Free Louisiana State Board of Dentistry examination in jurisprudence Practice Questions

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1. 1A Louisiana clinician is unsure whether a proposed treatment falls within dentistry or another health profession. What must the dentist do?

   1. A. Proceed if the patient signs a broad consent
   2. B. Call in a member of the medical profession to cooperate
   3. C. Ask a dental assistant to decide the scope issue
   4. D. Proceed only after notifying the parish health unit

   Answer: B

   Explanation: R.S. 37:751(D) states: "Where it is difficult to determine under this Section whether the treatment and attention more properly belongs to the field of dentistry, the dentist shall call in a member of the medical profession to cooperate with him." The uncertainty therefore requires medical cooperation.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 37:751(D)

2. 2A dentist outside Louisiana treats a patient located in Louisiana solely through teledentistry. Which credential generally authorizes the dentist to provide that treatment?

   1. A. A dental license issued by any other U.S. jurisdiction
   2. B. A Louisiana dental license issued by the Board of Dentistry
   3. C. A Louisiana dental-hygiene license held by an assisting staff member
   4. D. A mobile-operator permit held by the teledentistry platform

   Answer: B

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.203(3) says teledentistry to Louisiana patients may be provided "only by a dentist who holds a license issued by the Board of Dentistry." An out-of-state dental license, a hygienist's separate professional license, and a mobile-operator permit are real credential types but do not substitute for the treating dentist's Louisiana license.

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.203(3)

3. 3Which credential may a Louisiana dentist append to the dentist's name in public advertising under the board rule?

   1. A. A non-degree academy fellowship abbreviation
   2. B. A membership award abbreviation
   3. C. A degree earned from an accredited university
   4. D. A non-degreed board designation

   Answer: C

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.301(J) allows statutory business appendages and "other degrees earned from accredited colleges or universities" but requires fellowships, awards, academy memberships, and non-degreed boards to be spelled out rather than appended.

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.301(J)

4. 4Which supervision is required when a Louisiana dental assistant performs authorized duties?

   1. A. General supervision
   2. B. Remote supervision
   3. C. Direct on-premises supervision
   4. D. No supervision after six months of employment

   Answer: C

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.501(A) requires authorized duties to be performed under the dentist's "direct on-premises supervision, direction and responsibility."

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.501(A)

5. 5A dentist employs a registered nurse and a conflict arises between the dental board rule and the Nurse Practice Act. Which controls?

   1. A. The dental office policy
   2. B. The Nurse Practice Act
   3. C. The dentist's verbal instruction
   4. D. The more recent employment contract

   Answer: B

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.601(C) states: "In the event of any conflict ... the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act shall prevail."

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.601(C)

6. 6Which filing ordinarily permits the Louisiana dental board to consider a complaint under LAC 46:XXXIII.801(A)?

   1. A. A written, signed complaint, with advertising complaints excepted from the signature requirement
   2. B. A written but unsigned complaint in every category
   3. C. A notarized complaint that may be filed only by the patient
   4. D. An oral statement later summarized by staff without a written complaint

   Answer: A

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.801(A) says complaints "must be in writing" and, other than advertising complaints, "must also be signed," subject to the stated public-harm exception. Notarization and patient-only filing are not stated requirements, while a staff summary does not replace the ordinary written-complaint rule.

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.801(A)

7. 7Under Louisiana's formal dental-adjudication rule, within what period after service of a complaint may the respondent ordinarily file an answer?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 15 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 45 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.909(A) provides: "Within 15 days of service of the complaint ... the respondent may answer the complaint," unless a longer time is permitted on motion.

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.909(A)

8. 8Who may use a laser capable of removing hard or soft tissue to treat a dental patient?

   1. A. A licensed dentist
   2. B. An expanded-duty dental assistant
   3. C. A dental hygienist under direct supervision
   4. D. A radiology-certified dental assistant

   Answer: A

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.1301(A) states that such a laser "may be employed in the treatment of a dental patient only by a licensed dentist."

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.1301(A)

9. 9Which sedation activity requires no office permit under the current Louisiana rule?

   1. A. General anesthesia
   2. B. Deep sedation
   3. C. Moderate sedation
   4. D. Nitrous oxide analgesia

   Answer: D

   Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.1502(B) states: "No office or personal permit is required for minimal sedation and no office permit is required for nitrous oxide analgesia."

   Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.1502(B)

10. 10Which current clinical examination does the Louisiana board accept for initial dental licensure by examination?

    1. A. ADEX dental examination
    2. B. CRDTS Dental Examination
    3. C. WREB Dental Examination
    4. D. Northeast Regional Board Dental Examination

    Answer: A

    Explanation: LAC 46:XXXIII.1709(C) states: "The examination accepted by the Board of Dentistry for initial licensure by examination is the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) dental examination." The other choices are real regional clinical examination identities but are not the examination named in the current Louisiana rule.

    Reference: Doa Lac 46 Xxxiii — LAC 46:XXXIII.1709(C)