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T/F: A registered dental assistant shall only practice under the direct supervision order, control and full responsibility of a licensed dentist in the commonwealth. TRUE T/F: The renewal application of a registered dental assistant must be signed by the supervising dentist as to the continued competency in the duties assigned to him or her from the delegated duties list. TRUE The fee to renew a general dental license is; A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ C $
T/F: The board only recognizes specialties which are recognized by the ADA TRUE The KBOD regulations have a fine assessable for each continuing education hour a dentist is found deficient during licensure renewal, what is that amount? A. $ B. $ C. $ D. $ B. $ T/F: For dentist or hygienist licensure, if you fail to renew your license prior to January 1st following the year your license expires, you may legally continue to practice until you get it properly renewed FALSE T/F: The law requires all members of committees or subcommittees to be appointed members of the board FALSE
by statute, how many times must the board meet per year? a. 3 b. 4 c. 6 d. 12 B. 4 T/F: To start an intravenous access line, a dental hygienist or registered dental assistant working under the direct supervision of a dentist, and the dentist holds a sedation or anesthesia permit issued by the board, the hygienist or dental assistant must have met the requirements set out in regulations TRUE T/F: License holder are subject to additional fees if they don't renew their license before midnight on December 31 of the year of expiration TRUE T/F: The law requires every license or registration issued by the board be posted in a conspicuous place in each place of employment of the dentist, hygienist or dental assistant
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Which committee has the authority to require a licensee or registration holder to submit to a mental or physical exam A. WELL BEING COMMITTEE B. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE C. LICENSING COMITTEE D. LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE D. Law Enforcement Committee The KBOD is: A. regulatory agency overseeing the practice of dentistry in the commonwealth B. organized and working with associations to promote and support dentists C. licensing agency empowered by the state of KY D. all of the above E. A and C A. regulatory agency overseeing the practice of dentistry in the commonwealth the delegated duties list provides duties which may be performed by;
T/F: a registered dental assistant may take radiographs if she/she has completed a board approved radiography technique and safety course TRUE T/F: dentist may only use dental labs properly and currently registered with the KBOD TRUE T/F: you are required to notify the board within 30 days of changes in personal and business contact information in KRS 313.080 Grounds discipline or for revocation or suspension of license or registration, this includes a current name, address, telephone number or email address. TRUE T/F: Direct supervision is defined and means that the dentist is physically present in the dental office or treatment facility, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated, authorizes the procedures to be performed, remains in the dental office or treatment facility while the procedure s are being performed, and evaluates the performance of the individual supervised. TRUE
T/F: Discipline, revocation or suspension may result if convicted of a misdemeanor which involve fraud, deceit, breach of trust, or physical harm or endangerment to self or others, abuse, misuse or misappropriate any drug placed in the custody of the licensee, or falsify or fail to make essential entries on essential records. TRUE The Law Enforcement Committee shall consist of: A. Five members B. Four members C. Three members D. Ten members 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 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
T/F: All fees and fines paid to the Board are non-refundable TRUE How many dental hygienists sit on the KBOD? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 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 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. 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 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 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
T/F: A dental hygienist may practice dental hygiene in a manner that is separate or independent from the dentist and a dental practice and may establish or maintain an office or practice that is primarily devoted to the provision of dental hygiene services. FALSE Dentists are authorized to prescribe controlled substances and are subject to the following laws and regulations. A. KRS Chapter 313 B. KRS 218A Controlled substance act C. All of the above D. A and C only C. All of the above In 201 KAR 8:540 Dental practice and prescribing regulations, prescription writing privileges and a dentist may prescribe if; A. Licensed by the KBOD B. Dentist has obtained his or her DEA registration specific to KY C. He or she has enrolled and utilizes the KASPER or electronic system that tracks prescribing of controlled substances in KY D. All of the above D. All of the above
T/F: The board requires an acceptable written plan of correction to any complaint which is found to have merit TRUE T/F: Under 201 KAR 8:540 the following action shall occur prior to the prescribing a controlled substance. Review KASPAR, document relevant patient information, consider available information and determine medically appropriate, obtain complete medical history and physical exam, have written treatment plan, discuss risks and benefits of controlled substance with patient or guardian including risks of tolerance and drug dependence and obtain written consent. TRUE The authority to conduct investigations, hold hearings and impose punishments is delegated to: A. Full board B. Executive director C. Board attorney D. The executive director, board attorney, and hearing panel D. The executive director, board attorney, and hearing panel
