





Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Prepare for your exams
Study with the several resources on Docsity
Earn points to download
Earn points by helping other students or get them with a premium plan
Community
Ask the community for help and clear up your study doubts
Discover the best universities in your country according to Docsity users
Free resources
Download our free guides on studying techniques, anxiety management strategies, and thesis advice from Docsity tutors
NC DENTAL LAWS The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to; a. affect the public health, safety and welfare b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina d. All objects and purposes mentioned. - CORRECT ANSWER -d. All objects and purposes mentioned. Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of: a. 6 dentists, 1 RDH and 2 citizens of NC b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC c. 5 dentists, 2 RDH and 1 citizen of NC d. 6 dentist, 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC - CORRECT ANSWER -b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC Each member of the board is elected for how many years? a. 4 b. 1 c. 3 d. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER -c. 3 All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which one is the exception? a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving l
Typology: Exams
1 / 9
This page cannot be seen from the preview
Don't miss anything!
The practice of dentistry in the State of North Carolina is hereby declared to; a. affect the public health, safety and welfare b. subject to regulation and control in the public interest c. only allow qualified persons to be permitted to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina d. All objects and purposes mentioned. - CORRECT ANSWER - d. All objects and purposes mentioned. Said Board of Dental Examiners shall consist of: a. 6 dentists, 1 RDH and 2 citizens of NC b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC c. 5 dentists, 2 RDH and 1 citizen of NC d. 6 dentist, 2 RDH, and 1 citizen of NC - CORRECT ANSWER - b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC Each member of the board is elected for how many years? a. 4 b. 1 c. 3 d. 2 - CORRECT ANSWER - c. 3 All of the following acts or things except ONE constitutes the practice of dentistry. Which one is the exception? a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners.
b. Takes or makes an impression of the human teeth, gums or jaws c. Removes stains, accretions or deposits from the human teeth d. Uses a Roentgen or - ray machine or device for dental treatment or diagnostic purposes e. Corrects the malposition or malformation of the human teeth - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Operation of a nonprofit health care facility serving low-income populations not approved by the State Health Director or his designee and approved by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners. A dental assistant, or dental hygienist who shows evidence of education and training in Nitrous-Oxide-Oxygen Inhalant Conscious Sedation may aid and assist a licensed dentist in the administration of N2O2 by: a. receives at least one year of on-the-job training b. acquiring at least 6 hours of educational training c. more than 8 hours of educational training d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program - CORRECT ANSWER
The ___________________________________________may provide a criminal record check to the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners for a person who applied for a license through the Board. a. State Bureau of Investigation b. Department of Public Safety c. American Dental Hygienists' Association d. Department of Justice - CORRECT ANSWER - b. Department of Public Safety The original license granted by the NC State Board of DE shall bear which of the following: a. serial number b. All answers are needed. c. Signed by the president - CORRECT ANSWER - b. All answers are needed. In order to be granted licensure by credentials as a dentist, you must meet which of the following conditions? a. Been retired for less than 5 years b. All conditions must be met. c. May be dishonorably discharged from the armed forces d. Has not failed an examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners e. May have one felony conviction - CORRECT ANSWER - d. Has not failed an examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners May be given a "limited volunteer dental license" to practice in which of the following settings: a. Dental hygiene program b. Dental school c. May volunteer in any of the settings listed. d. Private practice e. Nonprofit health care facilities - CORRECT ANSWER - e. Nonprofit health care facilities
A temporary volunteer permit for dentist shall be valid no more than _______________year (s) from the date of issue. a. 4 years b. 1 year c. 5 years d. 2 years e. 3 years - CORRECT ANSWER - b. 1 year Each application for general dentistry license costs ________________________. a. $1, b. $1, c. $1, d. $ e. $2,000 - CORRECT ANSWER - b. $1, The North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners shall have the power and authority to: a. revoke or suspend a license to practice dentistry b. All answers are accurate c. invoke such other disciplinary measures, censure, or probative terms against a licensee as it deems fit and proper d. refuse to issue a certificate of renewal of a license to practice dentistry e. refuse to issue a license to practice dentistry - CORRECT ANSWER - b. All answers are accurate Which of the following DOES NOT warrant disciplinary action? a. A casual user of intoxicants b. Has engaged in any act or acts of fraud, deceit or misrepresentation in obtaining or attempting to obtain a licens or the renewal thereof.
e. $100 - CORRECT ANSWER - e. $ Acts that are deemed to be under the supervision of a licensed dentist include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Public health hygienist b. all need to be supervised. c. Dental school instructors d. Private practice dental hygienist - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Public health hygienist The Board shall evaluate the testing agency on the following criteria: a. Whether the examination includes procedures performed on manikins as part of the assessment of clinical competencies b. Cost to the applicant of the examination c. How long the testing agency has been conducting examinations d. Number of states that recognize the results of the testing agency's examination - CORRECT ANSWER - a. Whether the examination includes procedures performed on manikins as part of the assessment of clinical competencies The Board shall keep on file in its office at all times a complete record of the names, addresses, license number and ___________________of all persons entitled to practice dental hygiene in this State. a. phone numbers b. name of dental practice c. renewal certificate numbers d. email addresses - CORRECT ANSWER - c. renewal certificate numbers The applicant for licensure for dental hygiene meet three criteria. What are the criteria? a. Graduate of an approved DH program, have a good credit report, graduate of accredited high school or equivalent b. Good moral character, graduate of an approved DH program, good credit report
c. Good moral character, graduate of an approved DH program, graduate of accredited high school or equivalent d. Graduate of an approved DH program, does not have a criminal record, graduate of accredited high school or equivalent - CORRECT ANSWER - c. Good moral character, graduate of an approved DH program, graduate of accredited high school or equivalent What condition must a applicant who wants licensure by credentials meet? a. less than one felony conviction b. Minimum of three years practicing immediately preceding the date of application c. passed the licensure examination administered by the NC Board of Dental Examiners on the fourth attempt d. no history of disciplinary action in Armed Forces for state or territory - CORRECT ANSWER