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FLORIDA BOARD

Dental Jurisprudence

Final Assessment (Qns & Ans)

2025

General Instructions

1. Read All Questions Carefully: Make sure you understand each question before

ANSing.

2. Time Management: You have a specific amount of time to complete the exam.

Keep an eye on the clock and pace yourself.

• Allowed Materials: Only use materials that are explicitly allowed. Unauthorized

materials can lead to disqualification.

4. ANS Format: Follow the required format for your ANSs. For example, multiple-

choice questions might need you to select the best ANS, while essay questions require detailed responses.

• Academic Integrity: Adhere to the university's honor code. Any form of cheating or

plagiarism is strictly prohibited.

6. Technical Requirements: Ensure your computer and internet connection are

stable. For online exams, you might need a webcam and microphone for proctoring purposes.

7. Submission: Submit your ANSs before the time expires. Late submissions might

not be accepted.

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• Which of the following is a requirement for obtaining a dental

license in Florida?

• Completion of a residency program
• Passing the Florida Dental Licensure Examination
• Membership in a national dental association
• All of the above

Correct ANS: B

Rationale: In Florida, passing the state-specific licensure

examination is a requisite for obtaining a dental license.

• The term "informed consent" encompasses which of the

following components?

• Explanation of procedures performed
• Risks and benefits of treatment
• Alternatives to treatment
• All of the above

Correct ANS: D

Rationale: Informed consent requires all aspects to be disclosed

to the patient to ensure understanding before treatment.

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• Which of the following best describes the concept of "scope

of practice" for dental hygienists in Florida?

• They can perform any procedure as long as a dentist is

present.

• They are limited to performing tasks outlined in the Florida

Dental Practice Act.

• They function independently without any physician

oversight.

• Scope of practice does not apply to dental hygiene.

Correct ANS: B

Rationale: Dental hygienists in Florida must operate within the

limits set by the dental practice act which defines their specific scope of practice.

• What ethical principle is primarily violated if a dentist decides

to perform unnecessary treatments on patients?

• Justice
• Beneficence
• Non-maleficence
• Autonomy

Correct ANS: C

Rationale: Non-maleficence, or the obligation to avoid harm, is

violated when unnecessary treatments are conducted.

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• Which organization regulates dental licensure and practice in

Florida?

• American Dental Association (ADA)
• Florida Department of Health
• National Board Dental Examination (NBDE)
• Florida Dental Association (FDA)

Correct ANS: B

Rationale: The Florida Department of Health is responsible for

the regulation and licensure of dental practitioners in the state.

• When marketing dental services, which of the following

statements is considered ethical?

• "We are the best dental office in Florida!”
• "We provide high-quality care tailored to meet patients'

needs."

• "You will get the best results guaranteed!"
• "Our services are better than those of any other dentist."

Correct ANS: B

Rationale: Ethical advertising must not be misleading and

should focus on quality service.