How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - 11
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - 2
How many dentists
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How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - 5
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. - True
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? - 4
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - 60
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. - True - only those defined by rule or law
T/F Irremediable tasks may NOT be delegated by the dentist except when provided by law - True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? - 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 - 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. - remediable tasks
Applying topical with jet spray is an example of what type of task? - Irremediable
Applying bleaching solution, activating light, and monitors and removing office bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? - 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? - re-cementing temporary crowns with temporary cement (cannot do anything permanent)
The use of a laser is considered what type of task ? - Irremediable
Who may perform emergency remediable tasks under conditions specified by law? - Hygienist & Dental Assistant [RDH & CDA]
How often must CPR and BLS be renewed? - Every 2 years (each biennium)
Hygienists are required to have how many CE hours every 2 years? - 24 (12 per year)
CE requirements for dentists and hygienists include: - - CPR each biennium
- 2 hours - medical errors prevention
- 2 hours - domestic violence every 3rd biennium
- Board approved HIV/AIDS course before 1st renewal
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case? - 11
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA accredited school? - 3
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard? - 4
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? - 7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - 30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - 50
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - 25
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. - True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - Chemotherapeutic agents
What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? - Board Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? - Patient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE? - In the first biennium of licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: - - first biennium of licensure
- enrolled full-time in dental academic program
- serving as full-time faculty of a dental program
How long should you keep receipts, vouchers, or certificates as necessary documentation of CE courses? - 4 years
T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audited. - True
T/F - If a dentist or hygienist takes 10 hours on HIV/AIDS course, the remaining 9 hours could count toward their required CE's for licensure renewal. - True
T/F - If 40 hours are taken during one licensing biennium, then the extra hours can count toward renewal during the next biennium. - False
Who can prescribe drugs? - The dentist, ONLY.
The dentist is required to have CPR training every ___ years and have resuscitative equipment in good working order. - 2 years
Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of dentists who give meds or anesthesia? - Florida Board of Dentistry
Can a hygienist PRESCRIBE fluoride or CHX to a patient of record? - NO! prescribing is done by the dentist, only. Hygienists can recommend.
T/F - the original Rx is given to the patient and a copy is kept in their chart. - True
A dentist may only write a prescription when it pertains to ... - the scope of dentistry
How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for? - 24 months (2 years)
What MUST be included in a prescription for prescription-strength fluoride gel? - Dentist's license number
The absence of pain without loss of consciousness - Analgesia
The loss of feeling and sensation, specifically pain - Anesthesia [Show Less]