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Question 1Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

How is membership of the Florida Board of Dentistry structured?

  1. Thirteen members: eight dentists, three dental hygienists, and two consumers
  2. Nine members: six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one consumer
  3. Eleven members: eight dentists, two dental hygienists, and one consumer
  4. Eleven members: seven dentists, two dental hygienists, and two consumers Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 466.004 creates an 11-member Board of Dentistry appointed by the Governor: seven licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and two consumer members who have never been licensed in either profession. The mix gives both licensed professions and the public a voice in regulating dentistry.

Question 2Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Practicing dentistry in Florida without an active license is classified under chapter 466 as which offense?

  1. A noncriminal civil infraction
  2. A second-degree misdemeanor
  3. A felony of the third degree Correct answer.
  4. A first-degree misdemeanor

Explanation

Section 466.026 makes the unlicensed practice of dentistry a felony of the third degree, punishable under the general felony provisions. In addition to criminal penalties, the department may seek an injunction and the board may impose administrative penalties.

Question 3Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dental hygienist licensed in Florida may provide hygiene services only when:

  1. the hygienist has completed at least two years of clinical practice
  2. a physician's written order is kept in the patient's chart
  3. the services are authorized and supervised by a licensed dentist Correct answer.
  4. the patient signs a written waiver of dentist supervision

Explanation

Section 466.003 defines the practice of dental hygiene as services performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist, and section 466.023 describes what may be performed. A hygienist may not examine, diagnose, or treat patients independently of dental supervision.

Question 4Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which service falls within the scope of practice of a Florida dental hygienist?

  1. Performing a complete oral prophylaxis Correct answer.
  2. Diagnosing caries from a bitewing radiograph
  3. Prescribing an antibiotic for a periodontal infection
  4. Extracting a mobile primary tooth

Explanation

Dental hygiene includes prophylactic treatments such as complete oral prophylaxis, topical fluoride, sealants, and exposing radiographs under dentist supervision. Diagnosis, surgery, and prescribing are reserved to dentists as part of the practice of dentistry.

Question 5Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Within which state agency is the Board of Dentistry placed by chapter 466?

  1. Department of Health Correct answer.
  2. Department of Education
  3. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  4. Agency for Health Care Administration

Explanation

Section 466.004 creates the Board of Dentistry within the Department of Health, which handles licensing, investigations, and prosecution of disciplinary cases. The board itself exercises the regulatory and disciplinary authority granted by chapter 466.

Question 6Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A business that fabricates dentures and crowns for Florida dentists must:

  1. hold a current dental laboratory registration issued by the department Correct answer.
  2. operate only inside a licensed dental office
  3. employ at least one licensed dental hygienist
  4. be owned by a dentist licensed in Florida

Explanation

Chapter 466 requires dental laboratories that serve Florida dentists to register with the department and to keep that registration current. A dentist may not lawfully use the services of an unregistered laboratory.

Question 7Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A Florida dentist's statutory authority to prescribe drugs extends to:

  1. drugs for dental purposes in the course of dental practice Correct answer.
  2. any drug approved by the Board of Dentistry each year
  3. controlled substances only
  4. any drug the patient requests by name

Explanation

Section 466.017 permits a dentist to prescribe drugs for dental purposes in the course of practicing dentistry, and prescribing outside that authority is a ground for discipline. Controlled substances additionally require the appropriate federal registration.

Question 8Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Advertising by a Florida dentist is lawful when the advertisement:

  1. is approved in advance by the Board of Dentistry
  2. appears only in newspapers of general circulation
  3. lists the fee charged for each procedure
  4. is not false, deceptive, or misleading Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 466.019 allows dentists to advertise but prohibits advertisements that are false, deceptive, or misleading. Misleading advertising is also listed in section 466.028 as a ground for disciplinary action.

