What is required regarding supervision for dental procedures in Florida?

• A. No supervision
• B. Supervision by a licensed dentist with Board-defined level
• C. Procedures are performed under supervision by a licensed dentist, with the level defined by the Board
• D. Supervision by a physician

Answer: (C)

In Florida, dental procedures must be carried out under the supervision of a licensed dentist, and the exact level of supervision is defined by the Florida Board of Dentistry for each procedure. This means the dentist oversees the work and that the required degree of oversight—whether the dentist must be on-site, available for guidance, or otherwise—depends on what the Board has established for that specific procedure. The supervising professional is the dentist, not a physician. This option is the best answer because it captures both the necessity of dentist supervision and the fact that the level of supervision is defined by the Board for each procedure.