KENTUCKY BOARD OF DENTISTRY LAW ENFORCEMENT ...

not restricted by the Kentucky Dental Practice Act. Mark Brengelman will draft a letter in
response. Dr. Farman indicated he and the other Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
specialist in Kentucky will apply for full licensure.
Donna Ruley thanked the Board for their support of the KDHA’slegislation.
Dr. John LeMaster requested waiver of classroom presentation CE due to a disability. The
Board decided no waiver would be granted.
Dr. Narramore discussed the information he received regarding the trend for a national
exam. Dr. Narramore will work with Mr. Bishop to draft a resolution to be presented at the
May Board meeting.
The Board reviewed the request for validation of exam scores by Dr. Tayeba Ikram and
decided there was no issue to be decided by the Board.
Janella Spenser sent an email requesting direction as to whether applicants for SRTA who
are not students may use patients for the same at their school. It was concluded that if the
reinstatement applicant has malpractice insurance the issue would be resolved.
Mr. Brengelman discussed the implications of the Ethics Commission’s 08-012 decision to
a Board of Dentistry inquiry; specifically conflicts of interest for members holding positions
on both the SRTA Board and the Kentucky Board and voting on issues surrounding the
same.
In response to a letter the Board received from Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the Board
asked the Anesthesia Commitee to make a determination whether OraVerse is “block and
infiltration anesthesia” for purposes of interpreting its use with respect to KRS 313.341.
The Anesthesia Committee agreed not to approve its use by hygienists at this time. Dr.
Sleet will copy the Board with his response that it is an anti-anesthesia agent.
There being no further business, Dr. Gaskill motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Dr.
Narramore seconded the motion. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30
p.m.
APPROVED:
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William Boggess, D.M.D.
President
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Dianne Embry, R.D.H.
Vice President