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How many total members are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - answer-
How many hygienists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - answer-
How many dentists are on the Florida Board of Dentistry? - answer-
How many years of clinical experience must a board member have? - answer-
T/F The board member must still remain primarily in clinical practice during their board appointment. - answer-True
The dentist is required to have CPR training every ___ years and have resuscitative equipment in good working order. - answer-2 years
Who defines the rules for prescriptions, training, certifications, use, and compliance of dentists who give meds or anesthesia? - answer-Florida Board of Dentistry
Can a hygienist PRESCRIBE fluoride or CHX to a patient of record? - answer-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. - answer-True
A dentist may only write a prescription when it pertains to ... - answer-the scope of dentistry
How long is a dental hygiene prescription good for? - answer-24 months ( years)
What MUST be included in a prescription for prescription-strength fluoride gel? - answer-Dentist's license number
The absence of pain without loss of consciousness - answer-Analgesia
Who is primarily responsible for pt records regardless of who provides tx? - answer-The dentist
T/F - With the death of a dentist, all pt records must be transferred to another practice in the same county where the original practice was located. - answer- True
How long must dental labs keep pt records? - answer-4 years following the date the prescription was issued.
If a new pt comes to see the hygienist, but is not yet a pt of record and the dentist leaves for an emergency, how do you proceed? - answer-reschedule the pt with the dentist first before any tx is provided
Which is NOT a form of disinfectant? - answer-isopropyl alcohol
How should impressions be treated that are sent to the lab? - answer-labeled as "treat as infectious material" and sealed in an impervious container
What must you do to extracted teeth of given back to pt? - answer-disinfected
Extracted teeth must be ______ & ________ if being used for science, educational, or testing purposes. - answer-scrubbed and sterilized
How many terms can a dental hygiene board member serve on the Board of Dentistry? - answer-
What is the maximum number of years a board member may serve? - answer- 10
Who appoints the Board of Dentistry members? - answer-Governor of Florida
One member of the board must be as least how old? - answer-
T/F Remedial tasks may be delegated by the dentist if they pose no risk to the patient. - 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 - answer-True
Who delegates what are remediable and delegable tasks? - answer-The Board of Dentistry
The authorization of an irremediable task under GENERAL SUPERVISION is valid for how many months? - 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 - 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.
- 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? - answer-
Up to how many CE hours can you receive for each semester of teaching a course at an ADA accredited school? - answer-
UP to how many CE hours can you receive for attending a Board meeting where disciplinary cases are heard? - answer-
What is the maximum number of CE hours you can receive for doing pro bono work? - answer-7 (30% of required hours per biennium)
Dentists are required to have how many CE hours every two years? - answer- 30
How many minutes are equivalent to 1 CE hour of credit? - answer-
How many minutes are equivalent to a half hour of CE credit? - answer-
T/F - No CE credits will be awarded for participating of less that 25 mins at a time. - answer-True
Which is NOT an appropriate topic for CE? - answer-Chemotherapeutic agents
What IS an appropriate education topic for CE credit? - answer-Board Approved Individual Study
Which of the following is an example of a CE a dental hygienist would take? - answer-Patient Stress Management
When are licensees excused from CE? - answer-In the first biennium of licensure
Dental hygienists are exempt from CE when: - answer-- 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? - answer-4 years
T/F - you do not have to submit proof of CE credits unless you are audited. - answer-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. - answer- True
- failing to report in writing within 30 days of actions against one's license elsewhere
- failure to notify change of address within 10 days (minor violation)
Can a dentist/hygienist accept fees during a license suspension period? - answer-NO! Fines range from $500 to $10,
A change of address must be submitted to the board within ___ days. - answer-10 days, or receive a $250 fine
A dental lab should notify the board for change of address within how many days? - answer-30 days
The loss of feeling and sensation, specifically pain - answer-Anesthesia
The loss of sensation of pain in a specific area without causing loss of consciousness - answer-Local Anesthesia
A controlled state of UNCONSCIOUSNESS, which includes the inability to respond purposefully or maintain an open airway. Parenteral routes - answer- General Anesthesia
Same as general anesthesia except it includes parenteral and enteral routes - answer-Deep sedation
A depressed level of consciousness where patient still maintains ability to control airways and respond to physical stimulation - answer-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. - answer-
A dentist or hygienist that administers any form of anesthesia must have what?
