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How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? Correct Answer: 11 7 dentist 2 hygienist 2 layperson (no one in the dental field) How many licensed hygienists are on the Florida B... oard of Dentistry? Correct Answer: 2 How many licensed dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? Correct Answer: 7 How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? Correct Answer: 5 - must remain primarily in clinical practice during all subsequent periods on the board T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. Correct Answer: True How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? Correct Answer: 4 What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? Correct Answer: 10 are appointed 4 year terms but may serve no more than 10 years Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? Correct Answer: Governor of Florida One member of the board must be as least how old? Correct Answer: 60 where does the dentist need to display his/her liscensure? Correct Answer: in plain sight in the office for patient to see - has to be in all offices he/she works in how many hours of CE are needed for active liscensure? Correct Answer: 30 hours biennially minimum of 2 hours of CE on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances Where is the board headquarters Correct Answer: tallahassee T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. Correct Answer: True - only those defined by rule or law T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law Correct Answer: True Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? Correct Answer: The Board of Dentistry The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? Correct Answer: 13 - past this timeframe, another exam must be administered by the dentist Intraoral treatment tasks which are irreversible and create unalterable changes in the oral cavity or structures Correct Answer: irremediable tasks Intraoral treatment which is reversible and do not create permanent changes in the oral cavity or structures, and do NOT cause increased risk to the patient. Correct Answer: remediable tasks Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? Correct Answer: Irremediable Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? Correct Answer: remediable Dentist is out of the country and a patient comes in with an emergency. Which task is a hygienist/assistant able to perform without the dentist present? Correct Answer: re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent) T/F the issuance of a written work authroization to a commercial dental laboratory by a dentist does constitute general supervision Correct Answer: F: does not constitute What is defined as full time for liscensure? Correct Answer: defined as a minimum of 1,200 hours per year for each and every year in the consecutive 5-year period or, when applicable, the period since initial licensur what is the cost of licensure? Correct Answer: 100 non refundable 425 for examination? The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? Correct Answer: Irremediable Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? Correct Answer: Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA] How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? Correct Answer: Every 2 years (each biennium) Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? Correct Answer: 24 (12 per year) but no more than 36 [Show More]

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