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1. 1An Arizona dental hygiene graduate is assembling the examination evidence required for initial licensure. Which complete combination must the applicant have passed?

   1. A. The national dental hygiene board examination, a qualifying clinical examination, and the Arizona dental jurisprudence examination
   2. B. The national dental hygiene board examination, a radiography examination, and a local-anesthesia examination
   3. C. A qualifying clinical examination, a dental assisting examination, and the Arizona dental jurisprudence examination
   4. D. The national dental hygiene board examination, an expanded-functions examination, and a nitrous-oxide examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Arizona law states that an applicant must have passed “all of the following”: the national board examination, a qualifying clinical examination, and the Arizona dental jurisprudence examination. The applicant therefore needs all three listed in A.

   Reference: 32-1285 - Applicants for licensure; examination requirements — A.R.S. § 32-1285

2. 2How many recognized continuing dental education credit hours must an Arizona dental hygienist complete in each renewal period?

   1. A. 30
   2. B. 36
   3. C. 45
   4. D. 63

   Answer: C

   Explanation: R4-11-1204(A) states: “A dental hygienist shall complete 45 Credit Hours” in each renewal period.

   Reference: 4 A.A.C. 11 — R4-11-1204(A), page 22

3. 3A first-time Arizona dental hygienist applicant files on August 1, 2026. How recent must the required state or regional clinical examination be?

   1. A. Within the preceding two years
   2. B. Within the preceding three years
   3. C. Within the preceding five years
   4. D. Within the preceding seven years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-1285(2) requires a clinical examination administered “within five years preceding filing the application.”

   Reference: 32-1285 - Applicants for licensure; examination requirements — A.R.S. § 32-1285(2)

4. 4Within the 45-hour renewal total, what is the minimum Arizona dental hygienist allocation to the listed clinical and dental-health subject areas?

   1. A. 15 hours
   2. B. 20 hours
   3. C. 25 hours
   4. D. 31 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: R4-11-1204(A)(1) requires “At least 25 Credit Hours” in the listed dental, medical, hygiene, periodontal, radiology, emergency, recordkeeping, public-health, and related areas.

   Reference: 4 A.A.C. 11 — R4-11-1204(A)(1), page 22

5. 5What is the minimum age for an applicant seeking an Arizona dental hygienist license?

   1. A. 17
   2. B. 18
   3. C. 19
   4. D. 21

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-1284(A) provides that an applicant “shall be at least eighteen years of age.”

   Reference: 32-1284 - Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application — A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)

6. 6What is the maximum number of Arizona dental hygienist renewal hours that may come from practice organization and management, patient management skills, and health-care delivery methods?

   1. A. 8 hours
   2. B. 11 hours
   3. C. 14 hours
   4. D. 15 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R4-11-1204(A)(2) allows “No more than 11 Credit Hours” in those management and delivery subjects.

   Reference: 4 A.A.C. 11 — R4-11-1204(A)(2), page 23

7. 7An Arizona dental hygiene applicant is paying the profession-specific jurisprudence examination fee that accompanies the application. What amount applies?

   1. A. $35
   2. B. $55
   3. C. $100
   4. D. $325

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A.R.S. § 32-1284(A) sets “a nonrefundable Arizona dental jurisprudence examination fee of $100” for a dental hygienist applicant.

   Reference: 32-1284 - Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application — A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)

8. 8What supervision level does Arizona's dental rule require when a hygienist applies preventive and therapeutic agents?

   1. A. Direct supervision
   2. B. General supervision
   3. C. Personal supervision
   4. D. No supervision

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R4-11-601(A) provides that a dental hygienist may apply preventive and therapeutic agents “under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.”

   Reference: 4 A.A.C. 11 — R4-11-601(A), page 16

9. 9Which Arizona dental hygiene applicant is entitled to waiver of the $100 jurisprudence examination fee?

   1. A. A holder of a valid restricted permit
   2. B. A graduate of an Arizona dental hygiene school
   3. C. An applicant who passed the clinical examination within one year
   4. D. An applicant who already holds a local-anesthesia certificate

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute directs that “The board shall waive this fee for candidates who are holders of valid restricted permits.”

   Reference: 32-1284 - Qualifications of applicant; application; fee; fingerprint clearance card; rules; denial or suspension of application — A.R.S. § 32-1284(A)

10. 10An Arizona hygienist plans to perform a procedure using botulinum toxin type A or dermal fillers. Which set of conditions does the Board identify for that procedure?

    1. A. Dentist recommendation or prescription, the required continuing education each renewal, and general supervision
    2. B. Patient request, prior hygiene experience, and direct physician supervision
    3. C. Board preapproval for each patient, a national examination, and personal supervision
    4. D. Employer policy, written patient consent, and affiliated-practice status

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The Board identifies all three conditions: “The procedure is recommended or prescribed by the supervising dentist.”; “The dental hygienist has received at least 12 hours of CE, each renewal, to safely perform the procedure.”; and “The procedure is performed under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.”

    Reference: Common Pitfalls V.12 | State Board of Dental Examiners — Question 1 options and feedback