ULTIMATE MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE ACTUAL EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND REVISED

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ULTIMATE MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE ACTUAL
EXAM PREP 2026 ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY
A GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK |NEW AND
REVISED


1. A dentist is preparing to delegate a procedure to a licensed dental
assistant. According to Minnesota Rules 3100.0100, which level of
supervision requires the dentist to be in the dental office, personally
diagnose the condition, personally authorize the procedure, and
evaluate the auxiliary's performance before dismissal of the patient?
A. General supervision
B. Indirect supervision
C. Direct supervision
D. Personal supervision
Minnesota Rules 3100.0100 defines supervision levels in descending
order of restriction. Direct supervision means the dentist is in the
dental office, personally diagnoses the condition to be treated,
personally authorizes the procedure, and before dismissal of the
patient, evaluates the performance of the auxiliary. Personal
supervision is the most restrictive, requiring the dentist to be
personally operating on a patient while authorizing the auxiliary to aid
in treatment.


2. A licensed dental assistant has completed the required training
and is authorized to administer local anesthesia. Under what level of
supervision may this procedure be performed?
A. General supervision
B. Indirect supervision

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C. Direct supervision
D. Personal supervision
According to Minnesota Rules 3100.0100, a licensed dental assistant
may administer local anesthesia only under direct supervision, which
means the dentist must be in the dental office, personally diagnose the
condition, personally authorize the procedure, and evaluate the
assistant's performance before the patient is dismissed.


3. A dentist is considering delegating a procedure that is not
specifically listed in the scope of practice for dental assistants under
Minnesota Rules. What is the correct action?
A. Delegate the procedure if the assistant has received on-the-job
training
B. Do not delegate the procedure, as Minnesota is a permissive state
where delegated duties must be specifically listed in the scope of
practice
C. Delegate the procedure with written patient consent
D. Delegate the procedure if the dentist provides direct supervision
Minnesota is a permissive state, which means that the delegated duties
for dental therapy, hygiene, and assisting are specifically listed under
their respective scope of practice. If the duty is not listed, then it
cannot be delegated. On-the-job training or patient consent does not
authorize delegation of unlisted procedures.


4. Which of the following procedures may a licensed dental assistant
perform under general supervision?
A. Administration of local anesthesia
B. Surgical extraction of a tooth

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C. Coronal polishing
D. Administration of nitrous oxide
Under Minnesota Rules 3100.8500, a licensed dental assistant may
perform procedures such as coronal polishing under general
supervision, which means the dentist has prior knowledge of and has
consented to the procedures being performed and is not required to be
present in the dental office. Local anesthesia requires direct
supervision. Surgical extraction is a dentist-only procedure. Nitrous
oxide administration by an assistant is restricted.


5. A dentist is reviewing the supervision requirements for a dental
hygienist performing prophylaxis in a public health setting. Under
Minnesota Statutes 150A.10, what is the maximum number of dental
hygienists a dentist may supervise for prophylactic services in a
public health setting?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. No limit
Minnesota Statutes 150A.10 establishes that a dentist may supervise up
to three dental hygienists for prophylactic services in a public health
setting. This provision supports access to preventive dental care in
underserved communities while maintaining appropriate supervision.


6. A dental hygienist is working under collaborative management
agreement with a dentist. Which of the following is required for this
agreement?
A. The dentist must be physically present in the office at all times
B. A written collaborative management agreement must be in place

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C. The hygienist must have five years of experience
D. The agreement must be approved by the Board of Dentistry
Under Minnesota Statutes 150A.10, a collaborative management
agreement is a written agreement between a dentist and a collaborative
practice dental hygienist that outlines the scope of practice,
supervision requirements, and protocols. The dentist does not need to
be physically present, but the written agreement must be in place.


7. A licensed dental assistant is performing a procedure under
general supervision. What must be in place for this level of
supervision?
A. The dentist must be in the dental office
B. The dentist must personally diagnose the condition and authorize the
procedure
C. The dentist must have prior knowledge of and consented to the
procedure, but need not be present in the office
D. The dentist must be on the premises but not necessarily in the
operatory
General supervision under Minnesota Rules 3100.0100 means the
dentist has prior knowledge of and has consented to the procedures
being performed and is not required to be present in the dental office
or on the premises. This level of supervision allows for greater
flexibility in practice settings.


8. A dentist is reviewing the scope of practice for a licensed dental
assistant. Which of the following procedures is a licensed dental
assistant NOT authorized to perform?
A. Taking dental radiographs
B. Applying pit and fissure sealants