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Question 1Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

The Alabama Dental Practice Act is codified in which title of the Code of Alabama?

  1. Title 34 Correct answer.
  2. Title 22
  3. Title 27
  4. Title 16

Explanation

The Dental Practice Act appears in Title 34 of the Code of Alabama, which houses the chapters governing professions and professions-related boards. Title 22 covers health, Title 16 covers education, and Title 27 covers insurance.

Question 2Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Under the Alabama Dental Practice Act, the Board of Dental Examiners is best described as which type of body?

  1. A state regulatory board that licenses and disciplines dentists and dental hygienists Correct answer.
  2. A division of the state health department
  3. A private professional association funded by dues
  4. An advisory committee with no licensing power

Explanation

The Board is a state regulatory body created by statute with authority to license, regulate, and discipline dentists and dental hygienists. It is not merely advisory and is not a private association.

Question 3Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which term in the Alabama Dental Practice Act describes the practice of dentistry?

  1. Only services billed to insurance
  2. Only the extraction of teeth
  3. Only the fitting of artificial dentures
  4. The performance of any operation on the human mouth, teeth, or jaws, and the treating of related conditions Correct answer.

Explanation

The Act defines dentistry broadly to include operations and treatment on the human mouth, teeth, jaws, and associated structures. Narrow descriptions like extraction alone or denture fitting alone fall short of the statutory definition.

Question 4Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

How are members of the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners typically selected?

  1. Chosen by the dean of the state dental school
  2. Appointed by the Governor from nominees of the state dental association Correct answer.
  3. Selected by the Alabama Legislature
  4. Elected by the general public in statewide balloting

Explanation

Board members are appointed by the Governor, generally from lists of nominees submitted by the organized dental profession, with hygienist representation as provided by statute. They are not chosen by popular election or by the legislature.

Question 5Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A dentist moves to Alabama and wishes to practice. Which statement best reflects the Board's licensing role under the Act?

  1. Any licensed dentist from another state may practice without notifying the Board
  2. Only the Governor may issue dental licenses
  3. Licensure is handled by the county probate judge
  4. The Board issues licenses and may require examination or licensure by credentials Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board is the entity that issues dental licenses and sets the requirements, whether by examination or by credentials for qualified out-of-state licensees. No other official issues dental licenses in Alabama.

Question 6Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following activities is expressly within the statutory scope of dental practice?

  1. Prescribing glasses for vision correction
  2. Dispensing hearing aids
  3. Performing general surgery on the abdomen
  4. Diagnosing and treating conditions of the oral cavity Correct answer.

Explanation

Diagnosis and treatment of oral conditions is core to the statutory definition of dentistry. The other activities belong to other licensed professions and are outside the dental scope.

Question 7Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

The Alabama Dental Practice Act grants the Board rulemaking authority primarily to do which of the following?

  1. Amend the Code of Alabama directly
  2. Implement and enforce the provisions of the dental statute Correct answer.
  3. Set the salary of the Governor
  4. Regulate the practice of medicine

Explanation

The Board's rulemaking power exists to carry out and enforce the dental statute through regulations consistent with it. The Board cannot amend statutes itself or regulate unrelated professions.

Question 8Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

What is the statutory term for the person who supervises dental hygienists and dental assistants in a dental office?

  1. The dental supply representative
  2. The Board president
  3. The licensed dentist Correct answer.
  4. The office manager

Explanation

The licensed dentist is responsible for supervising auxiliary personnel and the patients under that dentist's care. Supervision authority flows from the dentist's license, not from administrative or commercial roles.

Question 9Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A person practices dentistry in Alabama without a license. Under the Act, this conduct is best characterized as which of the following?

  1. A minor infraction handled by a warning letter only
  2. Permissible if no fee is charged
  3. Allowed if the person holds a foreign dental degree
  4. Unlawful practice subject to Board and legal action Correct answer.

Explanation

Practicing dentistry without a license is unlawful under the Act and exposes the person to Board action and potential criminal prosecution. A foreign degree or absence of a fee does not create an exemption.

Question 10Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following is a purpose of the Alabama Dental Practice Act as reflected in its provisions?

  1. To guarantee dentists a set income
  2. To restrict competition among dentists
  3. To fund the state dental school
  4. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare Correct answer.

Explanation

Professional practice acts exist to protect the public by ensuring competent, licensed practitioners. They are not designed to guarantee income, suppress competition, or fund educational institutions.

Question 11Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

The Board receives a complaint alleging that a dentist practiced below the standard of care. What authority does the Board have?

