)

Irremediable

Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified in the laws?

(2024 exam - mine too)

Dental hygienists & assistants

An approved CE for a dentist might include what?

(2024 exam)

Basic medical and scientific subjects, including but not limited to - biology, microbiology, anatomy, dental anatomy, microscopic anatomy, pathology, physiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, neurology, pharmacology, anesthesia, analgesia, diet and nutrition as it relates to the conditions of the human oral cavity

Which of the following is legal of a dentist writing prescriptions?

(2024 exam - on mine)

Writing within the scope of dentistry

mine gave an ex of like a pt wanting a rx for bladder infection

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

(2024 exam) - question was worded differently

Dental License #

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

True

What is not a sterilization process?

A. Dry heat

B. Autoclave

C. Radiation

D. Chemical Vapor

mine was like dry heat, autoclave, ultrasonic, and chemical vapor

C. Radiation

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

A. General

B. Indirect

C. Direct

D. None of the above

D. None of the above - RDH cannot give anesthetic to anyone under the age of 18

Nitrous oxide produces:

(2024 exam - on mine too)

Altered state of consciousness

With conscious sedation, it must not effect what?

Pt's physical ability

How often is a dentist reviewed and renewed for a general sedation permit?

(on 2024 exam - on mine too)

no dentist shall administer, supervise or permit another health care practitioner, or perform the administration of general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for dental patients, unless such dentist possesses a permit issued by the Board. A permit is required even when another health care practitioner, as administers general anesthesia, deep sedation, moderate sedation, or pediatric moderate sedation in a dental office for a dental patient. The dentist holding such a permit shall be subject to review and such permit must be renewed biennially

What equipment should be present in the ER/recovery rooms when using sedation?

(2024 exam)

Oxygen tank, EKG machine, bronchodilator, defibrillator, thermometer, and BP cuff

NOT: portable x-ray unit

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

(2024 exam)

Pt of record

Who owns the patient records or chart? (2024 exam - on mine)

The dentist

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

(2024 exam)

To another licensed Fl dentist

Within 90 days 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) The patient records of the deceased dentist shall be maintained and made available to patients for a period of 4 years.

Under Indirect supervision, the dental hygienist can:

(on 2024 exam - mine asked what type of supervision was placing matrices)

(a) Placing or removing rubber dams;

(b) Placing or removing matrices;

(c) Applying cavity liners, varnishes or bases;

(d) Securing or unsecuring an archwire by attaching or removing the fastening device;

(e) Cementing temporary crowns and bridges with temporary cement

Tasks under General supervision, the dental hygienist can:

(on 2024 exam)

- Polishing restorations which is not for the purpose of changing the existing contour of the tooth

- Applying of topical fluorides

- Placing periodontal or surgical dressings (not just in an emergency)

- Removing periodontal or surgical dressings

- Removing sutures

- Applying sealants

- Apply bleaching solution, activate light source, monitor and remove in-office bleaching materials

Q abotu when can peds kids take oral meds for dentist

in office only

Oral radiology on the job training:

(on 2024 exam - on mine too, but asked which of these is NOT true)

- Document having completed at least 3 months of continuous on-the-job training through assisting

in the positioning of digital radiographic sensors and positioning and exposing of dental radiographic images under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist

- document successful completion of a Board-approved course within 12 months of completion of the on-the-job training

**The thing I selected that was NOT true was like receiving the OTJ training from a radiographer not a dentist

A hygienist is taking study models on their patient, the study models can be used for all of the following except:

A. Bleaching trays

B. Orthodontic appliances

C. Occlusal guard

D. opposing models

(on 2024 exam - kinda similar on mine, same answer)

I put B on my exam, but here is what the actual laws state this:

"Taking impressions for study casts which are not being made for the purpose of fabricating any intra-oral appliances, restorations or orthodontic appliances"

And...

"Taking impressions for passive appliances, occlusal guards, space maintainers and protective mouth guards;"

The major difference between sterilization and disinfection is:

(on 2024 exam)

That sterilization does not allow the potential for infection to remain

"Disinfection" is defined to mean 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

True or false: Oral prosthetic appliances received from a dental laboratory must be washed with soap or a detergent and water, rinsed well, appropriately disinfected and rinsed well again before the prosthetic appliance is placed in the patient's mouth.