Question 9Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Chapter 466 requires every dental office operating in Florida to have:

  1. a licensed dental hygienist on staff at all times
  2. an on-site dental laboratory
  3. a dentist of record responsible for the patients treated Correct answer.
  4. a written partnership agreement among the treating dentists

Explanation

Section 466.018 requires that a dentist be designated as the dentist of record for a dental office, with responsibility for the patients treated there. This links every treating location to an identifiable licensed dentist.

Question 10Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which information must appear on the work order a dentist sends to a dental laboratory?

  1. The treating hygienist's name, license number, and the date of the last prophylaxis
  2. The patient's insurance carrier, policy number, and preauthorization code
  3. The dentist's name and license number, the patient's name, a description of the work, and the materials used Correct answer.
  4. The laboratory's registration number and the technician's certification number

Explanation

Chapter 466 requires a written work order for laboratory work that identifies the prescribing dentist by name and license number, the patient, the work to be performed, and the materials. This creates an accountable record linking the laboratory product to a licensed dentist's prescription.

Question 11Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A Florida-licensed dentist must complete continuing education each biennial renewal period totaling at least:

  1. 20 hours, including 1 hour on recordkeeping
  2. 40 hours, including 10 hours on clinical technique
  3. 30 hours, including 2 hours on the prevention of medical errors and 2 hours on domestic violence Correct answer.
  4. 25 hours, including 4 hours on practice management

Explanation

Chapter 466 and the board's rules require 30 hours of continuing education per biennium for dentists, with mandated hours that include prevention of medical errors and domestic violence. Fulfilling the required hours is a condition of license renewal.

Question 12Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist who fails to keep written dental records justifying the course of treatment:

  1. may be disciplined by the Board of Dentistry Correct answer.
  2. is subject only to a warning letter
  3. is protected if the patient paid in cash
  4. commits a felony of the third degree

Explanation

Section 466.028 lists failing to keep written dental records that justify the course of treatment as a ground for disciplinary action. Records must be legible, accurate, and complete enough to document diagnosis and treatment.

Question 13Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

An applicant for a Florida dental license must successfully complete which examinations?

  1. The Florida laws and rules examination only
  2. The ADEX dental examination and a Florida laws and rules examination Correct answer.
  3. The National Board Dental Examination only
  4. A regional board examination and an oral pathology examination

Explanation

Section 466.0067 requires applicants to pass the ADEX dental licensure examination, and the board also requires a Florida laws and rules examination. The national board examination is a prerequisite but is not itself sufficient for licensure.

Question 14Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which function may a Florida dentist not delegate to a dental hygienist?

  1. Diagnosing disease and planning treatment Correct answer.
  2. Applying topical fluoride varnish
  3. Exposing intraoral radiographs
  4. Performing scaling and root planing

Explanation

Diagnosis and treatment planning are components of the practice of dentistry under section 466.003 and may be performed only by a licensed dentist. Hygienists may perform authorized prophylaxis, radiography, and preventive services under supervision.

Question 15Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A registered Florida dental laboratory may lawfully:

  1. take a final impression in the patient's mouth
  2. cement a finished crown in the patient's mouth
  3. fabricate a prosthesis from a dentist's written work order Correct answer.
  4. try in a framework and adjust it in the patient's mouth

Explanation

A dental laboratory's registered activity is the fabrication of appliances and prostheses on a dentist's work order. Performing procedures in a patient's mouth constitutes the unlicensed practice of dentistry.

Question 16Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist who holds an active license in Georgia wants to treat patients at a Florida office. Under chapter 466, the dentist must:

  1. hold an active Florida dental license Correct answer.
  2. obtain a temporary permit from the county health department
  3. register with the board as an out-of-state practitioner
  4. treat no more than 30 patients per year in Florida

Explanation

Florida requires a Florida license to practice dentistry in the state; a license from another state does not authorize practice here. A dentist licensed elsewhere may seek Florida licensure, including licensure by credentials when the statutory requirements are met.

