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1. 1A Kentucky dentist is reviewing who may vote on Board of Dentistry matters. Which membership composition matches the ten voting seats?

   1. A. Seven dentists, two dental hygienists, and one citizen at large
   2. B. Six dentists, two dental hygienists, and two citizens at large
   3. C. Seven dentists, one dental hygienist, and two citizens at large
   4. D. Eight dentists, one dental hygienist, and one citizen at large

   Answer: A

   Explanation: KRS 313.020(1) assigns seven voting seats to licensed dentists, two to licensed dental hygienists, and one to a citizen at large. The statute states: "Seven (7) voting members of the board shall be licensed dentists" and "Two (2) voting members ... shall be dental hygienists," with "One (1) voting member" who is a citizen at large.

   Reference: Krs 313 020 — KRS 313.020

2. 2Which commercial dental laboratory may a Kentucky dentist use for patient work?

   1. A. A laboratory holding only a technician's professional certification
   2. B. A laboratory duly registered with the Kentucky Board
   3. C. A laboratory holding only an industry accreditation
   4. D. A laboratory registered only in its home state

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:016, Section 5, states: "A dentist shall use only those services of a commercial dental laboratory that is duly registered with the board."

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:016. — 201 KAR 8:016, Section 5

3. 3Which state examination must every applicant for initial Kentucky general dentist licensure complete and pass?

   1. A. The Board's jurisprudence examination
   2. B. A specialty board oral examination
   3. C. A dental laboratory certification examination
   4. D. A public-health dentistry examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:533, Section 1(5), requires an applicant to "Complete and pass the board's jurisprudence exam."

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:533. — 201 KAR 8:533, Section 1(5)

4. 4An adult patient's last treatment at a Kentucky dental office occurred today. What minimum retention period applies to that patient's dental record?

   1. A. Three years
   2. B. Five years
   3. C. Ten years
   4. D. Seven years from the last treatment

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:540, Section 2(1)(a), requires records to be kept for "Seven (7) years from the date of the patient's last treatment."

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:540. — 201 KAR 8:540, Section 2(1)(a)

5. 5What minimum oxygen concentration must nitrous-oxide delivery safeguards enforce in a Kentucky dental office?

   1. A. Thirty percent
   2. B. Twenty percent
   3. C. Forty percent
   4. D. Fifty percent

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:550, Section 3(2)(a), requires safeguards that "Limit the minimum oxygen concentration to thirty (30) percent."

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:550. — 201 KAR 8:550, Section 3(2)(a)

6. 6A registered dental assistant wants to perform coronal polishing. How long must the required accredited course be?

   1. A. Four hours
   2. B. Six hours
   3. C. Eight hours
   4. D. Ten hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:571, Section 4(2), requires "an eight (8) hour course taught at an institution of dental education" accredited by the named accreditor.

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:571. — 201 KAR 8:571, Section 4(2)

7. 7How far in advance must a Kentucky charitable dental practice notify the Board of an event's dates, locations, and host?

   1. A. Ten days
   2. B. Fifteen days
   3. C. No less than thirty days
   4. D. Ninety days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:581, Section 4(9), requires notice "no less than thirty (30) days prior to the start of an event."

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:581. — 201 KAR 8:581, Section 4(9)

8. 8A Kentucky dentist consults with a patient by teledentistry while each is in a different state. Where does Kentucky deem the dental practice to occur?

   1. A. Where the patient is located when services begin
   2. B. Where the dentist's main office is located
   3. C. Where the electronic platform is hosted
   4. D. Where the dentist is physically located

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:590, Section 2(1), states: "The practice of dentistry shall occur where the patient is located at the time teledentistry services are initiated."

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:590. — 201 KAR 8:590, Section 2(1)

9. 9Absent a Board accommodation, what referral arrangement must a Kentucky mobile dental facility maintain?

   1. A. A signed agreement with a fixed general or pediatric office within seventy miles
   2. B. An oral agreement with any hospital in the state
   3. C. A written agreement with an orthodontic office within one hundred miles
   4. D. A referral directory without a participating office

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 201 KAR 8:601, Section 4(1), requires "a signed agreement with a fixed general practice or pediatric dental office within seventy (70) miles" for follow-up and emergency referrals.

   Reference: 201 KAR 8:601. — 201 KAR 8:601, Section 4(1)

10. 10The Governor appoints a new voting member to the Kentucky Board of Dentistry. What is the statutory length of the member's regular term?

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

    Answer: B

    Explanation: KRS 313.020(1) provides that each voting member is "appointed by the Governor to a four (4) year term." Therefore the regular term is four years.

    Reference: Krs 313 020 — KRS 313.020