  1. It may only forward the complaint to the dentist's patients
  2. It must defer to the dentist's own assessment
  3. It may impose criminal imprisonment directly
  4. It may investigate and hold disciplinary proceedings that can result in license suspension or revocation Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board is empowered to investigate complaints and conduct disciplinary proceedings, with sanctions including suspension or revocation of licensure. It does not impose imprisonment, which is a court function.

Question 12Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which individual would fall within the Act's definition of practicing dentistry if performing the activity described?

  1. A technician who repairs dental chairs
  2. A receptionist who schedules dental appointments
  3. A person who takes an impression of the teeth for a dental appliance Correct answer.
  4. A courier who delivers dental supplies

Explanation

Taking impressions for dental appliances is a clinical act that falls within the practice of dentistry and must be properly authorized and supervised. Administrative, mechanical, and delivery tasks do not constitute practicing dentistry.

Question 13Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

The Board's authority to adopt rules is limited in what way?

  1. Rules may override any statute the Board dislikes
  2. Rules may not conflict with the dental statute or exceed its authority Correct answer.
  3. Rules may be adopted without any public process
  4. Rules may regulate any profession in the state

Explanation

An administrative board's rules must be consistent with and within the bounds of the enabling statute. The Board cannot use rulemaking to override statutes or reach professions outside its jurisdiction.

Question 14Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following best describes the legal status of a dental hygienist under the Alabama Dental Practice Act?

  1. A physician's employee
  2. A licensed auxiliary who practices under the supervision of a dentist Correct answer.
  3. An unlicensed assistant
  4. An independent practitioner with no supervision requirement

Explanation

Dental hygienists are separately licensed auxiliaries who provide services under the supervision of a licensed dentist as defined by statute and Board rules. They are not unlicensed and do not practice without any supervision.

Question 15Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A dentist wishes to delegate a task to a dental assistant. The delegation is proper when which condition is met?

  1. The task is within the assistant's training and permitted by statute and Board rules Correct answer.
  2. The patient signs a waiver
  3. The task is billed at a lower rate
  4. The assistant has worked at the office for one year

Explanation

Delegation is lawful only when the task is permitted by the Act and Board rules and the auxiliary is trained to perform it. Patient waivers, billing rates, or tenure do not expand the legal scope of delegation.

Question 16Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which statement about the Board's membership is most consistent with the Act's structure?

  1. All members must be consumers
  2. Members serve for life
  3. All members must be dentists
  4. The Board includes dentist members and at least one dental hygienist member Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board's composition includes dentist members along with hygienist representation, reflecting regulation of both licensee groups. Members serve defined terms rather than for life, and the body is not composed solely of consumers.

Question 17Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

What does the Act require of a dentist who wishes to display the title "Doctor" in connection with dental services?

  1. That the person hold a college degree in any field
  2. That the person register the title with the county
  3. That the person be licensed to practice dentistry Correct answer.
  4. Nothing, since titles are unregulated

Explanation

Use of titles implying qualification to practice dentistry is tied to licensure under the Act. Unlicensed persons may not hold themselves out as dentists regardless of other degrees.

Question 18Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

The Act's definition provisions serve which primary function?

  1. To describe the Board's meeting schedule
  2. To list the fees the Board charges
  3. To set the number of continuing education hours
  4. To fix the meaning of terms used throughout the statute Correct answer.

Explanation

Definition sections establish the meaning of key terms so the rest of the statute can be applied consistently. Fees, meeting schedules, and CE hours are addressed in other provisions.

Question 19Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following would most likely constitute grounds for Board discipline under the Act?

  1. Hiring a new receptionist
  2. Obtaining a license through fraud Correct answer.
  3. Attending a continuing education course
  4. Moving an office to a new location

Explanation

Obtaining licensure by fraud or misrepresentation is a classic statutory ground for discipline. Routine business and educational decisions are not, by themselves, disciplinary matters.

Question 20Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

How does the Act treat the practice of dentistry by a corporation or other business entity?

  1. Any corporation may practice dentistry freely
  2. Practice through an entity is permitted only as authorized by law, with licensed professionals providing care Correct answer.
  3. Business entities are entirely prohibited from any dental involvement
  4. Only out-of-state corporations may practice

Explanation

Dental practice through business entities is constrained by statute and Board rules, and care must be delivered by licensed professionals. The Act does not allow unregulated corporate practice or a blanket prohibition on any business involvement.

Question 21Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A dental assistant performs a task that only a licensed dentist may legally perform. Who bears responsibility under the Act?

  1. No one, because the patient consented
  2. Only the patient
  3. Only the supply vendor
  4. The supervising dentist and the assistant may both face consequences Correct answer.