Question 17Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Under section 466.003, the practice of dentistry includes:

  1. only the surgical removal of teeth
  2. diagnosing, treating, operating on, or prescribing for conditions of the oral cavity Correct answer.
  3. dental hygiene services performed under supervision
  4. only services billed to dental insurance

Explanation

The statutory definition of dentistry covers diagnosis, treatment, operation, and prescription for diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity and adjacent structures. Dental hygiene is separately defined as services provided under a dentist's supervision.

Question 18Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dental hygienist who provides hygiene services without the required dentist supervision faces:

  1. no consequence if no patient is harmed
  2. disciplinary action against the hygienist's license by the board Correct answer.
  3. a civil penalty only, payable to the patient
  4. automatic loss of the supervising dentist's hospital privileges

Explanation

Practicing outside the scope or supervision requirements of chapter 466 is a ground for discipline under section 466.028. Available penalties include reprimand, fine, probation, suspension, or revocation of the hygienist's license.

Question 19Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist who pays a monthly commission to a marketing company for each patient referral received is:

  1. subject to discipline for paying a commission for patient referrals Correct answer.
  2. permitted if the commission is disclosed to patients
  3. permitted if the amount is under 10 percent of the fee
  4. permitted only for referrals from other licensed dentists

Explanation

Section 466.028 prohibits paying or receiving commissions, bonuses, kickbacks, or rebates for the referral of patients. Fee splitting of this kind is a disciplinary ground regardless of disclosure or amount.

Question 20Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Before administering general anesthesia in an office setting, a Florida dentist must:

  1. complete 10 observed cases in a hospital each year
  2. notify the local hospital's anesthesia department
  3. have a physician physically present during every procedure
  4. obtain an anesthesia permit from the board and meet the required office standards Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 466.017 requires a dentist to hold a permit from the board to administer general anesthesia or sedation and to comply with board standards for equipment, monitoring, and personnel. Local anesthesia does not require such a permit.

Question 21Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Members of the Board of Dentistry are appointed for terms of:

  1. 5 years
  2. 4 years Correct answer.
  3. 6 years
  4. 2 years

Explanation

Section 466.004 provides that board members are appointed by the Governor for 4-year terms, with limits on consecutive reappointment. Staggered terms keep the board's membership stable across administrations.

Question 22Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Practicing dental hygiene in Florida without a license is classified as:

  1. a felony of the third degree
  2. a noncriminal violation
  3. a felony of the second degree
  4. a misdemeanor of the first degree Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 466.026 treats unlicensed practice of dental hygiene as a misdemeanor of the first degree, a lower classification than unlicensed dentistry, which is a third-degree felony. Administrative fines and injunctions may also be sought.

Question 23Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A licensed dentist who allows an unlicensed employee to perform scaling and root planing is:

  1. subject to discipline for aiding the unlicensed practice of dental hygiene Correct answer.
  2. liable only if the patient files a complaint
  3. immune from discipline if the employee was trained on the job
  4. subject to discipline solely for a recordkeeping violation

Explanation

Section 466.028 authorizes discipline for aiding, abetting, or assisting an unlicensed person in practicing dentistry or dental hygiene. The supervising dentist remains responsible for ensuring that delegated tasks fall within the employee's lawful scope.

Question 24Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A Florida dentist may announce a specialty practice only when:

  1. the dentist has notified the local dental society of the announcement
  2. the dentist has completed a weekend continuing education course in that area
  3. the dentist has practiced general dentistry for at least ten years
  4. the dentist has completed an accredited specialty education program and meets the board's specialty requirements Correct answer.

Explanation

Board rules implementing chapter 466 restrict specialty announcements to dentists who have completed accredited specialty training and satisfy the board's specialty requirements. Advertising a specialty without that qualification is misleading and is a disciplinary ground.

Question 25Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A Florida-licensed dental hygienist must complete continuing education each biennial renewal period totaling at least:

  1. 10 hours, with no mandated topics
  2. 30 hours, including 2 hours on practice management
  3. 24 hours, including 2 hours on the prevention of medical errors Correct answer.
  4. 12 hours, including 1 hour on infection control

Explanation

The board requires dental hygienists to complete 24 hours of continuing education per biennium, including mandated hours such as prevention of medical errors. Dentists carry a higher 30-hour biennial requirement.

