MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM STUDY GUIDE WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ 2025/2026
8 components of the dental record - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Personal Data
2. Patient's reasons for visit
3. Dental and medical history
4. Clinical examinations
5. Diagnosis
6. Treatment plan
7. Informed consent
8. Progress notes
An adult patient's record must be kept . - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 years beyond the
last time they were seen.
A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for . - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 years
beyond the age of 18.
Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving . - CORRECT
ANSWERS options, benefits, and risks and the patient giving approval.
Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - CORRECT ANSWERS True
When electronic records are kept, . - CORRECT ANSWERS a dentist must keep either a
duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record.
At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist
according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if they
, still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Original radiographs or records should never be sent. Diagnostic duplicated radiographs and
copied records must be created and sent. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Yes
Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - CORRECT
ANSWERS MN Department of Health (MDH)
No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Remuneration - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to payment fo a service
Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - CORRECT ANSWERS No
Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Yes
The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - CORRECT ANSWERS -Patient's failure
to comply with treatment or professional advice
-Consistent tardiness or failed appointments
-Failure to pay for services rendered
-Behavior management issues
COMPLETE SOLUTION RATED A+ 2025/2026
8 components of the dental record - CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Personal Data
2. Patient's reasons for visit
3. Dental and medical history
4. Clinical examinations
5. Diagnosis
6. Treatment plan
7. Informed consent
8. Progress notes
An adult patient's record must be kept . - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 years beyond the
last time they were seen.
A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for . - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 years
beyond the age of 18.
Informed consent consists of the health care provider giving . - CORRECT
ANSWERS options, benefits, and risks and the patient giving approval.
Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - CORRECT ANSWERS True
When electronic records are kept, . - CORRECT ANSWERS a dentist must keep either a
duplicate hard copy record or use an unalterable electronic record.
At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist
according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if they
, still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Original radiographs or records should never be sent. Diagnostic duplicated radiographs and
copied records must be created and sent. - CORRECT ANSWERS True
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - CORRECT ANSWERS
Yes
Who decides what the maximum fee that a dentist can charge to transfer records? - CORRECT
ANSWERS MN Department of Health (MDH)
No dental professional can accept money for making a referral to another dentist. T/F -
CORRECT ANSWERS True
Remuneration - CORRECT ANSWERS refers to payment fo a service
Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - CORRECT ANSWERS No
Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. - CORRECT
ANSWERS Yes
The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - CORRECT ANSWERS -Patient's failure
to comply with treatment or professional advice
-Consistent tardiness or failed appointments
-Failure to pay for services rendered
-Behavior management issues
