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1. 1A dental-school graduate is reviewing the age requirement for an initial Nevada dentist license. Which age condition does Nevada law impose?

   1. A. Older than 18 years
   2. B. Older than 20 years
   3. C. Older than 21 years
   4. D. Older than 25 years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NRS 631.230 states that an applicant must be "over the age of 21 years." Therefore, being exactly 21 does not satisfy the stated condition.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.230(1)(a)

2. 2A Nevada dentist applicant chooses not to notarize the license application. Which alternative authentication satisfies the current rule?

   1. A. A signed declaration under penalty of perjury plus a valid ID bearing the same name
   2. B. A witness signature plus an employee badge
   3. C. An electronic signature plus a utility bill
   4. D. A school transcript plus a passport photograph

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Approved Regulation R054-26 permits a declaration "signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury" together with "a copy of a valid identification card that contains the same name as the signature."

   Reference: Author: — Section 5, NAC 631.028(2), pp. 2-3

3. 3An initial Nevada dental-license applicant intends to provide teledentistry and did not take a teledentistry course in school. What minimum continuing education must accompany that plan?

   1. A. 30 minutes
   2. B. 2 hours
   3. C. 4 hours
   4. D. 8 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 631.220 requires proof of "at least 2 hours of continuing education concerning teledentistry" unless the applicant completed a teledentistry course as part of graduation requirements.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.220

4. 4A Nevada dentist changes the office email and street address on March 1. By when must written notice of those changes reach the Board to avoid the regulatory fine?

   1. A. Within 10 days
   2. B. Within 15 days
   3. C. Within 30 days
   4. D. At the next renewal

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NAC 631.150 requires written notice "within 30 days after any change occurs" and authorizes a $50 fine for late reporting.

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.150

5. 5What minimum average score must appear on the national dental examination certificate presented for Nevada dentist licensure under NRS 631.240?

   1. A. 70
   2. B. 72
   3. C. 75
   4. D. 80

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NRS 631.240 requires a certificate noting that the applicant passed the National Board Dental Examination "with an average score of at least 75."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.240

6. 6A Nevada dentist practices at two offices. Where must the dentist display the Board-issued license and permits, or copies of them?

   1. A. Only at the principal office
   2. B. Only at the office listed first on the renewal
   3. C. At each place where the dentist practices
   4. D. Only on the practice website

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NAC 631.150 states that a licensee shall display the license and permits, or copies, "at each place where he or she practices."

   Reference: NAC: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY AND DENTAL HYGIENE — NAC 631.150

7. 7Which material defines the subject matter of Nevada's written dentist jurisprudence examination?

   1. A. The ADEX clinical scoring rubrics
   2. B. The Nevada Dental Practice Act and the Board's regulations
   3. C. The ADA Code of Ethics alone
   4. D. Federal controlled-substance law alone

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 631.240 directs that the Board "shall examine each applicant in writing on the contents and interpretation of this chapter and the regulations of the Board."

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.240(2)

8. 8How many approved continuing-education hours must a Nevada dentist with an annual renewal period complete each year?

   1. A. 12 hours
   2. B. 15 hours
   3. C. 18 hours
   4. D. 20 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Approved Regulation R041-26 requires each dentist to "annually complete at least 20 hours" of approved continuing education.

   Reference: Author: — Section 15, NAC 631.173(1), p. 18

9. 9By which date must a Nevada general dentist complete the biennial renewal requirements to avoid automatic suspension?

   1. A. March 31
   2. B. June 30
   3. C. September 30
   4. D. December 31

   Answer: B

   Explanation: NRS 631.330 requires compliance "on or before June 30" and states that failure to comply by that date automatically suspends the license.

   Reference: NRS: CHAPTER 631 - DENTISTRY, DENTAL HYGIENE, DENTAL THERAPY AND EXPANDED FUNCTION DENTAL ASSISTANCE — NRS 631.330(2)(b)

10. 10What is the continuing-education total for a Nevada dentist whose license renews biennially?

    1. A. 24 hours
    2. B. 30 hours
    3. C. 36 hours
    4. D. 40 hours

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Approved Regulation R041-26 requires a dentist to "biennially complete at least 40 hours" of approved continuing education.

    Reference: Author: — Section 15, NAC 631.173(1), p. 18