KYBOD JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE
1. How many voting members make up the Kentucky Board of Dentistry (KBOD)?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 10
D. 14
Correct Answer: C. 10
Rationale: The Kentucky Board of Dentistry is composed of 10 voting members.
This includes 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member .
2. How many dentists on the Board are authorized to vote on business matters?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
Correct Answer: B. 7
Rationale: While there are 10 total voting members, the specific composition
includes 7 licensed dentists who hold voting privileges .
3. The Law Enforcement Committee of the KBOD shall consist of how many
members?
A. Five members
B. Four members
C. Three members
D. Ten members
,Correct Answer: C. Three members
Rationale: The Law Enforcement Committee is specifically constituted with three
members to investigate complaints and enforce regulations .
4. 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
Correct Answer: C. Any type of impairment but not limited to drugs or alcohol
Rationale: The Well-Being Committee has a broad mandate to assist licensees
suffering from any type of physical, mental, or emotional impairment that could
affect their ability to practice safely .
Licensure, Renewal & Expiration
5. Every dental hygiene license in the Commonwealth expires:
A. Every other December 31
B. Every December 31
C. Every December 31 in years ending in odd numbers
D. Every December 31 in years ending in even numbers
Correct Answer: D. Every December 31 in years ending in even numbers
*Rationale: Dental hygiene licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered
years. Conversely, dental assistant registrations expire on December 31 of odd-
numbered years (though one result states even for assistants; cross-reference
suggests hygiene is even) .*
6. 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
,Correct Answer: B. December 31 of years ending with even numbers
*Rationale: Based on the provided material, dental assistant registrations expire
on December 31 of even-numbered years .*
7. If a dentist or hygienist fails to renew their license prior to January 1st
following the year their license expires, they may legally continue to practice
until they get it properly renewed.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Correct Answer: B. FALSE
Rationale: Practicing on an expired license is illegal. There is no "grace period" to
practice after the December 31 expiration date. Failure to renew typically requires
a late fee and cessation of practice until renewed .
8. The fee to renew a general dental license is:
A. 100B.100B.200
C. 325D.325D.400
Correct Answer: C. $325
Rationale: Specific renewal fees are set by regulation. The current fee for a general
dental license renewal is $325 .
Continuing Education (CE)
9. 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. 100B.100B.200
C. 250D.250D.300
Correct Answer: B. $200
Rationale: To enforce CE requirements, the Board assesses a fine of $200 for every
hour a licensee is deficient at the time of renewal .
10. What is the minimum number of continuing education hours required for
dentist renewal that must be taken in a live interactive presentation format?
, A. 3
B. 10
C. 15
D. 30
Correct Answer: B. 10
*Rationale: Of the total CE hours required, a specific subset regarding
Pharmacological/Therapeutic hours often require a live interactive (live
lecture/seminar) format, typically 10 hours .*
11. It is the sole responsibility of each licensee to obtain verification of
continuing education hours and maintain a record for:
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
Correct Answer: B. 4 years
Rationale: Licensees must keep their CE records for a minimum of four years in
case the Board selects them for an audit .
12. As a requirement for renewal, licensees must maintain CPR certification with
no more than a 30-day lapse, meeting AHA guidelines.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Correct Answer: A. TRUE
*Rationale: Active CPR certification (BLS/ACLS) is mandatory for licensure renewal.
A lapse of more than 30 days can result in administrative action or requiring a
hardship waiver .*
Supervision & Scope of Practice
13. A registered dental assistant (RDA) shall practice under the:
A. General supervision of a dentist
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION GUIDE
1. How many voting members make up the Kentucky Board of Dentistry (KBOD)?
A. 7
B. 8
C. 10
D. 14
Correct Answer: C. 10
Rationale: The Kentucky Board of Dentistry is composed of 10 voting members.
This includes 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member .
2. How many dentists on the Board are authorized to vote on business matters?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 10
Correct Answer: B. 7
Rationale: While there are 10 total voting members, the specific composition
includes 7 licensed dentists who hold voting privileges .
3. The Law Enforcement Committee of the KBOD shall consist of how many
members?
A. Five members
B. Four members
C. Three members
D. Ten members
,Correct Answer: C. Three members
Rationale: The Law Enforcement Committee is specifically constituted with three
members to investigate complaints and enforce regulations .
4. 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
Correct Answer: C. Any type of impairment but not limited to drugs or alcohol
Rationale: The Well-Being Committee has a broad mandate to assist licensees
suffering from any type of physical, mental, or emotional impairment that could
affect their ability to practice safely .
Licensure, Renewal & Expiration
5. Every dental hygiene license in the Commonwealth expires:
A. Every other December 31
B. Every December 31
C. Every December 31 in years ending in odd numbers
D. Every December 31 in years ending in even numbers
Correct Answer: D. Every December 31 in years ending in even numbers
*Rationale: Dental hygiene licenses expire on December 31 of even-numbered
years. Conversely, dental assistant registrations expire on December 31 of odd-
numbered years (though one result states even for assistants; cross-reference
suggests hygiene is even) .*
6. 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
,Correct Answer: B. December 31 of years ending with even numbers
*Rationale: Based on the provided material, dental assistant registrations expire
on December 31 of even-numbered years .*
7. If a dentist or hygienist fails to renew their license prior to January 1st
following the year their license expires, they may legally continue to practice
until they get it properly renewed.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Correct Answer: B. FALSE
Rationale: Practicing on an expired license is illegal. There is no "grace period" to
practice after the December 31 expiration date. Failure to renew typically requires
a late fee and cessation of practice until renewed .
8. The fee to renew a general dental license is:
A. 100B.100B.200
C. 325D.325D.400
Correct Answer: C. $325
Rationale: Specific renewal fees are set by regulation. The current fee for a general
dental license renewal is $325 .
Continuing Education (CE)
9. 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. 100B.100B.200
C. 250D.250D.300
Correct Answer: B. $200
Rationale: To enforce CE requirements, the Board assesses a fine of $200 for every
hour a licensee is deficient at the time of renewal .
10. What is the minimum number of continuing education hours required for
dentist renewal that must be taken in a live interactive presentation format?
, A. 3
B. 10
C. 15
D. 30
Correct Answer: B. 10
*Rationale: Of the total CE hours required, a specific subset regarding
Pharmacological/Therapeutic hours often require a live interactive (live
lecture/seminar) format, typically 10 hours .*
11. It is the sole responsibility of each licensee to obtain verification of
continuing education hours and maintain a record for:
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
Correct Answer: B. 4 years
Rationale: Licensees must keep their CE records for a minimum of four years in
case the Board selects them for an audit .
12. As a requirement for renewal, licensees must maintain CPR certification with
no more than a 30-day lapse, meeting AHA guidelines.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Correct Answer: A. TRUE
*Rationale: Active CPR certification (BLS/ACLS) is mandatory for licensure renewal.
A lapse of more than 30 days can result in administrative action or requiring a
hardship waiver .*
Supervision & Scope of Practice
13. A registered dental assistant (RDA) shall practice under the:
A. General supervision of a dentist
