The law enforcement committee shall consist of:
3 members
How many dentists sit on the KY board of dentistry who may vote on business?
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 AHA unless a
hardship waiver is submitted to and approved by the board.
true
When was the dental practice act last updated?
2010
T/F: The board has the authority to issue a subpoena for the production of documents in
a complaint investigation.
True
T/F: To practice under general supervision of each employing dentist, a dental
hygienist MUST register with the board for each dentist.
True
T/F: All fees and fines paid to the board are non-refundable
true
How many dental hygienists sit on the KY board of dentistry?
2
The well being committee of the board deals with:
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
served with a complaint investigation notice?
, 20 days
To properly terminate the patient-doctor relationship, a licensed dentist must:
- provide written notice to the patient
- provide emergency treatment for the pt for 30 days from the date of termination
- retain a copy of the termination letter in the patient record
The registration of dental assistants in the commonwealth expires:
december 31 ending with odd number years (they are registered when their practicing
dentist renews their license)
T/F: A registered dental assistant may perform coronal polishing if they have completed
the coronal polishing course and registered with the board
true
What is the process for writing the board and requesting the board to explain what the
laws or regulations mean, called?
Email or letter request of explaination
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.
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.
False
Dentists are authorized to prescribe controlled substances and are subject to the
following laws and regulations:
- KRS chapter 313
- KRS 218A controlled substances act
- Title 21 code of federal regulations
In 291 KAR 8:540 Dental practice and Prescribing regulations, prescription writing
privileges and a dentist may prescribe if:
- Licensed by the KY board of dentistry
- dentist has obtained his or her DEA registration specific to KY
- He/she has enrolled and utilizes the KASPER or electronic system prescribing of
controlled subs. in KY
T/F: Under 201 KAR 8:540 the following action shall occur prior to the prescribing a
controlled substance. Review KASPER, document relevant patient information,
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