Jurisprudence Exam Flashcards
Eligible for limited volunteer dental license you must practice within the last?
5 years
Foreign Dentist may practice dentistry in NC only completing how many years in dental school?
2 years
To qualify for Provisional License in NC, must have been licensed to practice dentistry in another jurisdiction for how many years?
2 years
You may administer IV Sedation in your office only
a) To patients who undergo surgical extractions
b) In conjunction with a nurse anesthetist who has special training in anesthesia
c) after securing a Sedation Permit from the board and successfully passing an evaluation conducted by the board
d) After receiving special training that includes at least 40 hours of didactic training and instruction
after securing a Sedation Permit from the board and successfully passing an evaluation conducted by the board
A dentist may be exempt from the continuing education requirement if he/she is
a) Licensed in NC but practicing in another state
b) Working 750 hours or less a year
c) Retired, no longer practicing, wish to maintain license
d) Employed in another line of work other than dentistry
Retired, no longer practicing, wish to maintain license
By which criterion is a Dental Assistant NOT classified as a DAII?
a) Successful completion of an ADA‐accredited dental assisting program + CPR
b) One academic year or longer in an ADA‐accredited dental hygiene program + CPR
c) Successful completion of a 40 hour Board‐approved in dental assisting + CPR
d) Successful completion of Dental assisting National Board exam + CPR
Complete 40 hour board approved in dental assisting & CPR
All records, reports, certificates for completing CE must be maintained for how many years?
2 years
The Board has the right to DENY a provisional license to a dentist or dental hygienist if he/she:
a) Has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency
b) Has been licensed in NC for at least 6 months
c) Has been licensed in another state for 3 years
d) Did not give a notice of prospective employment to the Board within the 60‐day deadline
Disciplined by another dental licensing agency
Allows DAII to perform coronal polishing
Complete 7 hour course in coronal polishing
What facility is a valid NC instructors license allowed to practice dentistry?
Academic Medical Center
Which of the following phrases advertising Dr. Michael Smith’s general dental practice is NOT LEGAL?
a) Michael Smith, DDS, General Dentist, “20% Senior Citizen Discounts”
b) Dr. Michael Smith, General Dentist, “10% discount for payments in full on the day of treatment”
c) Dr. Michael Smith, General Dentist, “Root Canals, Crown & Bridge, Implants”
d) General Dentist claiming “specialist in cosmetic dentistry”
General Dentist claiming “specialist in cosmetic dentistry”
The holder of a NC Dental Intern Permit may only practice under the direction of a licensed NC dentist if he has:
a) Successfully completed dental school program accredited by ADA
b) Successfully completed Dental Nat’l Board Exam
c) Current license in Canada
d) Successfully completed a post‐grad training program recognized by ADA
Successfully completed dental school program accredited by ADA
A DAI or DAII can take radiographs only after completing a radiology course that is based on:
a) 5 hours instructional, 7 hours clinical
b) 7 hours instructional, 7 hours clinical
c) 10 hours instructional, 7 hours clinical
d) 20 hours instructional, 7 hours clinical
7 hours instructional, 7 hours clinical
Which of the following professional corporation names is NOT LEGAL?
a) Dr. John E. Doe & Associates, Inc.
b) John E. Doe, DDS, PA
c) Drs. Smith, Jones & Davis, PCwith
d) Drs. Smith, Jones, Davis, Monroe & Cooper. PLLC
Dr. John E. Doe & Associates, Inc.
NC State Board of Dental Examiners consists of:
a) 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 consumer member
b) 6 dentist, 1 hygienist, 2 consumer members
c) 6 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 consumer member
d) 6 dentists, 2 hygienists, 2 consumer members
6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 consumer member
By law, which of the following applies to a licensed dentist who has 3 offices in NC?
a) A duplicate of their original license & current renewal certificate must be displayed in each office
b) 3 dental hygienists must be employed per office
c) Dentist must work at least 1 day/ week at each office
d) Dentist must supply to the Board a list of all dentists working in each office
A duplicate of their original license & current renewal certificate must be displayed in each office
How many years must a licensed NC dentist maintain complete tx records on all patients treated?
a) 2
b) 5
c) 10
d) 15
10 years
An individual with a Limited Volunteer Dental license can practice at which of the following settings:
a) Hospital
b) State/county health dept
c) Non‐profit health care facility, serving low income
d) Private dental office
Nono-profit health care facility, serving low income
A licensed NC dentist must retain a duplicate copy of lab work orders for a period of how many years?
a) 1 year
b) 2 years
c) 3 years
d) 4 years
2 years
You may legally hire 5 Dental Hygienists if:
a) 1 is practicing DH / per dentist
b) 2 are practing DH/ per dentist
c) 3 are practicing DH / per dentist
d) 4 are practicing DH / per dentist
2 are practicing DH/per dentist
The NC board of Dental Examiners primary responsibility is to:
a) Offer legal advice on laws/rules of state of NC
b) Maintain a centralized records center of all dental personnel (dentists, DHs, DAs in NC)
c) Work in conjunction w/ NC Dental Society & NCDH association to improve the profession
d) Regulate practice of dentistry and DH in interest of public
Regulate practice of dentistry and DH in interest of public
What is the certificate of Registration Fee for a professional limited liability cooperation or association?
