MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 WITH 100
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
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The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - ANSWER--Patient's failure
to comply with treatment or professional advice
-Consistent tardiness or failed appointments
-Failure to pay for services rendered
-Behavior management issues
Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks
them to do it? - ANSWER-No, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of
the Dental Practice Act.
-The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable.
-The BOD may take disciplinary action against the LDA and the DDS.
What are the violations in this ad?
,"Our practice specializes in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the
quest to achieve your perfect smile." - ANSWER-Several key words are in
violation of the advertising rule. A dentist cannot say they are superior and cannot
promise results of treatment. They are creating a false or unjustified expectation.
Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the ADA.
Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate
they are general dentists and not orthodontists? - ANSWER-Yes, the same would
be true for a general dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or
oral surgery (3rd molar extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those
fields.
In advertising a dental office, the dentist cannot use the terms "top" or "best" in
describing who they are or what they do. T/F - ANSWER-True, they cannot make
a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what
they do.
For example, "the top 15%..." or "voted best..."
The 5 components of the required dental professional CPR training: - ANSWER-o
AED (Automated external defibrillator)
o Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
o Foreign body airway obstruction
o Two person rescuer
o Adult, child, and infant CPR
If a dental professional comes upon an accident in which the victim has suffered
grave harm, what is the obligation as a dental professional? - ANSWER-The Good
Samaritan Law, Duty to assist states: "A person at the scene of an emergency who
knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical harm shall,
to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others give
reasonable assistance to the exposed person. Reasonable assistance may include
, obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel.
A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a petty misdemeanor."
Who needs to sign the HIPPA form? - ANSWER-every patient
What is criminal law? - ANSWER-The body of law that deals with crime and the
legal punishment of criminal offenses.
What is civil law? - ANSWER-Deals with the disputes between individuals,
organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim.
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a dental professional
license? - ANSWER-1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs or other controlled
substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
How many members does the Minnesota Board of Dentistry consist of? -
ANSWER-9 members
-5 dentists
-1 dental hygienist
-1 dental assistant
-2 public members
Who appoints the members on the MN BOD? - ANSWER-The Governor
How many professional development credits must the DH earn every 2 years? -
ANSWER-25 credits
STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 WITH 100
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT-VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
The doctor/patient relationship can be terminated for: - ANSWER--Patient's failure
to comply with treatment or professional advice
-Consistent tardiness or failed appointments
-Failure to pay for services rendered
-Behavior management issues
Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks
them to do it? - ANSWER-No, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of
the Dental Practice Act.
-The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable.
-The BOD may take disciplinary action against the LDA and the DDS.
What are the violations in this ad?
,"Our practice specializes in cosmetic dentistry, promising superior results in the
quest to achieve your perfect smile." - ANSWER-Several key words are in
violation of the advertising rule. A dentist cannot say they are superior and cannot
promise results of treatment. They are creating a false or unjustified expectation.
Also, cosmetic dentistry is not recognized as a specialty by the ADA.
Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate
they are general dentists and not orthodontists? - ANSWER-Yes, the same would
be true for a general dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or
oral surgery (3rd molar extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those
fields.
In advertising a dental office, the dentist cannot use the terms "top" or "best" in
describing who they are or what they do. T/F - ANSWER-True, they cannot make
a claim that a survey, ballot, or poll constitutes a ranking for who they are or what
they do.
For example, "the top 15%..." or "voted best..."
The 5 components of the required dental professional CPR training: - ANSWER-o
AED (Automated external defibrillator)
o Barrier mask or bag for ventilation
o Foreign body airway obstruction
o Two person rescuer
o Adult, child, and infant CPR
If a dental professional comes upon an accident in which the victim has suffered
grave harm, what is the obligation as a dental professional? - ANSWER-The Good
Samaritan Law, Duty to assist states: "A person at the scene of an emergency who
knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical harm shall,
to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others give
reasonable assistance to the exposed person. Reasonable assistance may include
, obtaining or attempting to obtain aid from law enforcement or medical personnel.
A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a petty misdemeanor."
Who needs to sign the HIPPA form? - ANSWER-every patient
What is criminal law? - ANSWER-The body of law that deals with crime and the
legal punishment of criminal offenses.
What is civil law? - ANSWER-Deals with the disputes between individuals,
organizations, or between the two, in which compensation is awarded to the victim.
What actions would cause an immediate suspension of a dental professional
license? - ANSWER-1. Dependence on alcohol, drugs or other controlled
substances
2. Writing unauthorized prescriptions
How many members does the Minnesota Board of Dentistry consist of? -
ANSWER-9 members
-5 dentists
-1 dental hygienist
-1 dental assistant
-2 public members
Who appoints the members on the MN BOD? - ANSWER-The Governor
How many professional development credits must the DH earn every 2 years? -
ANSWER-25 credits
