Texas Dental Jurisprudence Final Assessment Review 2026 (Qns & Ans).

TEXAS

Dental Jurisprudence


Final Assessment Review


(With Solutions)



2026




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,1. Case: A dentist in Texas begins treatment without obtaining informed
consent.
Question: Which patient right has been violated?
- A. Right to confidentiality
- B. Right to autonomy
- C. Right to beneficence
- D. Right to justice
Answer: B. Right to autonomy
Rationale: Informed consent protects patient autonomy in decision-
making.

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2. Case: A dentist advertises “guaranteed pain-free implants.”
Question: Which ethical principle is violated?
- A. Veracity
- B. Beneficence
- C. Justice
- D. Autonomy
Answer: A. Veracity
Rationale: False or misleading claims violate truthfulness.

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3. Case: A patient requests access to their dental records.
Question: Under HIPAA, the dentist must:
- A. Deny access
- B. Provide access within 30 days
- C. Charge excessive fees
- D. Destroy records
Answer: B. Provide access within 30 days
Rationale: HIPAA requires timely patient access to records.
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4. Case: A dentist fails to renew their Texas license but continues
practicing.
Question: This constitutes:
- A. Ethical lapse only
- B. Regulatory non-compliance
- C. Patient consent violation
- D. Civil liability only
Answer: B. Regulatory non-compliance
Rationale: Practicing without a valid license violates Texas State Board
rules.

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5. Case: A dental assistant discloses a patient’s HIV status to friends.
Question: Which law is violated?
- A. OSHA
- B. HIPAA
- C. ADA
- D. FDA
Answer: B. HIPAA
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient confidentiality.

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6. Case: A dentist refuses to treat Medicaid patients.
Question: Which principle is most compromised?
- A. Justice
- B. Autonomy
- C. Beneficence
- D. Veracity
Answer: A. Justice
Rationale: Justice requires fair access to care.
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