Question 26Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

The Board of Dentistry is created within which state agency?

  1. Agency for Health Care Administration
  2. Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  3. Department of Education
  4. Department of Health Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 466.004 creates the Board of Dentistry within the Department of Health, which handles licensure, renewal, and complaint investigation for dental professionals. The board exercises its regulatory functions as part of that department rather than as an independent agency.

Question 27Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which group is represented by required members on the Florida Board of Dentistry?

  1. Dental billing companies
  2. Owners of registered dental laboratories
  3. Dental equipment manufacturers
  4. Licensed dental hygienists Correct answer.

Explanation

The board's membership statute allocates seats to licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, and lay (consumer) members. Laboratory owners, equipment manufacturers, and billing companies have no designated seat on the board.

Question 28Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which body adopts the rules that govern the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in Florida?

  1. The Florida Legislature, through the Administrative Procedures Committee
  2. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation
  3. The Commission on Dental Accreditation
  4. The Board of Dentistry Correct answer.

Explanation

The Legislature sets the statutory framework in chapter 466 and delegates rulemaking to the Board of Dentistry, which adopts practice rules published in the Florida Administrative Code. The board's rules carry the force of law for licensees.

Question 29Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which penalty may the Board of Dentistry impose against a licensee?

  1. An order that the licensee pay the patient treble damages
  2. A criminal conviction entered by the board
  3. A reprimand and an administrative fine Correct answer.
  4. A term of imprisonment of up to 1 year

Explanation

Board penalties are administrative and include reprimand, probation, restrictions, suspension, revocation, and fines. Imprisonment and criminal convictions come only from courts, and damages are awarded in civil litigation.

Question 30Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

To qualify for a Florida dental license, an applicant's dental education must be completed at a school accredited by which body?

  1. The Florida Board of Governors
  2. The Agency for Health Care Administration
  3. The Joint Commission
  4. The Commission on Dental Accreditation Correct answer.

Explanation

Section 466.006 requires graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Accreditation ensures the applicant's training meets national predoctoral standards.

Question 31Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist holds a Florida health access dental license. Where may that dentist practice?

  1. In the approved health access setting for which it was issued Correct answer.
  2. Only in a hospital-based dental clinic
  3. In any Florida county, provided the dentist files quarterly reports
  4. Only in a dental school faculty practice

Explanation

The health access dental license under section 466.0067 allows a dentist to serve patients in an approved health access setting located in an underserved area. It is a limited license tied to that setting, not a general license to practice anywhere in the state.

Question 32Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Florida dental licenses are renewed on what schedule?

  1. Biennially Correct answer.
  2. Every 3 years, on December 31
  3. Annually, on the licensee's birthdate
  4. Every 5 years, on June 30

Explanation

Chapter 466 provides for biennial renewal of dental licenses, and the continuing education requirement is measured over that same 2-year renewal period.

Question 33Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

When a dental hygienist works under direct supervision, what must the supervising dentist do?

  1. Be on the premises and have authorized the procedure Correct answer.
  2. Review and countersign the hygienist's notes within 24 hours
  3. Hold a separate supervision permit issued by the board
  4. Be reachable by telephone within 30 minutes of any procedure

Explanation

Direct supervision means the dentist has examined the patient, authorized the service, and remains physically on the premises while the hygienist performs it. Telephone availability or later chart review describes a lesser level of oversight.

Question 34Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Services provided under indirect supervision require what?

  1. That the dentist be available but need not be present Correct answer.
  2. That the dentist remain in the operatory during the procedure
  3. That the board approve a supervision plan before each visit
  4. That a second hygienist be present to observe the procedure

Explanation

Indirect supervision requires the dentist to have authorized the procedures and to remain available for consultation, but the dentist does not have to be on the premises.

Question 35Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which category of tasks may a dentist delegate to a trained dental assistant?