Explanation

Improper delegation and unauthorized performance of dental procedures can expose both the supervising dentist and the auxiliary to discipline. Patient consent does not cure an unlawful scope violation.

Question 22Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which body ultimately creates the statutory law governing dentistry in Alabama?

  1. The state dental association
  2. The Board of Dental Examiners
  3. The Governor alone
  4. The Alabama Legislature Correct answer.

Explanation

Statutes such as the Dental Practice Act are enacted by the Legislature. The Board implements the statute through rules, and the association and Governor do not enact statutes.

Question 23Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

The Act authorizes the Board to conduct examinations for licensure. What is the purpose of such examinations?

  1. To determine whether an applicant meets the minimum competence standard for licensure Correct answer.
  2. To assign patients to dentists
  3. To rank dentists by skill for advertising
  4. To set fee schedules for dental services

Explanation

Licensure examinations test whether an applicant possesses the minimum competence required to protect the public. They are not used to rank practitioners, set fees, or allocate patients.

Question 24Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A licensee receives a Board notice of a disciplinary hearing. Which principle best reflects the Act's procedural framework?

  1. The Board may revoke a license without any hearing
  2. The hearing is closed to the licensee
  3. The licensee is entitled to notice and an opportunity to be heard Correct answer.
  4. The licensee must prove innocence before any evidence is presented

Explanation

Administrative discipline requires notice and an opportunity to respond, consistent with due process. The Board cannot impose discipline without a hearing, and the licensee has the right to participate.

Question 25Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following is the best example of conduct outside the scope of dental practice as defined by the Act?

  1. Performing a dental restoration
  2. Extracting a tooth
  3. Fitting a patient with contact lenses Correct answer.
  4. Taking a dental radiograph

Explanation

Fitting contact lenses relates to vision care and falls outside the statutory definition of dentistry. Restorations, extractions, and dental radiographs are all within the dental scope.

Question 26Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Under the Alabama Dental Practice Act, what is the primary source of the Board of Dental Examiners' authority to license dentists?

  1. Federal law
  2. The Board's own bylaws
  3. The Alabama Constitution
  4. The Alabama Dental Practice Act Correct answer.

Explanation

The Board is a creature of statute and derives its licensing authority from the Alabama Dental Practice Act. The Act delegates to the Board the power to license and regulate the practice of dentistry. The Board's bylaws and rules must be consistent with the Act and cannot expand its authority.

Question 27Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which term is defined in the Alabama Dental Practice Act to include the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity?

  1. Oral surgery
  2. Dentistry Correct answer.
  3. Dental hygiene
  4. Dental assisting

Explanation

The Act defines 'dentistry' broadly to encompass the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral diseases and conditions. Other terms such as dental hygiene and dental assisting are defined separately and describe more limited scopes of practice. Oral surgery is a specialty within dentistry, not a separate statutory category.

Question 28Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

What must the Board do before adopting a new rule under the Alabama Dental Practice Act?

  1. Hold a vote of all licensed dentists in the state
  2. Obtain approval from the Governor
  3. Publish notice and provide an opportunity for public comment Correct answer.
  4. Submit the rule to the Legislature for ratification

Explanation

The Act requires the Board to follow rulemaking procedures that include public notice and an opportunity for comment. This ensures transparency and allows interested parties to participate. The other options describe steps not required by the Act for routine rule adoption.

Question 29Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A dentist employs a dental hygienist. Under the Act, which statement best describes the dentist's responsibility for the hygienist's work?

  1. The Board assumes responsibility for supervising all hygienists.
  2. The dentist is responsible only for treatment the dentist personally performs.
  3. The dentist must ensure the hygienist is licensed and may be responsible for the hygienist's acts within the practice. Correct answer.
  4. The hygienist is an independent contractor and solely responsible for their own acts.

Explanation

The Act requires that dental hygienists be licensed and work under the supervision of a licensed dentist. The employing dentist has a duty to ensure compliance and may be subject to discipline for the acts of auxiliaries within the practice. The Board does not supervise hygienists directly.

Question 30Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following is a ground for disciplinary action by the Board under the Alabama Dental Practice Act?

  1. Employing more than one dental assistant
  2. Practicing dentistry while impaired by alcohol or drugs Correct answer.
  3. Using a trade name for the dental practice
  4. Advertising the availability of after-hours emergency care

Explanation

The Act lists practicing while impaired by alcohol or drugs as a ground for discipline. Using a trade name, advertising emergency care, and employing multiple assistants are not, by themselves, statutory violations. Grounds for discipline generally involve misconduct, incompetence, or violations of the Act.

