KYBOD Jurisprudence Exam EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE
Ten members - ANSWER//C. Three members How
many dentists sit on the Kentucky Board of Dentistry
who may vote on business? A. 5 dentists B. 7 dentists C.
10 dentists D. 6 dentists - ANSWER//B. 7 dentists T/F:
As a requirement for renewal of your dental or hygienists
license or registration of a dental assistant, you must
maintain with no more than a 30 day lapse CPR
certification which meets or exceeds the guidelines set
forth by the American Heart Association unless a
hardship waiver is submitted to and approved by the
Board? - ANSWER//TRUE When was the Dental
Practice Act last updated? A. 1999 B. 2000 C. 2009 D.
2010 - ANSWER//D. 2010 T/F: The Board has the
authority to issue a subpoena for the production of
documents in a complaint investigation. -
ANSWER//TRUE T/F: To practice under general
supervision of each employing dentist, a dental hygienist
MUST register with the Board for each dentist -
ANSWER//TRUE T/F: All fees and fines paid to the
Board are non-refundable - ANSWER//TRUE How
many dental hygienists sit on the KBOD? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
D. 4 - ANSWER//B. 2 The well being committee of the
board deals with: A. Only cases involving drugs or
controlled substances B. Only cases involving alcohol C.
Any type of impairment but not limited to drugs or
alcohol D. Only issues of patient wellbeing -
, ANSWER//C. Any type of impairment but not limited to
drugs or alcohol T/F: Dental hygienists may perform
local anesthesia if they have been formally trained in this
technique and have registered with the board. -
ANSWER//TRUE How many days does an individual
have to respond to the board a written response once
served with a complaint investigation notice? A. 10 days
B. 15 days C. 20 days D. 30 days - ANSWER//C. 20
days To properly terminate the patient doctor
relationship a licensed dentist must; A. Provide written
notice to the patient B. Provide emergency treatment for
the patient for 30 days from the date of termination C.
retain a copy of the termination letter in the patient
record D. All of above - ANSWER//D. All of above The
registration of dental assistants in the commonwealth
expires: A. Every December 31 B. December 31 of years
ending with even numbers C. December 31 of years
ending with odd numbers D. December 31 every other
year - ANSWER//B. December 31 of years ending with
even numbers T/F: A registered dental assistant may
perform coronal polishing if they have completed the
coronal polishing course and registered with the board -
ANSWER//TRUE What is the process for writing the
board and requesting the board to explain what the laws
or regulations mean called? A. Open Meetings Act B.
Email or Letter request of explanation C. Advisory
Opinion D. Discussion under Open Meeting Act -
ANSWER//B. Email or Letter request of explanation T/F:
A Charitable Dental Event regulation requirement is for
documentation of patient records, infection control
procedures, and may be subject to infection control
inspection - ANSWER//TRUE T/F: A dental hygienist
may practice dental hygiene in a manner that is separate
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTION GUIDE
Ten members - ANSWER//C. Three members How
many dentists sit on the Kentucky Board of Dentistry
who may vote on business? A. 5 dentists B. 7 dentists C.
10 dentists D. 6 dentists - ANSWER//B. 7 dentists T/F:
As a requirement for renewal of your dental or hygienists
license or registration of a dental assistant, you must
maintain with no more than a 30 day lapse CPR
certification which meets or exceeds the guidelines set
forth by the American Heart Association unless a
hardship waiver is submitted to and approved by the
Board? - ANSWER//TRUE When was the Dental
Practice Act last updated? A. 1999 B. 2000 C. 2009 D.
2010 - ANSWER//D. 2010 T/F: The Board has the
authority to issue a subpoena for the production of
documents in a complaint investigation. -
ANSWER//TRUE T/F: To practice under general
supervision of each employing dentist, a dental hygienist
MUST register with the Board for each dentist -
ANSWER//TRUE T/F: All fees and fines paid to the
Board are non-refundable - ANSWER//TRUE How
many dental hygienists sit on the KBOD? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3
D. 4 - ANSWER//B. 2 The well being committee of the
board deals with: A. Only cases involving drugs or
controlled substances B. Only cases involving alcohol C.
Any type of impairment but not limited to drugs or
alcohol D. Only issues of patient wellbeing -
, ANSWER//C. Any type of impairment but not limited to
drugs or alcohol T/F: Dental hygienists may perform
local anesthesia if they have been formally trained in this
technique and have registered with the board. -
ANSWER//TRUE How many days does an individual
have to respond to the board a written response once
served with a complaint investigation notice? A. 10 days
B. 15 days C. 20 days D. 30 days - ANSWER//C. 20
days To properly terminate the patient doctor
relationship a licensed dentist must; A. Provide written
notice to the patient B. Provide emergency treatment for
the patient for 30 days from the date of termination C.
retain a copy of the termination letter in the patient
record D. All of above - ANSWER//D. All of above The
registration of dental assistants in the commonwealth
expires: A. Every December 31 B. December 31 of years
ending with even numbers C. December 31 of years
ending with odd numbers D. December 31 every other
year - ANSWER//B. December 31 of years ending with
even numbers T/F: A registered dental assistant may
perform coronal polishing if they have completed the
coronal polishing course and registered with the board -
ANSWER//TRUE What is the process for writing the
board and requesting the board to explain what the laws
or regulations mean called? A. Open Meetings Act B.
Email or Letter request of explanation C. Advisory
Opinion D. Discussion under Open Meeting Act -
ANSWER//B. Email or Letter request of explanation T/F:
A Charitable Dental Event regulation requirement is for
documentation of patient records, infection control
procedures, and may be subject to infection control
inspection - ANSWER//TRUE T/F: A dental hygienist
may practice dental hygiene in a manner that is separate
