New Hampshire Dentist Jurisprudence
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1. What is the principal statutory chapter governing the practice of dentistry in
New Hampshire?
A. RSA 310
B. RSA 318
C. RSA 317-A
D. RSA 541-A
Answer: RSA 317-A
Rationale: RSA 317-A is the Dental Practice Act governing dentists and dentistry
in New Hampshire. The Board's administrative rules supplement the statute.
2. Which body is responsible for regulating dentists and dental hygienists in
New Hampshire?
,A. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
B. New Hampshire Pharmacy Board
C. New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
D. New Hampshire Medical Board
Answer: New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Rationale: The Board of Dental Examiners establishes and administers
requirements concerning dental licensure, examination, professional conduct,
and related dental auxiliary matters.
3. Under the current New Hampshire rules, how many members comprise the
Board of Dental Examiners?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: 9
***Rationale: The current rule provides for nine members: six dentists, two
dental hygienists, and one public member. ***
4. Which composition correctly describes the New Hampshire Board of Dental
Examiners?
A. Five dentists, three hygienists, one public member
B. Seven dentists and two public members
C. Six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member
D. Four dentists, four hygienists, and one public member
Answer: Six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member
***Rationale: Den 102.01 specifies six dentist members, two dental hygienist
members, and one public member. ***
,5. What minimum score is required to pass the New Hampshire dentist
jurisprudence examination?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer: 75%
***Rationale: Den 303.03 establishes the jurisprudence examination
requirement, and the licensing rules specify a passing score of 75% or higher. ***
6. Which group of materials is specifically identified as part of the New
Hampshire jurisprudence examination?
A. Only RSA 317-A
B. Only Den 100–500
C. Federal OSHA regulations only
D. RSA 317-A, Den 100–500, and applicable professional ethics provisions
Answer: RSA 317-A, Den 100–500, and applicable professional ethics provisions
***Rationale: Den 303.03 identifies RSA 317-A, Den 100–500, the ADA Principles
of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, and related ethical standards as
examination content. ***
7. A dentist repeatedly violates New Hampshire dental rules despite previous
warnings. Which characterization is most appropriate?
A. Mere administrative inconvenience
B. Potential professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action
C. Automatically a criminal felony
D. Conduct outside the Board's jurisdiction
Answer: Potential professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action
, Rationale: Violations of RSA 317-A, Board rules, Board orders, and applicable
controlled-drug laws may constitute grounds for professional discipline.
8. Which conduct may constitute professional misconduct?
A. Maintaining appropriate clinical records
B. Completing required continuing education
C. Employing or permitting an unlicensed person to practice dentistry
D. Referring a patient to another qualified professional
Answer: Employing or permitting an unlicensed person to practice dentistry
***Rationale: New Hampshire rules identify employing or permitting an
unlicensed person to practice as professional misconduct. ***
9. A dentist advertises that every procedure is guaranteed to be painless. Why
may this advertising be problematic?
A. Dental advertising is prohibited entirely
B. Advertising may only occur in newspapers
C. New Hampshire rules restrict advertising that claims or suggests services are
performed in a painless manner
D. Only specialists may advertise
Answer: New Hampshire rules restrict advertising that claims or suggests
services are performed in a painless manner
***Rationale: Den rules identify advertising suggesting that the dentist performs
services in a painless manner as prohibited professional conduct. ***
10. A dentist advertises a technique as superior to all other dentists in the state.
What is the primary concern?
A. The advertisement is automatically acceptable if the dentist believes it
B. It may improperly claim professional superiority
C. It is acceptable if accompanied by a disclaimer
D. Only the ADA may regulate it
Exam — 100-Question Advanced
Practice Exam 2026 | Questions &
Answers with Detailed Rationales |
Complete Exam Prep & Study Guide
1. What is the principal statutory chapter governing the practice of dentistry in
New Hampshire?
A. RSA 310
B. RSA 318
C. RSA 317-A
D. RSA 541-A
Answer: RSA 317-A
Rationale: RSA 317-A is the Dental Practice Act governing dentists and dentistry
in New Hampshire. The Board's administrative rules supplement the statute.
2. Which body is responsible for regulating dentists and dental hygienists in
New Hampshire?
,A. New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
B. New Hampshire Pharmacy Board
C. New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
D. New Hampshire Medical Board
Answer: New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners
Rationale: The Board of Dental Examiners establishes and administers
requirements concerning dental licensure, examination, professional conduct,
and related dental auxiliary matters.
3. Under the current New Hampshire rules, how many members comprise the
Board of Dental Examiners?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer: 9
***Rationale: The current rule provides for nine members: six dentists, two
dental hygienists, and one public member. ***
4. Which composition correctly describes the New Hampshire Board of Dental
Examiners?
A. Five dentists, three hygienists, one public member
B. Seven dentists and two public members
C. Six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member
D. Four dentists, four hygienists, and one public member
Answer: Six dentists, two dental hygienists, and one public member
***Rationale: Den 102.01 specifies six dentist members, two dental hygienist
members, and one public member. ***
,5. What minimum score is required to pass the New Hampshire dentist
jurisprudence examination?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 75%
D. 80%
Answer: 75%
***Rationale: Den 303.03 establishes the jurisprudence examination
requirement, and the licensing rules specify a passing score of 75% or higher. ***
6. Which group of materials is specifically identified as part of the New
Hampshire jurisprudence examination?
A. Only RSA 317-A
B. Only Den 100–500
C. Federal OSHA regulations only
D. RSA 317-A, Den 100–500, and applicable professional ethics provisions
Answer: RSA 317-A, Den 100–500, and applicable professional ethics provisions
***Rationale: Den 303.03 identifies RSA 317-A, Den 100–500, the ADA Principles
of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct, and related ethical standards as
examination content. ***
7. A dentist repeatedly violates New Hampshire dental rules despite previous
warnings. Which characterization is most appropriate?
A. Mere administrative inconvenience
B. Potential professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action
C. Automatically a criminal felony
D. Conduct outside the Board's jurisdiction
Answer: Potential professional misconduct subject to disciplinary action
, Rationale: Violations of RSA 317-A, Board rules, Board orders, and applicable
controlled-drug laws may constitute grounds for professional discipline.
8. Which conduct may constitute professional misconduct?
A. Maintaining appropriate clinical records
B. Completing required continuing education
C. Employing or permitting an unlicensed person to practice dentistry
D. Referring a patient to another qualified professional
Answer: Employing or permitting an unlicensed person to practice dentistry
***Rationale: New Hampshire rules identify employing or permitting an
unlicensed person to practice as professional misconduct. ***
9. A dentist advertises that every procedure is guaranteed to be painless. Why
may this advertising be problematic?
A. Dental advertising is prohibited entirely
B. Advertising may only occur in newspapers
C. New Hampshire rules restrict advertising that claims or suggests services are
performed in a painless manner
D. Only specialists may advertise
Answer: New Hampshire rules restrict advertising that claims or suggests
services are performed in a painless manner
***Rationale: Den rules identify advertising suggesting that the dentist performs
services in a painless manner as prohibited professional conduct. ***
10. A dentist advertises a technique as superior to all other dentists in the state.
What is the primary concern?
A. The advertisement is automatically acceptable if the dentist believes it
B. It may improperly claim professional superiority
C. It is acceptable if accompanied by a disclaimer
D. Only the ADA may regulate it
