KYBOD Jurisprudence Exam Latest Updated 2024
Questions With Detailed Answers
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
The Law Enforcement Committee shall consist of:
A. Five members
B. Four members
C. Three members
D. 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
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 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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-C. All of the above
In 201 KAR 8:540 Dental practice and prescribing regulations, prescription writing privileges and
a dentist may prescribe if;
Questions With Detailed Answers
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
The Law Enforcement Committee shall consist of:
A. Five members
B. Four members
C. Three members
D. 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
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 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. - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-C. All of the above
In 201 KAR 8:540 Dental practice and prescribing regulations, prescription writing privileges and
a dentist may prescribe if;
