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1. 1How many licensed persons are needed at minimum to form an Arkansas dental corporation?

   1. A. One
   2. B. Two
   3. C. Three
   4. D. Five

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “One (1) or more persons licensed pursuant to the Arkansas Dental Practice Act, §17-82-101 et seq., may associate to form a corporation” The Dental Corporation Act permits one or more persons licensed under the Dental Practice Act to associate to form the corporation.

   Reference: Dental Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 4-29-404

2. 2An Arkansas dentist is preparing for biennial renewal. How many continuing-education units must the dentist document for the two-year reporting period?

   1. A. 40 CEUs
   2. B. 50 CEUs
   3. C. 30 CEUs
   4. D. 60 CEUs

   Answer: B

   Explanation: “The requirement for minimum continuing education for Arkansas-licensed dentists will be fifty (50) CEUs for every two-year reporting period.” 17 CAR § 115-1404 requires Arkansas-licensed dentists to complete 50 CEUs for every two-year reporting period. The other values are credible requirements used for other license types or reporting structures, but not the dentist total.

   Reference: 17 CAR Part 115 Current — 17 CAR § 115-1404(b)

3. 3Who may provide dental treatment, consultation, or advice as an employee of an Arkansas dental corporation?

   1. A. Only an employee licensed under the Dental Practice Act
   2. B. Any employee supervised by an officer
   3. C. Any shareholder's designee
   4. D. Any employee with a dental-school degree

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “only if they are licensed pursuant to the Arkansas Dental Practice Act” Arkansas Code § 4-29-404 permits corporate employees to give treatment, consultation, or advice only if licensed under that Act.

   Reference: Dental Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 4-29-404

4. 4In Arkansas, when does each two-year continuing-education reporting period for dentists begin?

   1. A. January 1 of an even-numbered year
   2. B. July 1 of an even-numbered year
   3. C. January 1 of an odd-numbered year
   4. D. On the individual license anniversary

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “The first reporting period will begin January 1, 1994, and end December 31, 1995.” “Each reporting period will start on an even-numbered year.” Together these sentences establish the January 1 start and even-numbered-year cycle; it is not anniversary-based.

   Reference: 17 CAR Part 115 Current — 17 CAR § 115-1404(b)(3)

5. 5What effect does forming an Arkansas dental corporation have on the dentist-patient relationship and professional liability?

   1. A. It does not alter the governing relationship or liability
   2. B. It transfers all liability to the corporation
   3. C. It limits liability to the corporate registration fee
   4. D. It converts the relationship into a commercial contract only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “This subchapter does not alter any law applicable to the relationship between a dentist furnishing dental service and a person receiving the service, including liability arising out of the service.” Arkansas Code § 4-29-403 states that the Dental Corporation Act does not alter laws governing the dentist-patient relationship, including liability arising from services.

   Reference: Dental Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 4-29-403

6. 6A dentist receives an initial Arkansas license in September. Which timing rule governs when the dentist's continuing-education requirement begins?

   1. A. It begins immediately upon license issuance
   2. B. It begins on the first day of the following calendar year
   3. C. It begins with the next complete biennial cycle
   4. D. It begins on the first license anniversary

   Answer: B

   Explanation: “The requirement for minimum continuing education for new licensees (dentists and dental hygienists) will begin January 1 of the calendar year following their licensure and be prorated if not at the start of the new reporting period.” Under 17 CAR § 115-1404(d), a new licensee's CE obligation begins on the first day of the calendar year following licensure and is prorated when necessary.

   Reference: 17 CAR Part 115 Current — 17 CAR § 115-1404(d)

7. 7Who may serve as an officer, director, or shareholder of an Arkansas dental corporation?

   1. A. A person licensed under the Dental Practice Act
   2. B. Any Arkansas resident
   3. C. Any healthcare licensee
   4. D. Any employee approved by the shareholders

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “All of the officers, directors and shareholders of a corporation subject to this subchapter shall at all times be persons licensed pursuant to the Arkansas Dental Practice Act, §17-82-101 et seq.” Arkansas Code § 4-29-406 requires all officers, directors, and shareholders to be licensed under the Dental Practice Act.

   Reference: Dental Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 4-29-406

8. 8After a CE reporting period ends, how long must an Arkansas dentist retain records supporting the reported hours?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Three years
   3. C. Four years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: “All records relative to CE hours must be maintained by the licensee for at least three (3) years from the end of the reporting period.” 17 CAR § 115-1406 requires CE records to be maintained for at least three years from the end of the reporting period.

   Reference: 17 CAR Part 115 Current — 17 CAR § 115-1406(b)(2)

9. 9Before an Arkansas dental corporation opens a dental establishment, what must it obtain?

   1. A. A certificate of registration from the Dental Board
   2. B. A compact privilege
   3. C. A specialist certificate
   4. D. A mobile-facility driver permit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: “No corporation shall open, operate or maintain an establishment for any of the purposes set forth in §4-29-404 without a certificate of registration from the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners.” Arkansas Code § 4-29-408 prohibits opening, operating, or maintaining the establishment without a Board certificate of registration.

   Reference: Dental Practice Act — Arkansas Code § 4-29-408(1)

10. 10At the end of an Arkansas dentist's CE cycle, what must be submitted to attest to the hours earned?

    1. A. A typed list on Board forms confirmed by the licensee's signature
    2. B. A transcript notarized by every course sponsor
    3. C. A ledger certified by the dentist's employer
    4. D. A course list approved by the county health unit

    Answer: A

    Explanation: “At the end of each two-year reporting period, the licensee will provide a typed list on forms provided by the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners attesting to the actual number of CE hours earned in the two-year reporting period and confirmed by the licensee's signature.” 17 CAR § 115-1406 requires a typed list on Board-provided forms attesting to the actual CE hours, confirmed by the licensee's signature.

    Reference: 17 CAR Part 115 Current — 17 CAR § 115-1406(a)