  1. Remediable tasks Correct answer.
  2. Treatment planning
  3. Final diagnosis
  4. Prescribing medications

Explanation

Section 466.024 permits a dentist to delegate remediable tasks to dental assistants. Diagnosis, treatment planning, and prescribing require the judgment of a licensed dentist and cannot be delegated.

Question 36Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which service falls within the scope of dental hygiene practice in Florida?

  1. Administering general anesthesia to a patient
  2. Preparing a tooth for a porcelain crown
  3. Removing calculus and stains Correct answer.
  4. Surgical extraction of an impacted third molar

Explanation

Dental hygiene includes prophylaxis, meaning the removal of calcareous deposits, accretions, and stains from the teeth, along with other procedures the board authorizes. Surgery, crown preparation, and general anesthesia are dental procedures.

Question 37Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which entity must register with the Department of Health before operating in Florida?

  1. A dental supply distributor
  2. A dental staffing agency
  3. A dental laboratory Correct answer.
  4. A dental practice marketing firm

Explanation

Chapter 466 requires dental laboratories to register with the department before they may fabricate dental appliances for Florida dentists. Staffing agencies, suppliers, and marketing firms are ordinary businesses not subject to that registration.

Question 38Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A patient visits a registered dental laboratory and asks the technician to make a denture without seeing a dentist. What does chapter 466 require?

  1. It may if the technician holds a license from another state
  2. It may if the patient signs a written consent form and pays in advance
  3. It may not; a laboratory needs a dentist's authorization Correct answer.
  4. It may fabricate the denture and bill the patient directly

Explanation

Dental laboratories work only from a written work authorization issued by a licensed dentist and may not deal directly with patients or fabricate prostheses on their own initiative.

Question 39Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist permits an unlicensed employee to place restorations in patients' teeth. This conduct is best characterized as what?

  1. Aiding the unlicensed practice of dentistry Correct answer.
  2. A minor rule violation that requires only a warning letter
  3. A lawful arrangement if the employee is supervised
  4. Permissible if the employee holds a dental assisting certificate

Explanation

Placing restorations is the practice of dentistry and may be performed only by a licensed dentist. Allowing an unlicensed person to do it is assisting unlicensed practice and exposes the dentist to board discipline.

Question 40Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist whose judgment is impaired by alcohol reports to work and treats patients. Under chapter 466, how is this conduct treated?

  1. Actionable only if a criminal charge has been filed against the dentist
  2. A matter for the employer only, outside the board's authority
  3. Not actionable unless a patient is actually injured by the dentist
  4. A ground for discipline based on inability to practice safely Correct answer.

Explanation

Being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety because of illness or the use of alcohol or drugs is itself a disciplinary ground. The board may act regardless of whether a patient was harmed or a criminal charge was filed.

Question 41Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A general dentist performs a procedure requiring training the dentist never received. Which statement describes the statutory problem?

  1. No problem exists if the patient gives written informed consent before treatment
  2. The dentist practiced beyond the scope of the license, a disciplinary ground Correct answer.
  3. The dentist has committed a criminal act that requires imprisonment
  4. No problem exists if the fee is refunded after the patient complains

Explanation

A Florida license authorizes practice within the licensee's education, training, and competence. Performing procedures outside that scope is a disciplinary ground even when the patient consents.

Question 42Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Within what period must a Florida licensee report an adverse action taken by another state against the licensee's dental license?

  1. 30 days Correct answer.
  2. Only at the next renewal
  3. 6 months
  4. 1 year

Explanation

Chapter 466 requires the licensee to notify the board in writing within 30 days after learning that another jurisdiction has taken adverse action against the license. Waiting for renewal is too late and is itself a violation.

Question 43Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which conviction may support board discipline against a Florida dentist?

  1. Only a conviction entered by a jury after a full trial in Florida
  2. A conviction of a crime that directly relates to the practice of dentistry Correct answer.
  3. Only a felony conviction arising from a dental practice in Florida
  4. Any criminal conviction, regardless of its connection to dental practice

Explanation

Disciplinary statutes reach convictions and pleas of nolo contendere entered in any jurisdiction, but only where the offense directly relates to the practice of dentistry or the ability to practice.

