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1. 1A 20-year-old dental-school graduate applies for an Oklahoma general dentist license. Which age rule controls the application?

   1. A. The applicant must be at least 18
   2. B. The applicant must be at least 19
   3. C. The applicant must be at least 21
   4. D. The applicant must be at least 25

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The dentist applicant is too young. Section 328.21(B)(2) requires proof that an applicant is “twenty-one (21) years of age, or over” when applying to practice dentistry.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes as of 7-1-2026 — 59 O.S. § 328.21(B)(2)

2. 2A patient disputes a dentist's treatment. The applicable mediation program provides a state-level intermediate appeal. After the mediation committee recommends a resolution, which review route applies?

   1. A. Request state mediation appeals committee review before seeking final Board review.
   2. B. Request final Board review before seeking state mediation appeals committee review.
   3. C. Request a district-court appeal before seeking state mediation appeals committee review.
   4. D. Request a new mediation committee review before seeking final Board review.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "A party must first request an appeal with the state mediation appeals committee before proceeding with a final appeal to the Board of Dentistry. If no intermediate appeal is provided by the applicable mediation program rules, a party may proceed directly to a final appeal before the Board of Dentistry" The state committee is the intermediate review when the program provides it; direct Board appeal is the stated exception.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 Chapter 7 (Board compilation; laws effective July 1, 2026) — 59 O.S. § 328.67

3. 3An investigative and review panel finds an emergency requiring immediate action on a dentist's license. What must occur before a special Board hearing can be convened?

   1. A. The panel must first obtain concurrence from the respondent dentist.
   2. B. The Executive Director must first impose an emergency sanction.
   3. C. The jury panel must first enter written findings after a full hearing.
   4. D. The panel must advise the Board president, who must concur.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: "the investigative and review panel shall so advise the President of the Board. Upon concurrence of the President of the Board, the President may convene a special or emergency hearing" The panel advises the president, and the president's concurrence allows an emergency hearing.

   Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 195 (Board-hosted 9-11-23 edition) — OAC 195:3-1-3.1

4. 4A dentist applicant wants the completed Oklahoma Board application considered at the next scheduled Board meeting. At least how far in advance must the applicant return it?

   1. A. 10 days before the meeting.
   2. B. 20 days before the meeting.
   3. C. 30 days before the meeting.
   4. D. 60 days before the meeting.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "at least thirty (30) days prior to the next scheduled board meeting." The rule sets a minimum lead time of 30 days for the complete application.

   Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 195 (Board-hosted 9-11-23 edition) — OAC 195:10-1-2(3)

5. 5Who has primary responsibility to ensure employed or supervised hygienists and assistants perform only authorized procedures?

   1. A. The employing or supervising dentist
   2. B. The office receptionist
   3. C. The patient receiving treatment
   4. D. The equipment supplier

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAC 195:15-1-2 states that every dentist who employs or supervises these workers “has the primary responsibility” to ensure duties are authorized.

   Reference: Ok Dental Rules (2023) — OAC 195:15-1-2

6. 6A dentist employs a certified medical micropigmentologist in an Oklahoma dental office. Which description gives the outer anatomic limit for micropigmentation there?

   1. A. Only hard tissues inside the oral cavity.
   2. B. Hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
   3. C. Any tissue in the head and neck region.
   4. D. Any skin surface if the supervising dentist approves.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "only perform medical micropigmentation procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region." The rule limits the work to the oral and maxillofacial region; head-and-neck or all-skin formulations exceed it.

   Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 195 (Board-hosted 9-11-23 edition) — OAC 195:16-1-2.1(d)

7. 7A dentist plans enteral conscious sedation. Which monitoring set is the minimum expressly required by Oklahoma's rule?

   1. A. Blood pressure apparatus and pulse oximeter
   2. B. Electrocardiograph and defibrillator only
   3. C. Temperature monitor and spirometer
   4. D. Capnograph and electroencephalograph

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAC 195:20-1-7(a) states: “Minimal monitoring equipment shall include blood pressure apparatus (manual or automatic) and a pulse oximeter.”

   Reference: Ok Dental Rules (2023) — OAC 195:20-1-7(a)

8. 8After the Board notifies a dentist that required continuing education is missing, what is the deadline to complete and submit the missing education?

   1. A. Within 30 days after Board notification.
   2. B. Within 60 days after Board notification.
   3. C. Within 90 days after Board notification.
   4. D. Within 120 days after Board notification.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "All missing continuing education shall be completed and submitted to the Board within ninety (90) days after notification by the Board to the licensee." The 90-day cure period concerns missing education; the separate fine has a 60-day payment period.

   Reference: Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 195 (Board-hosted 9-11-23 edition) — OAC 195:25-1-9

9. 9A dentist wants to dispense a dangerous drug directly to a patient. Which condition is required under Oklahoma's dispensing rule?

   1. A. The dentist must be registered with the Board as a dispenser
   2. B. The dentist must own a retail pharmacy
   3. C. The patient must lack insurance
   4. D. The drug must be a professional sample

   Answer: A

   Explanation: OAC 195:30-1-6(a) states: “A dentist desiring to dispense dangerous drugs shall register as a dispenser annually with the Board.”

   Reference: Ok Dental Rules (2023) — OAC 195:30-1-6(a)

10. 10A reusable surgical instrument penetrated soft tissue. Which processing level is required before reuse?

    1. A. Low-level disinfection
    2. B. Intermediate-level disinfection
    3. C. Tuberculocidal disinfection
    4. D. Sterilization

    Answer: D

    Explanation: OAC 195:35-1-3(a) states: “Sterilization is required for all surgical and other instruments” used invasively in soft tissue, bone, or other hard tissue. The other options are real processing levels but do not satisfy this invasive-instrument rule.

    Reference: Ok Dental Rules (2023) — OAC 195:35-1-3(a)