$50
A NC licensed dentist must contribute as part of their yearly renewal to the:
a) Caring Dental Professionals Profram
b) ADA
c) NC Dental Society
d) Academy of General Dentistryaccumulate
Caring Dental Professionals Program
After receiving a Dental intern permit, how many additional 1 year periods may be renewed?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
5
How many dentists must sign a written petition for a dentist who is running for member of State Board?
a) 5
b) 10
c) 15
d) 20
10 dentists
If you wish to receive a duplicate of any license or certificate issued by the Board, you must pay fee of:
a) $10
b) $15
c) $25
d) $50
$25
Which of the following courses is not acceptable for continuing education?
a) HIV and infectious Disease
b) Pharmacology
c) Perio Disease
d) Staff Management
Staff Management
Which member of NC state board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs investigations?
a) President
b) Vice President
c) Secretary-Treasurer
d) Consumer Member
President
What is the certificate of Registration fee for a professional limited liability corporation or association?
a) $15
b) $25
c) $45
d) $50
$50
As a licensed dentist in NC you are required by law to:
a) Give a patient original or copies of xrays and tx summary within 30 days of request
b) File insurance claims for patients who have insurance
c) Examine each patient after a hygiene appointment
d) Notify the board office when you dismiss a patient
Give a patient original or copies of x-rays and tx summary within 30 days of request
Treatment records on all patients shall include all the following EXCEPT:
a) Patient’s nearest relative or responsible party
b) Radiographs, study models, diagnostic aids
c) Specific treatment rendered and by whom
d) Name and strength of any medications prescribed
Patient’s nearest relative or responsible party
How many hours of home study, online or correspondence courses may apply towards continuation education requirements?
a) None
b) 3
c) Any or all
d) 5
Any or all
How many hours must a dental hygienist accumulate in the past 2 years in order to qualify for licensure by credentials in NC?
a) 1000
b) 2000
c) 3000
d) 4000
2000 hours
What action does the Board take if a complaint is made against a NC Dentist?
a) Immediately suspend the license
b) Disregard the complaint unless another complaint is received
c) Suspend the license until a decision is rendered
d) Notify the dentist of the patient’s complaint and allow him to respond
Notify the dentist of the patient’s complaint and allow him to respond
The NC State Board of Dental Examiners’ Investigative Panel is composed of all except:
a) Consumer Member
b) Legal Counsel
c) Investigations Coordinator
d) Investigators
Consumer Member
When a hygienist performs prophylaxis under supervision of a licensed dentist, “Supervision” means
a) Present in treatment room while prophy is performed
b) Near office but may be in another building within same complex
c) Able to be reached by phone when prophy is being performed
d) Present in tx area or office when prophy is being performed
Present in tx area or office when prophy is being performed
In NC, which of the following functions cannot be performed by a licensed NC dental hygienist?
a) Removal of sutures
b) Subgingival curettage
c) Placement of perio Chip or similar resorbable agents
d) Application of sealants
Subgingival curettage
If a dentist wishes to be classified as a semi‐retired Class I, how many hours is he allowed to work in a year?
a) No more than 80
b) No more than 100in
c) No more than 120
d) No more than 250
No more than 250
How many clock hours of continuing education is a licensed dentist required to complete over one year? a) 12
b) 15
c) 20
d) 30
15 hours
A DAII can monitor Nitrous Oxide only:
a) After completing a 40 hour board approved course in Nitrous
b) The dentist is in the treatment room while the procedure is being performed
c) After completing a 7 hour board approved course in Nitrous
d) If a dental hygienist is in the treatment room while the procedure is being performed
After completing a 7 hour board approved course in Nitrous
If you wish to receive a duplicate of any license or certificate issued by the board, you must pay a fee of:
a) $10
b) $15
c) $25
d) $50
25$
If any agent or investigator from the Board arrives at a dental office, the dentist is required by law to:
a) Permit the investigator to observe a patient procedure upon request
b) Cease practicing until the investigator’s inquiry is complete
c) Permit the investigator to inspect his office premises and review patient records
d) Present for review and inspection copies of all dental lab work of previous 2 years
Present for review and inspection copies of all dental lab work of previous 2 years
A dentist may qualify for licensure by credentials if he/she is:
a) a graduate of an ADA-accredited dental school and has been licensed for a least one year in another state or jurisdiction and has no disciplinary actions
b) Employed by federal agency for a minimum of 6 months and has a current dental license in any state, country or jurisdiction
c) A foreign‐trained dentist who is currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction and has been in continuous active clinical patient care for a least the last 8years
d) Currently licensed in another state or jurisdiction and has been in continuous active clinical practice with at least 5,000 hours in clinical direct patient care for last 5 years
a graduate of an ADA-accredited dental school and has been licensed for a least one year in another state or jurisdiction and has no disciplinary actions
When does the NC State Board of Examiners hold its elections for new Board Members?
a) Every year
b) Every 2 years
c) Every 3 years
d) Every 4 years
Every year
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you fail to renew your license by:
a) Jan 31
b) Mar 31
c) Aug 31
d) Dec 31
Mar 31
A Dentist licensed in NC may receive 10 hours of continuing education if he/she is employed full time and practicing dentistry at:
a) Private dental office that serves low‐income population
b) Hospital, sanatorium
c) Non‐profit health care facility serving low‐income population
d) Federal, state or county government agency
Federal, state or county government agency
Dental and Dental Hygiene Board members for the NCSBDE are elected to serve for an initial term of how many years?
a) one
b) two
c) three
d) four
three
How long after following the death or retirement of a North Carolina licensed dentist may his/her name be left on any office door, stationary, and/or bill heading?
a) 6 months
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) none of the above
1 year
