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Which of the following courses is not acceptable for continuing education credit? ✔✔Computer software for the Dental Practice: Whats New?
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In NC, which of the following criteria allows for a DAII to perform coronal polishing? ✔✔successful competition of a 7 hour course
The board has the authority to decline to issue a renewal certificate if a dental hygienist: ✔✔fails to comply with continuing education requirements
A dental hygiene license renewal application must be submitted to the boards office before: ✔✔Jan 1st??
In NC, you are required to maintain records of continuing education for a period of: ✔✔2 years
You can be charged with practicing without a license if you do not renew your license by ✔✔March 31st
Practicing dental hygiene without a current certificate of renewal could result in ✔✔imprisonment, denial of license reinstatement, and a fine
all of the above
When you perform a prophylaxis on a patient under the supervision of a licensed dentist, the term "supervision" ✔✔the dentist must be present in the treatment area or office when the delegated function is being performed
Which member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners supervises and directs investigations? ✔✔secretary-treasurer
The DH member of the Board ✔✔may not vote on the matters of license issuance or suspension for a dentist
The NC State Board of Dental Examiners primary responsibility is to ✔✔regulate the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the interest of the public
What is the minimum number of continuing education clock hours that must be completed in one calendar year a dental hygienist licensed in NC? ✔✔ 6
To work as a public health hygienist under the "direction" of a licensed NC dentist, you must have: ✔✔3 years of experience, current cpr, and 6 hours of CE in medical emergencies
A dental assistant II may monitor patients under nitrous oxide if: ✔✔7 hour course
When performed, the acts of a dental assistant i must be under the direct supervision of a: ✔✔dentist
The NC State Board of Dental Examiners' investigative Panel is composed of all of the following members except: ✔✔boards consumer member
When does the NC State Board of Dental Examiners hold its elections for new board members? ✔✔every three years
How many dental hygienists must sign a written petition for a dental hygienist who is running to become a member of the NC State Board of Dental Examiners ✔✔ 10
If you wish to receive a duplicate copy of any license or certificate issued by the board, you are required to pay a fee of ✔✔$
If you renew your license after January 31st you must ✔✔pay the renewal fee plus a penalty feel
For home study courses to be counted towards the CE requirement, the courses must: ✔✔be related to clinical care, include a post test and issue a certificate of completion
