NEW YORK DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which entity regulates the practice of dentistry in New York State?
A. American Dental Association
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. New York State Education Department – Office of the Professions
D. New York Dental Society
Rationale: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) – Office of
the Professions oversees licensing, regulation, and enforcement for
dentists in New York.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for licensure as a dentist in New
York State?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 21
D. 25
Rationale: New York State requires applicants for dental licensure to be at
least 21 years old.
3. How many hours of continuing education in infection control must New
York dentists complete every renewal period?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 6 hours
, Rationale: New York State requires 3 hours of infection control CE for
license renewal.
4. Which of the following is required for a dentist to prescribe controlled
substances in New York?
A. NYS driver’s license
B. DEA registration
C. Board certification in oral surgery
D. CPR certification
Rationale: A DEA registration is mandatory for prescribing controlled
substances; this ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
5. Who may legally perform irreversible dental procedures in New York?
A. Dental hygienists under supervision
B. Dental assistants under supervision
C. Licensed dentists
D. Dental students without supervision
Rationale: Only licensed dentists may perform irreversible procedures;
others may perform supportive roles under supervision.
6. Failure to report a colleague suspected of unprofessional conduct in New
York may result in:
A. License renewal delay
B. Disciplinary action by the Board
C. Civil lawsuit only
D. No consequence
Rationale: Dentists are required to report unprofessional conduct; failing
to do so can trigger disciplinary action by NYSED.
7. A New York dentist must maintain patient records for a minimum of:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years
Rationale: Patient records must be retained for at least six years from the
date of last treatment in accordance with NY law.
, 8. Which statement correctly describes informed consent in New York
dentistry?
A. Consent can be implied for all treatments
B. Written consent is required for routine prophylaxis
C. Consent must include discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives for
proposed treatment
D. Oral consent is sufficient for surgery without documentation
Rationale: Informed consent in New York requires that patients
understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives, and documentation is
strongly recommended.
9. Which action constitutes unprofessional conduct under New York dental
law?
A. Providing emergency care without a license
B. Misrepresenting services or fees
C. Attending CE courses
D. Referring patients to specialists
Rationale: Misrepresentation of services or fees is explicitly considered
unprofessional conduct in New York.
10.When can a dentist share patient information without written consent in
New York?
A. For marketing purposes
B. With any family member
C. When required by law or public health authorities
D. To social media platforms
Rationale: HIPAA and New York law allow disclosure only when required
by law or for public health reporting.
11.New York dentists are required to report suspected child abuse to:
A. Local police only
B. The patient’s guardian
C. New York State Child Protective Services
D. The American Dental Association
Rationale: NY law mandates reporting of suspected child abuse to CPS
immediately upon suspicion.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which entity regulates the practice of dentistry in New York State?
A. American Dental Association
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. New York State Education Department – Office of the Professions
D. New York Dental Society
Rationale: The New York State Education Department (NYSED) – Office of
the Professions oversees licensing, regulation, and enforcement for
dentists in New York.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for licensure as a dentist in New
York State?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 21
D. 25
Rationale: New York State requires applicants for dental licensure to be at
least 21 years old.
3. How many hours of continuing education in infection control must New
York dentists complete every renewal period?
A. 2 hours
B. 4 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 6 hours
, Rationale: New York State requires 3 hours of infection control CE for
license renewal.
4. Which of the following is required for a dentist to prescribe controlled
substances in New York?
A. NYS driver’s license
B. DEA registration
C. Board certification in oral surgery
D. CPR certification
Rationale: A DEA registration is mandatory for prescribing controlled
substances; this ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
5. Who may legally perform irreversible dental procedures in New York?
A. Dental hygienists under supervision
B. Dental assistants under supervision
C. Licensed dentists
D. Dental students without supervision
Rationale: Only licensed dentists may perform irreversible procedures;
others may perform supportive roles under supervision.
6. Failure to report a colleague suspected of unprofessional conduct in New
York may result in:
A. License renewal delay
B. Disciplinary action by the Board
C. Civil lawsuit only
D. No consequence
Rationale: Dentists are required to report unprofessional conduct; failing
to do so can trigger disciplinary action by NYSED.
7. A New York dentist must maintain patient records for a minimum of:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 6 years
D. 10 years
Rationale: Patient records must be retained for at least six years from the
date of last treatment in accordance with NY law.
, 8. Which statement correctly describes informed consent in New York
dentistry?
A. Consent can be implied for all treatments
B. Written consent is required for routine prophylaxis
C. Consent must include discussion of risks, benefits, and alternatives for
proposed treatment
D. Oral consent is sufficient for surgery without documentation
Rationale: Informed consent in New York requires that patients
understand the risks, benefits, and alternatives, and documentation is
strongly recommended.
9. Which action constitutes unprofessional conduct under New York dental
law?
A. Providing emergency care without a license
B. Misrepresenting services or fees
C. Attending CE courses
D. Referring patients to specialists
Rationale: Misrepresentation of services or fees is explicitly considered
unprofessional conduct in New York.
10.When can a dentist share patient information without written consent in
New York?
A. For marketing purposes
B. With any family member
C. When required by law or public health authorities
D. To social media platforms
Rationale: HIPAA and New York law allow disclosure only when required
by law or for public health reporting.
11.New York dentists are required to report suspected child abuse to:
A. Local police only
B. The patient’s guardian
C. New York State Child Protective Services
D. The American Dental Association
Rationale: NY law mandates reporting of suspected child abuse to CPS
immediately upon suspicion.