- answer-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? - answer-- $35 permit fee
- transcripts that reflect a minimum of 30 didactic and 30 clinical hours
- certified copy of diploma or certificate
- proof of accepted cert in CPR or ACLS
Anesthesia permit holders must do what if there is a change in location for use of the permit? - answer-Inform the board office in writing PRIOR to changes
T/F - If the dentist uses anesthesia in his/her office, the staff must be properly trained in anticonvulsants. - answer-True
What is a hygienist allowed to do in regards to nitrous? - answer-- CANNOT turn it on
A complete written report of any adverse occurrence related to the administration of local anesthesia must be filed within how many days? - answer-30 days
What equipment should be present in ER recovery rooms when using sedation? - answer-All of the above:
- o2 tank
- EKG machine
- defribrillator
- thermometor
- BP cuff
T/F - A bronchodilator is needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in a dental office. - answer-True
T/F - Oral antibiotics are needed in the recovery room when performing sedation in a dental office. - answer-false
A dental assistant must complete on-the-job training for how many months before receiving a radiographer permit? - answer-3 months
How many months does a dental assistant have to complete an accredited course and be certified by the ADA? - answer-12 months
What is the fee for a radiographer permit? - answer-$
Using the term RDH or hygienist is a _____ if not licensed. - answer- misdemeanor
How recent must an applicant for licensure have taken the NB? - answer-At any date. (previously 10 years)
If the primary dentist is out of town, who can diagnose and tx plan a pt? - answer-Another dentist
Can a dental hygienist repair an x-ray machine? - answer-NO. Only by a licensed technician
Permits may be issued to non-profits for: - answer-- training dental assistants in public schools
- promoting research and training among licensed dentists
- providing dental care for indigents
non-profit permits are issued for how long? - answer-1 year - can be renewed
T/F - Non-profits may apply for approval for hiring unlicensed dentists for care of indigent pts. - answer-True - must show justification for need
The minimum standard of care requires all dentists to carry a/an... - answer- AED (Feb. 2006)
How many people must be present for a dentist to perform conscious sedation on a patient? - answer-
How many people must be present for a dentist to perform general sedation on a patient? - answer-
What is required to be in an operatory of a sedated child patient? - answer-- adequate size to permit access for emergency procedures
- chair equipped for emergency situation, including a CPR board
- suction and backup suction (tonsil suction and catheters)
What is required to be in a recovery room of a sedated child patient? - answer-
- suction and backup suctions
- postive pressure oxygen
- adequate lighting
- adequate size for emergency access
- situated so patient can be observed by dentist of office team member at all times
Equipment that must be in operatory after child conscious sedation: - answer-- positive pressure O2 system w/ full face mask
- airways
- BP cuff and stethoscope
- suctions and catheters
- pulse oximeter
Emergency equipment that must be present for child conscious sedation - answer-- IV setup
- syringes
- tourniquet and tape
- defibrillator
The following drugs must be accessible from operatory or recovery room: - answer-- epinephrine
- atropine
- lidocaine
- narcotic antagonist
- antihistamine
- corticosteroid
- nitroglycerine
Who grants sedation permits? - answer-Board of dentistry
Who is responsible to ensure licenses are displayed? - answer-The dentist
If there are mulitple dentists seeing a pt and there is no dentist of record on file, who is the dentist of record? - answer-The dentist who owns the practice
Who owns the pt's record or chart? - answer-The dentist
In the event that a dentist dies, how long must the records be kept? - answer- Keep records for 4 years
In the event that a dentist dies, where do all the "pt of record" files go? - answer-To another licensed FL dentist in the same county
Any statements, ORAL or WRITTEN, disseminated to the public for the purpose of selling professional services or inducing the public to enter into any obligation relating to those services. - answer-Advertising
A dental advertisement must include: - answer-Dentist info: name, location, phone, license #
Who assumes total responsibility for a dental advertisement? - answer-the dentist
If a dentist advertises something but forgets to put an expiration, the deal is good for? - answer-90 Days
The purpose of advertising is to.... - answer-allow public access to information which provides a sufficient basis to make an informed decision
What type of advertising is prohibited? - answer-In person and telephone ads
Dental ads may NOT be/contain... - answer-- false, deceptive, misleading
- laudatory statements
- intent to create false expectations
- comparisons to other practices
- representations to mislead an ordinarily prudent person
- intent to appeal to a person's fears
T/F - A dental hygienist may NOT represent that he/she is negative for HIV and AIDS - answer-True - you cannot say this bc any minimal risk creates fear with the public
What must an HIV/AIDS-negative representation say? - answer-"This negative HIV test cannot guarantee that I am currently free of HIV." You must inform the pt that the status guarantees nothing.
The process by which all forms of life in an environment are destroyed - answer-Sterilization
The destruction or inhibition of most pathogens while they are in their active growth stage; also the inactivation of some viruses - answer-Disinfection
