THE COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO
GEORGIA DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAMINATION:Practice Questions
with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationale (2026 Edition);A Complete
Review of Georgia Dental Law, Rules,
and Ethical Standards for Licensure
and Renewal
Regulatory Authority & Board Organization
1. Under O.C.G.A. § 43-11-7, the Board has the power to:
A) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations
B) Make bylaws for the governance of the board
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C) Both A and B
Rationale: O.C.G.A. § 43-11-7 grants the Board the power to adopt, amend,
and repeal rules and regulations to carry out its duties, and to make
necessary bylaws and rules for its governance .
2. The Georgia dental practice act is codified under:
A) O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11
,B) O.C.G.A. Title 42, Chapter 5
C) Georgia Administrative Code Chapter 100
D) Federal Dental Code Title 21
Answer: A) O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11
Rationale: The Georgia dental practice act is codified under O.C.G.A. Title
43, Chapter 11, which governs the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and
dental assisting in the state .
3. Under Georgia law, practicing dentistry without a license is classified
as:
A) A civil infraction only
B) A criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony)
C) An administrative warning
D) No legal consequence
Answer: B) A criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony)
Rationale: Practicing dentistry without a valid license in Georgia is a
criminal offense, reflecting the serious public health and safety risks of
unlicensed dental practice .
4. The Georgia Board of Dentistry has authority to take which of the
following disciplinary actions?
A) Only issue warnings
B) Revoke, suspend, or place conditions on licenses and impose penalties
C) Only impose fines
D) Only suspend licenses
Answer: B) Revoke, suspend, or place conditions on licenses and
impose penalties
,Rationale: The Board has broad authority to revoke, suspend, or place
conditions on licenses and impose penalties for violations of the Dental
Practice Act or Board rules .
5. The Georgia Board of Dentistry is composed of how many members?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
Answer: C) 9 members
Rationale: The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor: 6
licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member,
ensuring representation of both professional and public interests .
6. The Georgia Board of Dentistry's rules are codified under:
A) Rule 100
B) Rule 150
C) Rule 200
D) Rule 250
Answer: B) Rule 150
Rationale: The Board's administrative rules are found in Chapter 150 of the
Georgia Administrative Code, covering organization, licensure
requirements, dental hygiene, unprofessional conduct, delegated duties,
advertising, and more .
7. The Georgia Board of Dentistry operates under which state
department?
A) Department of Public Health
B) Department of Community Health
, C) Secretary of State
D) Department of Human Services
Answer: C) Secretary of State
Rationale: The Georgia Board of Dentistry operates under the Office of the
Secretary of State, which oversees professional licensing boards in Georgia .
8. How often does the Georgia Board of Dentistry hold regular
meetings?
A) Monthly
B) Bi-monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Answer: C) Quarterly
Rationale: The Board holds regular quarterly meetings to conduct business,
review applications, and consider disciplinary matters. Special meetings
may be called as needed .
9. The executive director of the Georgia Board of Dentistry is
appointed by:
A) The Governor
B) The Board itself
C) The Secretary of State
D) The Legislature
Answer: B) The Board itself
Rationale: Under O.C.G.A. § 43-11-2.1, the Board appoints the executive
director to manage day-to-day operations and administrative functions .
GEORGIA DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE
EXAMINATION:Practice Questions
with Verified Answers and Detailed
Rationale (2026 Edition);A Complete
Review of Georgia Dental Law, Rules,
and Ethical Standards for Licensure
and Renewal
Regulatory Authority & Board Organization
1. Under O.C.G.A. § 43-11-7, the Board has the power to:
A) Adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations
B) Make bylaws for the governance of the board
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
Answer: C) Both A and B
Rationale: O.C.G.A. § 43-11-7 grants the Board the power to adopt, amend,
and repeal rules and regulations to carry out its duties, and to make
necessary bylaws and rules for its governance .
2. The Georgia dental practice act is codified under:
A) O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11
,B) O.C.G.A. Title 42, Chapter 5
C) Georgia Administrative Code Chapter 100
D) Federal Dental Code Title 21
Answer: A) O.C.G.A. Title 43, Chapter 11
Rationale: The Georgia dental practice act is codified under O.C.G.A. Title
43, Chapter 11, which governs the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and
dental assisting in the state .
3. Under Georgia law, practicing dentistry without a license is classified
as:
A) A civil infraction only
B) A criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony)
C) An administrative warning
D) No legal consequence
Answer: B) A criminal offense (misdemeanor or felony)
Rationale: Practicing dentistry without a valid license in Georgia is a
criminal offense, reflecting the serious public health and safety risks of
unlicensed dental practice .
4. The Georgia Board of Dentistry has authority to take which of the
following disciplinary actions?
A) Only issue warnings
B) Revoke, suspend, or place conditions on licenses and impose penalties
C) Only impose fines
D) Only suspend licenses
Answer: B) Revoke, suspend, or place conditions on licenses and
impose penalties
,Rationale: The Board has broad authority to revoke, suspend, or place
conditions on licenses and impose penalties for violations of the Dental
Practice Act or Board rules .
5. The Georgia Board of Dentistry is composed of how many members?
A) 5 members
B) 7 members
C) 9 members
D) 11 members
Answer: C) 9 members
Rationale: The Board consists of 9 members appointed by the Governor: 6
licensed dentists, 2 licensed dental hygienists, and 1 consumer member,
ensuring representation of both professional and public interests .
6. The Georgia Board of Dentistry's rules are codified under:
A) Rule 100
B) Rule 150
C) Rule 200
D) Rule 250
Answer: B) Rule 150
Rationale: The Board's administrative rules are found in Chapter 150 of the
Georgia Administrative Code, covering organization, licensure
requirements, dental hygiene, unprofessional conduct, delegated duties,
advertising, and more .
7. The Georgia Board of Dentistry operates under which state
department?
A) Department of Public Health
B) Department of Community Health
, C) Secretary of State
D) Department of Human Services
Answer: C) Secretary of State
Rationale: The Georgia Board of Dentistry operates under the Office of the
Secretary of State, which oversees professional licensing boards in Georgia .
8. How often does the Georgia Board of Dentistry hold regular
meetings?
A) Monthly
B) Bi-monthly
C) Quarterly
D) Annually
Answer: C) Quarterly
Rationale: The Board holds regular quarterly meetings to conduct business,
review applications, and consider disciplinary matters. Special meetings
may be called as needed .
9. The executive director of the Georgia Board of Dentistry is
appointed by:
A) The Governor
B) The Board itself
C) The Secretary of State
D) The Legislature
Answer: B) The Board itself
Rationale: Under O.C.G.A. § 43-11-2.1, the Board appoints the executive
director to manage day-to-day operations and administrative functions .
