MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, what is the composition of the Board
members?
A. 7 Dentists, 2 Dental Hygienists, 1 Dental Assistant, 2 Public members
B. 5 Dentists, 1 Dental Hygienist, 1 Licensed Dental Assistant, 2 Public members
C. 6 Dentists, 3 Public members
D. 5 Dentists, 2 Dental Hygienists, 2 Licensed Dental Assistants, 1 Public member
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The MN Board of Dentistry consists of 9 members appointed by
the governor: 5 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public
members.
2. A licensee must notify the Board of Dentistry of a change of name or address within how
many days?
A. 10 days
,B. 30 days
C. 14 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota rules require that any change of name, address, or
secondary address must be reported to the Board within 30 days of the change.
3. How many professional development (CE) credits are required for a Dentist during a two-
year cycle?
A. 25 credits
B. 50 credits
C. 40 credits
D. 75 credits
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists are required to complete 50 credits of continuing
education every two-year biennial cycle.
4. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the office, authorize the procedure,
and evaluate the performance of the auxiliary before the patient leaves?
A. General Supervision
B. Direct Supervision
, C. Indirect Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct Supervision means the dentist is in the facility, has
diagnosed/authorized the treatment, and remains in the facility to evaluate the procedure
prior to patient dismissal.
5. How long must a licensee maintain their professional development folder after the end of a
biennial cycle?
A. 12 months
B. Indefinitely
C. 5 years
D. 24 months
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Licensees must retain their professional development records
for 24 months following the end of each two-year cycle for audit purposes.
6. Which of the following is considered a ‘Fundamental’ core subject for continuing education
in Minnesota?
A. Dental Office Management
B. Infection Control
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, what is the composition of the Board
members?
A. 7 Dentists, 2 Dental Hygienists, 1 Dental Assistant, 2 Public members
B. 5 Dentists, 1 Dental Hygienist, 1 Licensed Dental Assistant, 2 Public members
C. 6 Dentists, 3 Public members
D. 5 Dentists, 2 Dental Hygienists, 2 Licensed Dental Assistants, 1 Public member
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The MN Board of Dentistry consists of 9 members appointed by
the governor: 5 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public
members.
2. A licensee must notify the Board of Dentistry of a change of name or address within how
many days?
A. 10 days
,B. 30 days
C. 14 days
D. 60 days
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota rules require that any change of name, address, or
secondary address must be reported to the Board within 30 days of the change.
3. How many professional development (CE) credits are required for a Dentist during a two-
year cycle?
A. 25 credits
B. 50 credits
C. 40 credits
D. 75 credits
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists are required to complete 50 credits of continuing
education every two-year biennial cycle.
4. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the office, authorize the procedure,
and evaluate the performance of the auxiliary before the patient leaves?
A. General Supervision
B. Direct Supervision
, C. Indirect Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct Supervision means the dentist is in the facility, has
diagnosed/authorized the treatment, and remains in the facility to evaluate the procedure
prior to patient dismissal.
5. How long must a licensee maintain their professional development folder after the end of a
biennial cycle?
A. 12 months
B. Indefinitely
C. 5 years
D. 24 months
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Licensees must retain their professional development records
for 24 months following the end of each two-year cycle for audit purposes.
6. Which of the following is considered a ‘Fundamental’ core subject for continuing education
in Minnesota?
A. Dental Office Management
B. Infection Control
