NC DENTAL BOARD –
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A dentist may be exempt from the continuing education requirement if he/she is -
ANSWER-Retired, no longer practicing, wish to maintain license
a dentist licensed in NC may receive 10 hours of CE if he or she is employed full
time in practicing dentistry at a - ANSWER-Hospital, sanitarium, or like institution
By which criterion is a Dental Assistant NOT classified as a DAII? - ANSWER-
Complete 40 hour board approved in dental assisting & CPR
https://www.ncdentalboard.org/dental_assisting.htm
By law, which of the following applies to a licensed dentist who has 3 offices in NC? -
ANSWER-A duplicate of their original license & current renewal certificate must be
displayed in each office
The NC board of Dental Examiners primary responsibility is to - ANSWER-Regulate
practice of dentistry and DH in interest of public
How many hours must a dental hygienist accumulate in the past 2 years in order to
qualify for licensure by credentials in NC? - ANSWER-2000
The Board has the right to DENY a provisional license to a dentist or dental hygienist
if he/she: - ANSWER-Has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency
Allows DAII to perform coronal polishing - ANSWER-Complete 7 hour course in
coronal polishing
Which of the following phrases advertising Dr. Michael Smith's general dental
practice is NOT LEGAL? - ANSWER-General Dentist claiming "specialist in cosmetic
dentistry"
A NC licensed dentist must contribute as part of their yearly renewal to the -
ANSWER-Caring Dental Professionals Program
After receiving a Dental intern permit, how many additional 1 year periods may be
renewed? - ANSWER-5
How many dentists must sign a written petition for a dentist who is running for
member of State Board? - ANSWER-10
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A dentist may be exempt from the continuing education requirement if he/she is -
ANSWER-Retired, no longer practicing, wish to maintain license
a dentist licensed in NC may receive 10 hours of CE if he or she is employed full
time in practicing dentistry at a - ANSWER-Hospital, sanitarium, or like institution
By which criterion is a Dental Assistant NOT classified as a DAII? - ANSWER-
Complete 40 hour board approved in dental assisting & CPR
https://www.ncdentalboard.org/dental_assisting.htm
By law, which of the following applies to a licensed dentist who has 3 offices in NC? -
ANSWER-A duplicate of their original license & current renewal certificate must be
displayed in each office
The NC board of Dental Examiners primary responsibility is to - ANSWER-Regulate
practice of dentistry and DH in interest of public
How many hours must a dental hygienist accumulate in the past 2 years in order to
qualify for licensure by credentials in NC? - ANSWER-2000
The Board has the right to DENY a provisional license to a dentist or dental hygienist
if he/she: - ANSWER-Has been disciplined by another dental licensing agency
Allows DAII to perform coronal polishing - ANSWER-Complete 7 hour course in
coronal polishing
Which of the following phrases advertising Dr. Michael Smith's general dental
practice is NOT LEGAL? - ANSWER-General Dentist claiming "specialist in cosmetic
dentistry"
A NC licensed dentist must contribute as part of their yearly renewal to the -
ANSWER-Caring Dental Professionals Program
After receiving a Dental intern permit, how many additional 1 year periods may be
renewed? - ANSWER-5
How many dentists must sign a written petition for a dentist who is running for
member of State Board? - ANSWER-10
