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1. 1At an Ohio State Dental Board meeting, what constitutes a quorum for conducting board business?

   1. A. One-third of the members
   2. B. A majority of the members
   3. C. Two-thirds of the members
   4. D. All appointed members

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R.C. 4715.03(A) states, "A majority of the members of the board shall constitute a quorum." Therefore a majority is required.

   Reference: Section 4715.03 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — R.C. 4715.03(A)

2. 2Under Ohio's initial dentist licensure rule, what national-examination proof must an applicant furnish?

   1. A. Successful completion of all parts given by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
   2. B. Successful completion of a dental hygiene national examination
   3. C. Successful completion of a dental assisting national examination
   4. D. Successful completion of a specialty certifying examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-5-01.1(A)(4) requires proof the applicant "Has successfully passed all parts of the examination given by the joint commission on national dental examinations."

   Reference: Rule 4715-5-01.1 - Ohio Administrative Code | Ohio Laws — O.A.C. 4715-5-01.1(A)(4)

3. 3Before prescribing an opioid analgesic or benzodiazepine, what database step must an Ohio dentist ordinarily take?

   1. A. Obtain and review an OARRS report
   2. B. Request a dental laboratory report
   3. C. Check the dentist's CE transcript
   4. D. Review the patient's credit report

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-6-01(C)(1) requires a dentist to "obtain and review an OARRS report" unless a listed exception applies.

   Reference: Oac Chapter 4715 6 — O.A.C. 4715-6-01(C)(1)

4. 4What must an Ohio dentist hold before participating in the oral health access supervision program?

   1. A. An oral health access supervision permit
   2. B. A dental x-ray operator certificate
   3. C. A volunteer certificate
   4. D. A laboratory work permit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-10-01(A) states that no dentist may participate "unless such dentist possesses a permit issued by the Ohio state dental board."

   Reference: Chapter 4715 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — O.A.C. 4715-10-01(A)

5. 5Which supervision category applies when a dentist assigns a dental auxiliary to perform concurrent supportive procedures?

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

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-11-01(A)(1) permits assignment "under the dentist's personal supervision and full responsibility."

   Reference: Oac Chapter 4715 11 — O.A.C. 4715-11-01(A)(1)

6. 6When may a dental x-ray operator expose radiographs while the supervising dentist is not physically present?

   1. A. When the dentist examined the patient within one year and ordered the radiographs
   2. B. When the dentist examined the patient within two years and ordered the radiographs
   3. C. When the dentist examined the patient within one year but did not order the radiographs
   4. D. When the dentist ordered the radiographs but has not examined the patient

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-12-01(C) permits absence only if the dentist examined the patient "not more than one year prior" and ordered the procedures.

   Reference: Chapter 4715 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — O.A.C. 4715-12-01(C)

7. 7For how long must an Ohio dental practice retain each different media advertisement?

   1. A. Six months
   2. B. One year
   3. C. Two years
   4. D. Three years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-13-01(A) requires each different media advertisement to be "maintained ... for a period of two years."

   Reference: Chapter 4715 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — O.A.C. 4715-13-01(A)

8. 8When must hepatitis B immunization begin for an Ohio dentist or dental health-care worker lacking documented immunity?

   1. A. Before patient contact
   2. B. Within thirty days after first patient contact
   3. C. At the first license renewal
   4. D. After an occupational exposure

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-20-01(A) states, "Such immunization must begin prior to patient contact."

   Reference: Oac Chapter 4715 20 — O.A.C. 4715-20-01(A)

9. 9What communication mode does Ohio teledentistry require during remote service delivery?

   1. A. Synchronous, real-time communication
   2. B. Asynchronous store-and-forward communication
   3. C. Secure electronic messaging
   4. D. Audio-only telephone communication

   Answer: A

   Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-23-06(A) states, "Because teledentistry requires synchronous, real-time communication, an authorizing dentist must remain attentive and available."

   Reference: Oac Chapter 4715 23 — O.A.C. 4715-23-06(A)

10. 10Which out-of-state dentist activity is exempt from Ohio's general dental-practice provisions?

    1. A. Making a clinical demonstration before a dental society
    2. B. Opening a permanent private practice
    3. C. Treating routine patients for compensation
    4. D. Advertising unrestricted Ohio dental services

    Answer: A

    Explanation: O.A.C. 4715-30-01(C) exempts "A dentist licensed in another state, making a clinical demonstration before a dental society, convention, association of dentists, or dental college."

    Reference: Chapter 4715 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws — O.A.C. 4715-30-01(C)