MINNESOTA DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM - 2026/2027 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota law, how many years must a dentist maintain a patient’s dental records
after the last date of treatment?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. Permanently
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota dental records must be kept for at least 7 years
beyond the last date of service for adults. For minors, they must be kept for 7 years or until
age 19, whichever is longer.
2. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the treatment room while the
procedure is being performed?
A. General Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
,C. Direct Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Personal supervision requires the dentist to be personally
operating on the patient and authorizing the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by
being present in the room.
3. A licensed dental hygienist in Minnesota must complete how many hours of continuing
education every two years?
A. 20 hours
B. 25 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dental Hygienists and Licensed Dental Assistants are required to
complete 25 hours of CE every two-year cycle, whereas Dentists require 50 hours.
4. If a dentist is convicted of a felony, within how many days must they report this to the
Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. 10 days
B. 90 days
, C. 60 days
D. 30 days
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Licensees must notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any
reportable event, including criminal convictions or disciplinary actions in other
jurisdictions.
5. According to CDC guidelines adopted by the MN Board, how often should biological
monitoring (spore testing) of an autoclave be performed?
A. Daily
B. Bi-weekly
C. Weekly
D. Monthly
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Biological indicators (spore tests) must be used at least weekly
to verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process.
6. Under ‘General Supervision,’ the dentist has authorized the procedure but does not need
to be:
A. In the office
B. Licensed
EXAM - 2026/2027 UPDATE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota law, how many years must a dentist maintain a patient’s dental records
after the last date of treatment?
A. 5 years
B. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. Permanently
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota dental records must be kept for at least 7 years
beyond the last date of service for adults. For minors, they must be kept for 7 years or until
age 19, whichever is longer.
2. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the treatment room while the
procedure is being performed?
A. General Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
,C. Direct Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Personal supervision requires the dentist to be personally
operating on the patient and authorizing the allied dental personnel to aid in treatment by
being present in the room.
3. A licensed dental hygienist in Minnesota must complete how many hours of continuing
education every two years?
A. 20 hours
B. 25 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dental Hygienists and Licensed Dental Assistants are required to
complete 25 hours of CE every two-year cycle, whereas Dentists require 50 hours.
4. If a dentist is convicted of a felony, within how many days must they report this to the
Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. 10 days
B. 90 days
, C. 60 days
D. 30 days
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Licensees must notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any
reportable event, including criminal convictions or disciplinary actions in other
jurisdictions.
5. According to CDC guidelines adopted by the MN Board, how often should biological
monitoring (spore testing) of an autoclave be performed?
A. Daily
B. Bi-weekly
C. Weekly
D. Monthly
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Biological indicators (spore tests) must be used at least weekly
to verify the effectiveness of the sterilization process.
6. Under ‘General Supervision,’ the dentist has authorized the procedure but does not need
to be:
A. In the office
B. Licensed