(on 2024 exam)

True

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?

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

Hold or deny license

Which of these is not defined as needed before doing intraoral procedure that expects blood and saliva

A. eye protection

B. surgical mask

C. examination gloves

D. washing hands with soap and water

I put D, because you just need to do it between gloves and after?

Surgical or examination gloves and surgical masks shall be worn by all dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants while performing or assisting in the performance of any intra-oral dental procedure Revised 07/2023 144 on a patient in which contact with blood and/or saliva is imminent. Surgical or examination gloves must be changed between patients. Hands shall be washed with soap and water and dried immediately after removing and prior to replacing gloves. A healthcare grade alcohol-based hand rub may also be used according to the most current CDC Guidelines as defined and incorporated by reference in subsection 64B5- 25.002(4), F.A.C. Gloves are never to be washed and reused. Surgical or examination gloves that are punctured or torn must be removed and replaced immediately with new gloves following rewashing of provider's hands with soap and water. Protective eyewear must be worn by all dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants while performing or assisting in the performance of any dental procedure on a patient in accordance with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, as defined and incorporated by reference in subsection 64B5-25.002(5), F.A.C.,

Q about what is considered not a good way to sterilize according to OSHA

Answer was disinfecting tools with isopropyl alcohol

other options were like disinfecting things too large to sterilize, wiping counter with sodium hypochlorite (?)

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

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

The specialist

When can a dentist refer a patient to another dentist due to financial interest?

(on my exam)

This can happen only if the patient's interest is in the best interest, need patient's written permission

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

(on 2024 exam)

Dentist

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

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

Direct supervision

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

(on 2024 exam)

Indirect supervision

A dentist authorizes the procedures but need not be present when the procedure is being performed

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

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?

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

General Supervision

Any FL licensed dentist or DH in this state who is infected with Hep B is required to notify the BoD of such in writing no later than ___ days after learning of his or her infection with the Hepatitis B virus

kinda on my exam, was an answer choice about like "which is not true about practitioners with hep B" and the answer for this was 30, so wrong.

14

A monitor for Hep B can/does all of the following except:

A. Ask how many gloves are on hand

B. Phone or visit office monthly

C. Interview office personnel

D. Report to the executive director of the BoD w/in 14 days of visiting

B. Phone or visit office monthly

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

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

General supervision

I had the Q that is on the Macie Berry doc that was "Heptitis B infected licensee: answer --> The number of boxes of gloves for examination"

so I just put the boxes answer bc it was on the doc

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

General supervision

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

Direct supervision

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.

(on 2024 exam)

10 hours

T/F: The owner dentist shall maintain either the original or a duplicate of all patient records, including dental charts, patient histories, examination and test results, study models, and X rays, of any patient treated by a dentist at the owner dentist's practice facility

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

True

- The purpose of this requirement is to impose a duty upon the owner of a multidentist practice to maintain patient records for all patients treated at the owner's practice facility whether or not the owner was involved in the patient's treatment.

- This subsection does not relieve the dentist of record in a multidentist practice of the responsibility to maintain patient records

T/F: the dentist of record may be relieved of the responsibility to maintain the original or duplicate patient records if she or he leaves the practice where the treatment was rendered, transfers custody of the records to the owner of the practice

(on 2024 exam)

True

How long are written patient records kept for?

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

4 years

Q about the dentist of record leaves/relocates a multi-dentist practice, all of the following must be done by the new dentist of record EXCEPT:

review med hx

make new txp or continue old one

give pt new info for old dentist of record

I put give pt new info for old dentist of record bc the answer choice for make new txp or continue old one was throwing me off bc you have to do either one or the other

A dentist may delegate remediable tasks to a dental hygienist or dental assistant when such tasks pose no risk to the patient:

(on 2024 exam)

Obtaining bacteriological cytological specimens not involving cutting of the tissue.

A dental hygienist may apply topical anesthetic with what level of supervision?

General supervision

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?

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

General supervision

A dental hygienist may place subgingival chlorhexidine with what level of supervision?

General supervision

A dental hygienist may marginate restorations with what level of supervision?

