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. 5 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public members
B. 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
C. 6 dentists, 3 public members, and 1 dental assistant
D. 9 dentists and 2 public members
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Minnesota Board of Dentistry consists of nine members
appointed by the governor: five dentists, one dental hygienist, one licensed dental assistant,
and two public members.
2. Which type of supervision requires the dentist to be personally treating a patient and
authorize the procedure before the allied professional performs it?
A. Personal Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
,C. General Supervision
D. Direct Supervision
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Personal supervision means the dentist is personally operating
on a patient and authorizes the allied dental professional to aid in that treatment by
performing the procedure.
3. Under ‘General Supervision’, when must the dentist be present in the facility?
A. At all times while the procedure is performed
B. The dentist does not need to be physically present
C. Only for the initial diagnosis
D. The dentist must be in the office but not the room
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision means the dentist has prior knowledge and
has given consent for the procedures being performed, but is not required to be present in
the dental office or on the premises.
4. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) must notify the Board of Dentistry of a legal name
change within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
, C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Licensees must notify the Board within 30 days of any change of
name, address, or email address.
5. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) credits 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 professional portfolio cycle.
6. How long must dental records be maintained by a dentist after the last date the patient
was seen?
A. 5 years
B. Permanently
C. 10 years
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, what is the composition of the Board
members?
A. 5 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public members
B. 7 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and 2 public members
C. 6 dentists, 3 public members, and 1 dental assistant
D. 9 dentists and 2 public members
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Minnesota Board of Dentistry consists of nine members
appointed by the governor: five dentists, one dental hygienist, one licensed dental assistant,
and two public members.
2. Which type of supervision requires the dentist to be personally treating a patient and
authorize the procedure before the allied professional performs it?
A. Personal Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
,C. General Supervision
D. Direct Supervision
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Personal supervision means the dentist is personally operating
on a patient and authorizes the allied dental professional to aid in that treatment by
performing the procedure.
3. Under ‘General Supervision’, when must the dentist be present in the facility?
A. At all times while the procedure is performed
B. The dentist does not need to be physically present
C. Only for the initial diagnosis
D. The dentist must be in the office but not the room
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision means the dentist has prior knowledge and
has given consent for the procedures being performed, but is not required to be present in
the dental office or on the premises.
4. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) must notify the Board of Dentistry of a legal name
change within how many days?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
, C. 60 days
D. 90 days
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Licensees must notify the Board within 30 days of any change of
name, address, or email address.
5. What is the minimum number of continuing education (CE) credits 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 professional portfolio cycle.
6. How long must dental records be maintained by a dentist after the last date the patient
was seen?
A. 5 years
B. Permanently
C. 10 years
