KYBOD Jurisprudence Exam Questions with Complete Solutions 2024/2025

1. The Law Enforcement Committee shall consist of: A. Five members B. Four members C. Three members D. Ten members - C. Three members 2. 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 3. 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? - TRUE 4. When was the Dental Practice Act last updated? A. 1999 B. 2000 C. 2009 D. 2010 - D. 2010 5. T/F: The Board has the authority to issue a subpoena for the production of documents in a complaint investigation. - TRUE 6. T/F: To practice under general supervision of each employing dentist, a dental hygienist MUST register with the Board for each dentist - TRUE 7. T/F: All fees and fines paid to the Board are non-refundable - TRUE 8. How many dental hygienists sit on the KBOD? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 - B. 2 9. 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 10. T/F: Dental hygienists may perform local anesthesia if they have been formally trained in this technique and have registered with the board. - TRUE 11. 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 12. 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 13. 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 - B. December 31 of years ending with even numbers 14. T/F: A registered dental assistant may perform coronal polishing if they have completed the coronal polishing course and registered with the board - TRUE 15. 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 - B. Email or Letter request of explanation 16. T/F: A Charitable Dental Event regulation requirement is for documen