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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. ✔✔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 ✔✔b. 6 dentist, 1 RDH and 1 citizen of NC
The dental hygienist or the consumer member cannot participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involves the insurance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dentistry in the State of North Carolina. True
False ✔✔True
The consumer member may participate or vote in any matters of the Board which involve the issuance, renewal or revocation of the license to practice dental hygiene in the State of North Carolina. True
False ✔✔False
Each member of the board is elected for how many years? a. 4 b. 1 c. 3
d. 2 ✔✔c. 3
Dental hygienists shall be elected to the Board in an election held in accordance with the procedures hereinafter provided in which those persons licensed to practice dental hygiene in North Carolina and residing or practicing in North Carolina shall be entitled to vote. True
False ✔✔True
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 ✔✔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 ✔✔d. obtaining education and training within a formal education program
A person, firm or corporation so employed or engaged, when constructing or repairing such dentures, bridges or replacements, must obtain what from the dentist? a. DDS license b. written work order c. Written contract
d. Financial compensation ✔✔b. written work order
A dental laboratory must obtain a written work order which must include all of the following information: (more than one answer is needed) a. The patient's name or identification number. b. Name and address of the person, firm or corporation to which the work order is directed. c. Signature of the dentist d. The number of the DDS license e. A description of the work to be done. f. Signature of the dental assistant g. A specification of the type and quality of the materials to be used. h. Date on which the work order was written. ✔✔a. The patient's name or identification number.
b. Name and address of the person, firm or corporation to which the work order is directed. c. Signature of the dentist d. The number of the DDS license e. A description of the work to be done. g. A specification of the type and quality of the materials to be used.
d. in or on behalf of a dental school or college offering a doctoral degree in dentistry operated and conducted in this State and approved by the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners. ✔✔b. all answers are correct
The NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners may refuse to grant a license to any person guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude, or gross immorality, or to any person addicted to the use of alcoholic liquors or narcotic drugs to such extent as, in the opinion of the Board, renders the applicant unfit to practice dentistry. True
False ✔✔True
No person who has failed an examination conducted by the NC State Board of Dental Examiners shall be eligible to receive a provisional license. True
False ✔✔True
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 ✔✔b. Department of Public Safety
On or before the first day of March of each year, each dentist engaged in the practice of dentistry in NC shall make application to the NC State Brd. of Dental Examiners and receive from said Board, subject to the further provisions of this section and of this Article, a certificate of renewal of said license. True False ✔✔False
Activity which would otherwise be considered the practice of dental hygiene performed by students enrolled in a school or college approved by the Board in a board-approved dental hygiene program under the direct supervision of a dental hygienist or a dentist duly licensed in NC should not be constitute the unlawful practice of dentistry. True False ✔✔True
The original license granted by the NC State Board of DE shall bear which of the following:
a. Dental hygiene program b. Dental school c. May volunteer in any of the settings listed. d. Private practice e. Nonprofit health care facilities ✔✔e. Nonprofit health care facilities
The holders of a limited volunteer dental license shall comply with the continuing education requirements adopted by the Board including CPR training. True False ✔✔True
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 ✔✔b. 1 year
Each application for general dentistry license costs ________________________. a. $1, b. $1, c. $1, d. $ e. $2,000 ✔✔b. $1,
The Board shall cooperate with and assist law enforcement agencies and the district attorney conducting a criminal investigation or prosecution of a licensee or person engaged in the unauthorized practice of dentistry, including a management company, by providing information that is relevant to the criminal investigation or prosecution to the investigative agency or district attorney. True False ✔✔True
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
Disciplinary Action may be taken on a dentist who has permitted a dental hygienist or a dental assistant in his employ or under his supervision to do or perform any acts or acts violative of the Article of Dentistry. True False ✔✔True
No disciplinary action will be taken against a dentist for maintaining an unsanitary office, practice or using unsanitary techniques. True False ✔✔False
Whenever any dentist has been deprived of his license, the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners, in its discretion, may restore said license upon due notice being given and hearing had, and satisfactory evidence produced of proper reformation of the licentiate, before restoration. True False ✔✔True
Each member of the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners shall receive as compensation for his services in the performance of his duties under this Article a sum not exceeding
_________________ for each day actually engaged in the performance of the duties of his office. a. $ b. No compensation given as position is voluntary c. $ d. $ e. $300 ✔✔c. $
By which date, must the board make an annual report of its proceedings from the past year, showing therein the examinations given, the fees received, the expenses incurred, the hearings conducted and the results thereof, which said report shall be filed with the Governor of the State of North Carolina. a. February 15th b. March 1st c. March 15th d. January 1st
e. April 15th ✔✔a. February 15th
The Board may enter into agreements with special impaired dentist peer review organizations to include programs for impaired dental hygienists. Special impaired dentist peer review organizations shall have the authority to appoint to the organizations, upon the recommendation of the dental hygienist member of the Board, one additional member who is licensed dental hygienist and the member shall participated in activities and programs as they relate to impaired dental hygienists. True
False ✔✔True
No member of a dental peer review committee of a State or local dental society shall be held liable in damages to any person for any action taken or recommendation made within the scope of the functions of that committee, except with regard to Medicare and Medicaid charges or payment if the committee member acts without malice and in reasonable belief that the action or recommendation was warranted by the facts known to him after reasonable effort to obtain the facts of the matter as to which the action was taken or recommendation was made. True
False ✔✔True
If information is provided to the peer review committee falsely, the person providing the information will have violated a criminal law or may be civilly liable under the law. True
False ✔✔True
The proceedings and records of a dental review committee concerning the investigation and consideration of Medicare and Medicaid charges or payments are NOT held in confidence. True False ✔✔True
The phrase "occupational licensing board" does not include State agencies, staffed by full-time State employees, which as a part of their regular functions may issue licenses. True False ✔✔True
Each occupational licensing board shall prepare a register of all persons currently licensed by the board and shall supplement said register annually by listing the changes made in it by reason of new license issued, licenses revoked or suspended, death, or any other cause. True False ✔✔True
Any occupational licensing board, which financially operates on the licensing fees charged and also occupies state-owned5 office space, shall pay rent. True False ✔✔True
Each applicant for an examination given by any occupational licensing board shall be informed in writing or print of the required grade for passing the examination prior to taking of such examination. True False ✔✔True
Each applicant for an examination given by any occupational licensing board shall be identified, for purposes of the examination, only by number rather than by name. True
False ✔✔True
Each applicant who takes an examination given by any occupational licensing board, and does not pass such examination, shall have the privilege to review his examination in the presence of the board or a representative of the board.
True False ✔✔True
If the board finds that the applicant's criminal conviction history is directly related to the duties and responsibilities for the licensed occupation or the conviction is for a crime that is violent or sexual in nature, the board may deny an applicant a license. True False ✔✔True
Professional licenses may be revoked for nonpayment of child support or for failure to comply with subpoena. True
False ✔✔True
If a military spouse satisfies specific requirements of the board, the military spouse will be allowed to practice the military spouse's occupation in this State without further examination. True
False ✔✔True
