OHIO DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Ohio State Dental Board?
A. To manage dental school curriculums
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
C. To provide dental insurance
D. To promote dental products
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
Rationale: The Ohio State Dental Board exists to ensure safe dental practices
and protect patients, including licensing and disciplinary actions.
2. Which of the following must a dentist in Ohio have to practice legally?
A. National dental license only
B. Ohio dental license
C. CPR certification only
D. None of the above
B. Ohio dental license
Rationale: Dentists must hold a valid Ohio license issued by the Ohio State
Dental Board to practice within the state.
3. How often must an Ohio dentist renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
,B. Every 2 years
Rationale: Ohio requires dentists to renew licenses biennially, usually including
proof of continuing education.
4. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required
for Ohio dentists per renewal period?
A. 12 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
B. 20 hours
Rationale: Ohio dentists must complete 20 hours of CE every two years to
maintain licensure.
5. Which of the following constitutes unprofessional conduct under Ohio law?
A. Practicing while impaired
B. Failing to maintain patient records
C. Misrepresentation of treatment or fees
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Rationale: Ohio law identifies these behaviors as unprofessional conduct,
subject to disciplinary action.
6. In Ohio, dental records must be maintained for at least:
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
C. 7 years
Rationale: Dental records in Ohio must be retained for a minimum of seven
years from the date of treatment.
7. Which of the following is required before performing sedation on a patient
in Ohio?
A. Only verbal consent
B. Written informed consent
, C. Parental consent only for adults
D. No consent needed
B. Written informed consent
Rationale: Ohio law requires written informed consent prior to sedation or
anesthesia, ensuring patient understanding of risks and alternatives.
8. Ohio dentists may delegate which of the following procedures to dental
hygienists under general supervision?
A. Local anesthesia administration
B. Oral prophylaxis
C. Diagnosis of caries
D. Prescription of systemic antibiotics
B. Oral prophylaxis
Rationale: Hygienists can perform cleanings under general supervision;
diagnosis and prescriptions are reserved for licensed dentists.
9. Who is responsible for ensuring that delegated tasks are performed safely
in Ohio?
A. Dental hygienist
B. Dental assistant
C. Supervising dentist
D. State dental board
C. Supervising dentist
Rationale: The supervising dentist is legally responsible for the safety and
appropriateness of all delegated procedures.
10.Which of the following is considered a reportable event to the Ohio State
Dental Board?
A. Patient complaint about wait times
B. Dental malpractice lawsuit
C. Minor billing dispute
D. Attendance at CE courses
B. Dental malpractice lawsuit
Rationale: Legal actions related to professional conduct, including malpractice,
must be reported to the board.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of the Ohio State Dental Board?
A. To manage dental school curriculums
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
C. To provide dental insurance
D. To promote dental products
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
Rationale: The Ohio State Dental Board exists to ensure safe dental practices
and protect patients, including licensing and disciplinary actions.
2. Which of the following must a dentist in Ohio have to practice legally?
A. National dental license only
B. Ohio dental license
C. CPR certification only
D. None of the above
B. Ohio dental license
Rationale: Dentists must hold a valid Ohio license issued by the Ohio State
Dental Board to practice within the state.
3. How often must an Ohio dentist renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
,B. Every 2 years
Rationale: Ohio requires dentists to renew licenses biennially, usually including
proof of continuing education.
4. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) hours required
for Ohio dentists per renewal period?
A. 12 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
B. 20 hours
Rationale: Ohio dentists must complete 20 hours of CE every two years to
maintain licensure.
5. Which of the following constitutes unprofessional conduct under Ohio law?
A. Practicing while impaired
B. Failing to maintain patient records
C. Misrepresentation of treatment or fees
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Rationale: Ohio law identifies these behaviors as unprofessional conduct,
subject to disciplinary action.
6. In Ohio, dental records must be maintained for at least:
A. 2 years
B. 5 years
C. 7 years
D. 10 years
C. 7 years
Rationale: Dental records in Ohio must be retained for a minimum of seven
years from the date of treatment.
7. Which of the following is required before performing sedation on a patient
in Ohio?
A. Only verbal consent
B. Written informed consent
, C. Parental consent only for adults
D. No consent needed
B. Written informed consent
Rationale: Ohio law requires written informed consent prior to sedation or
anesthesia, ensuring patient understanding of risks and alternatives.
8. Ohio dentists may delegate which of the following procedures to dental
hygienists under general supervision?
A. Local anesthesia administration
B. Oral prophylaxis
C. Diagnosis of caries
D. Prescription of systemic antibiotics
B. Oral prophylaxis
Rationale: Hygienists can perform cleanings under general supervision;
diagnosis and prescriptions are reserved for licensed dentists.
9. Who is responsible for ensuring that delegated tasks are performed safely
in Ohio?
A. Dental hygienist
B. Dental assistant
C. Supervising dentist
D. State dental board
C. Supervising dentist
Rationale: The supervising dentist is legally responsible for the safety and
appropriateness of all delegated procedures.
10.Which of the following is considered a reportable event to the Ohio State
Dental Board?
A. Patient complaint about wait times
B. Dental malpractice lawsuit
C. Minor billing dispute
D. Attendance at CE courses
B. Dental malpractice lawsuit
Rationale: Legal actions related to professional conduct, including malpractice,
must be reported to the board.
