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1. 1An applicant for an Alabama dental license has otherwise qualifying credentials. What is the minimum age the applicant must have reached?

   1. A. 18 years
   2. B. 19 years
   3. C. 21 years
   4. D. 25 years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Alabama law states that every applicant must be "at least 19 years of age." The applicant therefore satisfies the age condition at 19, not at one of the other plausible licensing ages.

   Reference: Creator: Adobe Acrobat Pro (64-bit) 24.2.20965 — Section 34-9-10(a)(2)

2. 2Which national written examination satisfies Alabama's current education rule for a new dentist after retirement of National Board Parts I and II?

   1. A. Integrated National Board Dental Examination
   2. B. Dental Licensure Objective Structured Clinical Examination
   3. C. Diagnosis and Comprehensive Treatment Planning Examination
   4. D. National Board Dental Hygiene Examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-2-.01 requires successful completion of National Board Parts I and II "or the Integrated National Board Dental Examination." The other named examinations serve different licensure or professional functions.

   Reference: Rule 270-X-2-.01 Education Requirements For Examination-Dentists — § 270-X-2-.01(3)

3. 3For an intraoral duty delegated to allied dental personnel, what level of supervision is generally required in Alabama?

   1. A. General supervision
   2. B. Indirect supervision
   3. C. Direct supervision
   4. D. Remote supervision

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-3-.10 is subject to "the prohibition that no intra-oral procedure can be performed unless under the direct supervision of a duly licensed dentist."

   Reference: Rule 270-X-3-.10 Duties Of Allied Dental Personnel — § 270-X-3-.10 introductory paragraph

4. 4What identifying information must an advertisement for an Alabama dental practice or organization include?

   1. A. At least one working dentist's name or the practice or organization name
   2. B. Every employee's name and license number
   3. C. Only the name of the advertising agency
   4. D. The Board chair's name

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-4-.08 requires advertisements to include "at least one dentist's name (working within the practice/organization) and/or the practice/organization name."

   Reference: Rule 270-X-4-.08 Advertising — § 270-X-4-.08(3)

5. 5Within what period after the final disciplinary hearing must the Alabama Board issue its order?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 20 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 60 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-5-.05 requires: "The Board shall issue an order within thirty (30) days of the date of the final hearing."

   Reference: Rule 270-X-5-.05 Disciplinary Hearings For Dentists And Dental Hygienists — § 270-X-5-.05(1)(c)

6. 6Where must an Alabama dentist keep the license and current annual registration certificates while practicing?

   1. A. At the dentist's principal office
   2. B. At the county probate office
   3. C. At the dental laboratory used most often
   4. D. At the dentist's residence

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 34-9-13 requires the certificates to be kept "in the office wherein he or she practices." The dentist's practice office is therefore the compliant location.

   Reference: Creator: Adobe Acrobat Pro (64-bit) 24.2.20965 — Section 34-9-13

7. 7How many semester hours of predental academic study does Alabama's dentist examination rule ordinarily require?

   1. A. 60 semester hours
   2. B. 75 semester hours
   3. C. 90 semester hours
   4. D. 120 semester hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-2-.01 specifies a minimum of three academic years totaling "ninety (90) semester hours or its equivalent."

   Reference: Rule 270-X-2-.01 Education Requirements For Examination-Dentists — § 270-X-2-.01(1)

8. 8Which combination best describes direct supervision for an Alabama delegated intraoral procedure?

   1. A. Dentist authorizes, is physically present and available, examines during the procedure, and assumes responsibility
   2. B. Dentist authorizes by phone and reviews the chart within 30 days
   3. C. Dentist is in the same county and signs the renewal application
   4. D. Dentist supplies written protocols but need not be present

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-3-.06 requires the dentist to be "physically present in the dental facility and available during performance of the procedure," together with authorization, examination, and full professional responsibility.

   Reference: Rule 270-X-3-.06 Direct Supervision Defined — § 270-X-3-.06

9. 9Within how many days of its effective date must a newly formed Alabama dental LLC file its organization document with the Board?

   1. A. 15 days
   2. B. 30 days
   3. C. 45 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 270-X-4-.06 requires the filing to be made "within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the instrument or document filed."

   Reference: Rule 270-X-4-.06 Limited Liability Companies — § 270-X-4-.06(4)

10. 10What must a final Alabama dental disciplinary order separately state?

    1. A. Findings of fact, official notice taken, and conclusions of law
    2. B. Only the final fine amount
    3. C. Only witness names
    4. D. Only the hearing date

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 270-X-5-.05 requires the order to include "findings of fact, official notice taken, and conclusions of law, separately stated."

    Reference: Rule 270-X-5-.05 Disciplinary Hearings For Dentists And Dental Hygienists — § 270-X-5-.05(1)(c)