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A series of questions and answers related to florida dental law, covering topics such as the composition of the florida board of dentistry, delegation of dental tasks, continuing education requirements for dentists and hygienists, prescription regulations, anesthesia guidelines, and emergency protocols. It serves as a study guide or review material for dental professionals seeking to understand and comply with florida's dental regulations, focusing on key aspects of dental practice, patient care, and legal obligations. This material is useful for exam preparation and staying updated with current standards and practices in florida dentistry. The document also addresses specific requirements for sedation and anesthesia administration, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.
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How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry?
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have?
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? What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve?
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? Governor of Florida One member of the board must be as least how old?
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
bleaching materials is an example of which type of task? 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:
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for being a witness in the review of a disciplinary case?
awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. 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:
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
of consciousness A controlled state of UNCONSCIOUSNESS, which includes the inability to respond purposefully or maintain an open airway. Parenteral routes General Anesthesia Same as general anesthesia except it includes parenteral and enteral routes Deep sedation A depressed level of consciousness where patient still maintains ability to control airways and respond to physical stimulation conscious sedation
A child/pediatric patient is defined by anyone under the age of ___ or is special needs and limits one or more major area of life.
A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what? CPR for health professionals or advanced cardiac life support approved by the ADA, and renewed every 2 years What is required from a hygienist to be able to deliver local anesthesia?
What is required to be in an operatory of a sedated child patient?
Who grants sedation Board of dentistry
permits? Any dentist practicing in FL must notify the BOD in writing by registered mail, post-marked within how many hours, of any mortality or other incident occurring in out pt facilities? 48 hours A complete written report of mortality or other incident must be filed with the BOD within how many days of the incident? 30 days A dental hygienest under ______ supervision may administer local anesthesia to a non- sedated pt older than 15YO if they meet the criteria outlined in the laws manual. Unable!!! The pt MUST be at least 18YO for a hygienist to administer local anesthesia Nitrous Oxide produces...... altered state of consciousness Conscious sedation must NOT do what? Affect the physical ability of the pt What is the minimum oxygen level
T/F - Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in a dental office. false Who is primarily responsible for pt records regardless of who provides tx? The dentist T/F - Tx rendered by someone else in the office must be noted by name or initial. True T/F - If there is no noted dentist of record, it is assumed to be the owner of the practice. True A pt who has received x-rays, an exam from the dentist, and a tx plan is considered to be..... A pt of record Records may be transferred ONLY with the __________ consen t of the pt. Written consent
What minimum items must be included on a pt's record?
the public to enter into any obligation relating to those services.