Question 31Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

What is the effect of a Board rule that conflicts with a provision of the Alabama Dental Practice Act?

  1. The rule is automatically submitted to the Governor for resolution.
  2. The rule remains in effect until the Legislature acts.
  3. The rule prevails because it is more specific.
  4. The rule is invalid to the extent of the conflict. Correct answer.

Explanation

An administrative rule cannot contradict the statute that authorizes it. To the extent a Board rule conflicts with the Act, the rule is invalid and the statute controls. The Board's authority is limited by the statutory framework.

Question 32Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which individual is exempt from the licensure requirement under the Alabama Dental Practice Act?

  1. A dental student performing procedures as part of a supervised clinical program Correct answer.
  2. A person who has completed dental school but not the licensing examination
  3. A retired dentist whose license has lapsed
  4. A dentist licensed in another state who treats patients in Alabama

Explanation

The Act typically exempts students enrolled in an accredited dental program when performing procedures as part of their supervised clinical education. A dentist licensed in another state is not automatically exempt, and unlicensed or lapsed licensees may not practice. The exemption is limited to the educational context.

Question 33Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

What is the statutory basis for the Board's authority to inspect dental offices?

  1. The Alabama Dental Practice Act Correct answer.
  2. County health department regulations
  3. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act
  4. The Board's inherent police power

Explanation

The Board's inspection authority, like its other powers, must be grounded in the Alabama Dental Practice Act. The Act may authorize inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The Board does not have inherent police power; it must point to statutory authority.

Question 34Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

Which of the following best describes the composition of the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners?

  1. It is a single director appointed by the Governor.
  2. It is composed of legislators and public members.
  3. It consists entirely of dentists elected by licensees.
  4. It includes dentists and may include other members as specified by statute. Correct answer.

Explanation

The Act specifies the membership of the Board, which includes dentists and may include other members such as a consumer member or dental hygienist. The Board is not a single director, nor is it composed of legislators. The exact composition is set by statute.

Question 35Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

A dentist allows an unlicensed person to perform a dental procedure. Under the Act, what is the dentist's liability?

  1. The dentist is liable only if the patient files a complaint.
  2. The dentist is subject to discipline for aiding and abetting unlicensed practice. Correct answer.
  3. The dentist is not liable because the unlicensed person acted independently.
  4. The dentist is immune from liability because the Board regulates only licensees.

Explanation

The Act prohibits aiding or abetting the unlicensed practice of dentistry. A dentist who permits an unlicensed person to perform dental procedures is subject to Board discipline. Liability does not depend on a patient complaint.

Question 36Alabama Dental Practice Act: statutory structure, definitions, and Board authority

What is the primary purpose of the licensure examination administered by the Board?

  1. To ensure applicants meet minimum competency standards Correct answer.
  2. To rank applicants for employment
  3. To generate revenue for the Board
  4. To limit the number of dentists in the state

Explanation

The licensure examination is designed to assess whether an applicant possesses the minimum knowledge and skills required to practice dentistry safely. Its purpose is public protection, not revenue generation or workforce limitation. The Board does not rank applicants for employers.

Question 37Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Which body issues licenses to practice dentistry in the state of Alabama?

  1. The Alabama Department of Public Health
  2. The Alabama Board of Dental Examiners Correct answer.
  3. The Alabama Dental Association
  4. The University of Alabama School of Dentistry

Explanation

Dental licensure in Alabama is administered by the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners, the state regulatory agency that examines applicants and issues licenses. Professional associations and schools do not have licensing authority.

Question 38Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

A dentist's Alabama license is renewed on a cycle of what length?

  1. Every five years
  2. Every two years Correct answer.
  3. Every three years
  4. Every year

Explanation

Alabama dental licenses are renewed biennially, on a two-year cycle tied to the licensee's birth year or a designated renewal period. This means renewal fees and continuing education reporting occur every other year.

Question 39Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Alabama requires dentists to complete a minimum number of continuing education hours per renewal cycle. Which figure reflects that requirement?

  1. 10 hours
  2. 30 hours Correct answer.
  3. 20 hours
  4. 15 hours

Explanation

Alabama requires dentists to earn 30 continuing education hours per two-year renewal cycle. This total is the biennial figure reported to the Board at renewal.

Question 40Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Within the continuing education requirement, Alabama mandates a specific number of hours in which subject area?

  1. Orthodontics
  2. Practice management
  3. Infection control Correct answer.
  4. Forensic odontology

Explanation

Alabama requires a defined portion of continuing education hours to address infection control, reflecting the Board's emphasis on protecting patients and staff from transmission of disease.