Indirect supervision

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

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

General supervision

When does the dentist see the patient?

After radiographs

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

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

Another dentist

Absence of pain without loss of consciousness

(on 2024 exam)

Analgesia

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

(on 2024 exam)

Anesthesia

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

(on 2024 exam)

What are the supervision levels for nitrous oxide? Dental assistant; dental hygienist

DA: Direct, DH: indirect

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

(on 2024 exam)

Which of the following are remediable tasks?

(on 2024 exam)

All of these: placing pre-treatment separators; selecting bands, arch wires, or expansion appliances; removing excess cement with non-mechanical hand instruments

Under what level of supervision can an assistant place sealants?

Indirect supervision

What is under general supervision for RDH?

(on 2024 exam)

Placing sealants & removing sutures

In an emergency, what is a violation of the law?

Root planing if pt hasn't been pre-examined

In conscious sedation, the patient must be able to:

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

Maintain own airway

Which of the following is allowed when an auxilliary is utilizing N2O2?

(on 2024 exam)

Monitoring and turning the unit off

What is the definition of a remediable task?

It is reversible and does not create unalterable changes within the oral cavity and does not cause an increased risk to the patient

(on 2024 exam)

For licensure renewal an RDH needs 24 hours of CE plus:

CPR certification with defib

A prescription for the services of an RDH must contain

(on 2024 exam)

A statement of specific services and authorized frequency

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

Grounds for disciplinary action

The original Rx for DH services is:

Given to the patient

All of the following are exempt from chapter 466 except:

A. a physician performing intra-oral surgery

B. A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist

C. Students doing a prophy in a school

D. Licensed dentists from other states at FL dental meetings

(on mine)

B. A qualified anesthetist performing a dental operation with a licensed dentist

After having an emergency task performed on him/her, a patient must

See a DDS within 3 days

In applying for renewal, the RDH shall

Submit a sworn affidavit listing the date, location, sponsor, subject matter, and hours of completed education

A pt of record is a patient that the DDS has:

(on mine)

Completed a clinical exam, charted pathological conditions, prepared a treatment plan, and completed medical history

An unacceptable CE is:

Dental office redecorating

(on 2024 exam)

Root planing for a dental hygienist is performed under which supervision

(on mine)

General supervision

Who appoints the Board of Dentistry?

Governor

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

(on mine)

Person who gave the tx

The scope of dental hygienist involvement in N2O2 administration is limited to

(on 2024 exam)

monitoring & turning it off, ONLY

Advertisements must contain:

(on mine)

All advertising in any media must identify the Florida licensed dentist, who assumes total responsibility for the advertisement. The term "identify" shall mean the use of the license number of the dentist as it appears on his license and renewal certificate or the use of the licensee's commonly used name together with the current address and telephone number the licensee has on file with the Department

I answered it w/ dentist name, #, and address

Any advertisement containing fee information shall contain a disclaimer that:

(on 2024 exam)

the fee is a minimum fee only.

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

(on 2024 exam)

for the practice of dentistry

In a multi-dentist practice, the patient of record must have

(on 2024 exam - on mine)

dentist of record responsible for all tx

My answer was for the Q if there is no specific dentist of record on file, who is the dentist of record and the answer is owner-dentist of practice

Curettage is performed under which supervision

(on 2024 exam)

Direct supervision

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

Display a copy of the license in each office in a conspicuous place with the original in the main office of employment

To provide educational programs in elementary institutions, an RDH needs what level of supervision?

None needed

The BoD can limit the number of hygienists in an HRD program to:

The BoD cannot limit in an HRS institution

The legislative purpose of chapter 466 is to

Ensure that every dentist and hygienist in the state meets the minimum requirements for safe practice

The correct wording for a non-specialist, limiting his/her practice to orthodontics is

Jane Doe, DMD, general dentist, practice limited to orthodontics

After 4 years, an inactive license becomes

Null and void

Which of the following is not allowed:

A. The dental hygienists name may be used in any media when accompanied by the dentist's name

B. Minimum fees may be stated

C. Total substance of advertising must be recorded

D. The advertising dentist may claim he/she gives superior treatment

D. The advertising dentist may claim he/she gives superior treatment