Question 44Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist ignores a final order of the Board of Dentistry requiring supervision of her prescribing practices. What follows under chapter 466?

  1. Consequences arise only if a patient is actually harmed by the violation
  2. The matter must be prosecuted as unlicensed practice of dentistry
  3. No consequence follows, because compliance with board orders is voluntary
  4. It is a disciplinary ground Correct answer.

Explanation

Failing to comply with a lawful order of the board is expressly listed among the grounds for disciplinary action. The violation is complete when the order is disregarded, regardless of patient harm.

Question 45Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist who cannot be present asks a retired former partner to sign patient records using the retired partner's license number. How is this conduct described?

  1. Acceptable if the retired partner reviews the chart remotely
  2. Acceptable as long as no fee is exchanged between the dentists
  3. A minor billing error that carries no board consequence at all
  4. Use of another person's license, a disciplinary violation Correct answer.

Explanation

A license is personal to its holder, and records must accurately identify who provided care. Signing under another licensee's name and number misrepresents the provider and violates chapter 466.

Question 46Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which requirement applies to an applicant for a Florida dental hygiene license?

  1. A bachelor's degree in any health-related science field plus CPR
  2. Graduation from an accredited program and passage of the required exams Correct answer.
  3. Completion of a board-approved 12-month apprenticeship under a licensed dentist
  4. Sponsorship by two actively practicing Florida dentists in good standing

Explanation

Dental hygiene licensure requires graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program together with the required national and clinical examinations. Apprenticeships, dentist sponsorships, and unrelated degrees do not substitute.

Question 47Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

A dentist submits insurance claims for crowns that were never made. What is the statutory effect?

  1. An issue only when the insurer files a complaint with the board
  2. A ground for discipline as fraud in insurance claims Correct answer.
  3. Lawful as long as the patient agrees to keep the payments
  4. A private billing dispute between the dentist and the insurer

Explanation

Making fraudulent or deceptive representations in connection with the practice of dentistry, including false insurance claims, is a disciplinary ground. The board may proceed whether or not the insurer complains.

Question 48Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Under what circumstance may the department issue an emergency order suspending a dentist's license before a hearing?

  1. When the dentist has filed for personal bankruptcy protection
  2. When the dentist has missed two consecutive continuing education deadlines
  3. When a single patient complains in writing about the dentist's fees
  4. When probable cause shows an immediate serious danger to the public Correct answer.

Explanation

An emergency suspension is available when there is probable cause to believe the practitioner presents an immediate serious danger to the public health, safety, and welfare. It is an extraordinary remedy reserved for imminent risk.

Question 49Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

An unlicensed person who never attended dental school places implants and adjusts dentures for paying customers. How is this conduct classified under chapter 466?

  1. The unlicensed practice of dentistry, subject to criminal penalties Correct answer.
  2. A civil matter only, involving refunds to the disappointed customers
  3. Legal, because dental implants are regulated as medical devices by FDA
  4. Legal if a licensed physician provides oversight of the work being done

Explanation

Diagnosing and treating conditions of the oral cavity, including surgery and the fitting of prostheses, constitutes the practice of dentistry and requires a Florida license. Performing those services without a license is a criminal violation.

Question 50Chapter 466, Florida Statutes - Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, and Dental Laboratories

Which statement about the Board of Dentistry's jurisdiction is correct?

  1. The board licenses and disciplines hygienists as well as dentists Correct answer.
  2. The board sets the scope of practice for dental laboratory technicians
  3. The board licenses dentists but has no authority over hygienists
  4. The board's authority is limited to dentists employed in public health

Explanation

Chapter 466 gives the board regulatory authority over both dentists and dental hygienists, including licensure, supervision standards, and discipline. Laboratory technicians are addressed through laboratory registration rather than through individual licensure by the board.