Question 41Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

A dentist who wishes to administer conscious sedation in Alabama must do which of the following?

  1. Obtain a separate permit from the Board Correct answer.
  2. Join a hospital dental staff
  3. Post a bond with the state treasury
  4. Complete a master's degree in pharmacology

Explanation

Administering sedation requires an additional permit from the Alabama Board of Dental Examiners beyond the basic license. The permit is granted after the dentist demonstrates the required training and meets the Board's sedation standards.

Question 42Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Alabama requires continuing education hours to be earned from providers that meet which standard?

  1. Providers sponsored by dental supply companies
  2. Providers accredited only by foreign agencies
  3. Providers approved or recognized by the Board Correct answer.
  4. Any provider offering online courses

Explanation

CE credit is accepted only when the course is offered by a provider the Board approves or recognizes, such as accredited dental organizations and institutions. Unapproved offerings do not count toward renewal.

Question 43Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

A dentist licensed in Alabama who moves to another state must do what to maintain the Alabama license?

  1. Notify the Board of the address change and continue meeting renewal requirements Correct answer.
  2. Reapply as a new graduate
  3. Surrender the license immediately
  4. Retake the clinical examination

Explanation

A licensee must keep the Board informed of a current address and continue to satisfy renewal obligations, including CE. Changing residence does not by itself void the license.

Question 44Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Which of the following best describes the purpose of continuing education requirements for Alabama dentists?

  1. To satisfy insurance company preferences
  2. To maintain and update professional competence Correct answer.
  3. To limit the number of practicing dentists
  4. To increase state revenue through course fees

Explanation

Continuing education exists to ensure practitioners keep their knowledge and skills current so that patient care remains safe and effective. It is a competence-maintenance mechanism, not a revenue or workforce-control tool.

Question 45Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

An applicant for an Alabama dental license generally must pass which examinations?

  1. No examination if a dental degree was earned
  2. A clinical and a written examination accepted by the Board Correct answer.
  3. Only a written jurisprudence examination
  4. Only a clinical examination

Explanation

Alabama requires applicants to demonstrate competence through examinations accepted by the Board, which include clinical and written components. Holding a degree alone does not confer licensure.

Question 46Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

A dentist who fails to complete required continuing education by the renewal deadline may face which consequence?

  1. Immediate criminal prosecution
  2. Automatic loss of hospital privileges
  3. Mandatory retirement from practice
  4. A Board citation, fine, or nonrenewal of the license Correct answer.

Explanation

Failure to meet CE requirements can result in Board disciplinary action, including fines or refusal to renew the license until the deficiency is corrected. The Board's response is administrative rather than criminal.

Question 47Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Which statement about the jurisprudence examination in Alabama is accurate?

  1. It is administered only to specialists
  2. It replaces the clinical examination
  3. It tests knowledge of dental laws and Board rules Correct answer.
  4. It is optional for license renewal

Explanation

The jurisprudence examination assesses an applicant's understanding of the statutes and rules governing dental practice in Alabama. Passing it is part of demonstrating fitness to practice lawfully.

Question 48Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

A dentist's license lapses because renewal was not completed. What is the most accurate description of practicing during that lapse?

  1. It is permissible for existing patients of record
  2. It constitutes unlicensed practice subject to discipline Correct answer.
  3. It is permitted if the dentist pays a late fee afterward
  4. It is allowed for emergency care only

Explanation

Practicing while a license is lapsed is unlicensed practice and exposes the dentist to Board discipline, regardless of the patient relationship. A late fee paid later does not retroactively authorize the practice.

Question 49Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

How does Alabama typically handle a dentist licensed in another state who seeks to practice in Alabama?

  1. Reciprocity with every state without conditions
  2. A licensure process that may include credential review and examination requirements set by the Board Correct answer.
  3. Automatic licensure based on the other state's license
  4. Licensure only after ten years of practice elsewhere

Explanation

Out-of-state licensees must satisfy Alabama's licensure requirements, which may involve credential review and examination criteria established by the Board. There is no blanket automatic licensure.

Question 50Licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements

Which of the following is a continuing education topic the Alabama Board commonly requires or emphasizes for license renewal?

  1. Biological hazards and infection control Correct answer.
  2. Automotive mechanics
  3. Ancient dental history
  4. Interior design

Explanation

Alabama emphasizes infection control and biological hazard training as part of the CE requirement because these directly affect safe practice. Topics unrelated to dentistry do not satisfy the requirement.