What is the general purpose of the Florida Administrative Code as it applies to dentistry?

• A. It lists approved dental suppliers
• B. It sets budget for dental schools in the state
• C. It contains the Board's rules and regulations implementing statutes governing dental practice
• D. It prescribes malpractice damages in dental cases

Answer: (C)

The rules that the Board of Dentistry adopts to implement the statutes governing dental practice in Florida are captured in the Florida Administrative Code. This code lays out the concrete requirements for how dentistry is practiced, including licensure and renewal, professional conduct, patient safety standards, continuing education, and the procedures for investigations and disciplinary actions. Because these rules have legal authority, they guide day-to-day practice and ensure consistency across the state. The other options don’t reflect this regulatory framework: the code isn’t simply a list of suppliers, it doesn’t set the state’s dental school budget, and it doesn’t establish malpractice damages—those are addressed by statutes and case law rather than administrative rules.