MINNESOTA DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PREP 2025–2026 | MN DENTISTRY LAW AND ETHICS
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Statutory Framework and Board Governance
Licensure, Renewal, and Professional Development
Scope of Practice and Delegation of Duties
Infection Control and Safety Standards
Record Keeping and Patient Rights
Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Advertising
Prescribing and Controlled Substances
Mandatory Reporting and Legal Obligations
Introduction
This comprehensive study guide prepares candidates for the Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence
Examination. It assesses knowledge of the Minnesota Dental Practice Act, Board of Dentistry rules,
infection control standards, delegation of duties, record keeping, and ethical conduct. The test features
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions emphasizing real-world application, legal compliance, and
professional decision-making. Mastery of these domains ensures readiness for licensure and safe, ethical
dental practice in Minnesota.
Section One: Questions 1–100
1. Which Minnesota statute chapter governs the practice of dentistry?
A. Chapter 150A
B. Chapter 214
C. Chapter 144
D. Chapter 152
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 150A is the Dental Practice Act that governs the practice
of dentistry in Minnesota. Chapter 214 relates to examining and licensing boards generally, Chapter
144 relates to health records, and Chapter 152 relates to controlled substances.
2. How many members serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Eleven
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The Board of Dentistry consists of nine members: two public members, five resident
dentists, one registered dental assistant, and one dental hygienist. All are appointed by the governor.
,3. What is the passing score required for the Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 90%
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The Minnesota Board of Dentistry requires a minimum passing score of 80% on the
jurisprudence examination. The exam consists of 100 scored questions and must be completed within
2 hours.
4. How many continuing education hours must a Minnesota dentist complete per biennial cycle?
A. 25 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 60 hours
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota dentists and dental therapists must complete 50 hours of continuing
education per biennial cycle. At least 30 hours must be in fundamental activities, with a maximum of
20 hours in elective activities.
5. How many continuing education hours must a dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant
complete per biennial cycle?
A. 15 hours
B. 25 hours
C. 35 hours
D. 50 hours
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants must complete 25 hours of continuing
education per biennial cycle. At least 15 hours must be fundamental, with a maximum of 10 hours in
elective activities.
6. What is the maximum number of continuing education hours that may be completed through
online courses in Minnesota?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. No limit
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota allows a maximum of 20 continuing education hours to be completed
through online courses per biennial cycle.
7. Which course is mandatory for all Minnesota dental licensees for infection control?
A. An infection control course addressing patient safety and health issues
B. A CPR course only
, C. An OSHA compliance course
D. A radiation safety course
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota Rule 3100.6300 requires all dental health care providers to complete an
infection control course that primarily addresses patient safety and health issues as referenced in CDC
guidelines and chapter 6950.
8. How often must Minnesota dental licensees complete a CPR certification course?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Current CPR certification through a course equivalent to the American Heart
Association healthcare provider course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course is
required per biennial cycle, which is every two years.
9. Which Minnesota rule addresses infection control for regulated persons?
A. Minnesota Rules 3100.6300
B. Minnesota Rules 6950.1000–6950.1080
C. Minnesota Rules 3100.9600
D. Minnesota Rules 4732
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota Rules 6950.1000 through 6950.1080 specifically address infection control
for regulated persons. Minnesota Rules 3100.6300 addresses safety and sanitary conditions, and
Minnesota Rules 3100.9600 addresses record keeping.
10. Under Minnesota law, what is the maximum number of registered dental assistants a licensed dental
therapist may supervise at one practice setting?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: A licensed dental therapist is limited to supervising no more than four registered
dental assistants or nonregistered dental assistants at any one practice setting.
11. Which of the following drugs may a licensed dental therapist dispense and administer within a
collaborative management agreement?
A. Narcotics
B. Analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics
C. Controlled substances in Schedule II
D. All controlled substances
STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
Statutory Framework and Board Governance
Licensure, Renewal, and Professional Development
Scope of Practice and Delegation of Duties
Infection Control and Safety Standards
Record Keeping and Patient Rights
Ethics, Professional Conduct, and Advertising
Prescribing and Controlled Substances
Mandatory Reporting and Legal Obligations
Introduction
This comprehensive study guide prepares candidates for the Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence
Examination. It assesses knowledge of the Minnesota Dental Practice Act, Board of Dentistry rules,
infection control standards, delegation of duties, record keeping, and ethical conduct. The test features
multiple-choice and scenario-based questions emphasizing real-world application, legal compliance, and
professional decision-making. Mastery of these domains ensures readiness for licensure and safe, ethical
dental practice in Minnesota.
Section One: Questions 1–100
1. Which Minnesota statute chapter governs the practice of dentistry?
A. Chapter 150A
B. Chapter 214
C. Chapter 144
D. Chapter 152
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota Statutes Chapter 150A is the Dental Practice Act that governs the practice
of dentistry in Minnesota. Chapter 214 relates to examining and licensing boards generally, Chapter
144 relates to health records, and Chapter 152 relates to controlled substances.
2. How many members serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. Five
B. Seven
C. Nine
D. Eleven
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The Board of Dentistry consists of nine members: two public members, five resident
dentists, one registered dental assistant, and one dental hygienist. All are appointed by the governor.
,3. What is the passing score required for the Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 90%
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: The Minnesota Board of Dentistry requires a minimum passing score of 80% on the
jurisprudence examination. The exam consists of 100 scored questions and must be completed within
2 hours.
4. How many continuing education hours must a Minnesota dentist complete per biennial cycle?
A. 25 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 60 hours
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota dentists and dental therapists must complete 50 hours of continuing
education per biennial cycle. At least 30 hours must be in fundamental activities, with a maximum of
20 hours in elective activities.
5. How many continuing education hours must a dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant
complete per biennial cycle?
A. 15 hours
B. 25 hours
C. 35 hours
D. 50 hours
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants must complete 25 hours of continuing
education per biennial cycle. At least 15 hours must be fundamental, with a maximum of 10 hours in
elective activities.
6. What is the maximum number of continuing education hours that may be completed through
online courses in Minnesota?
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. No limit
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota allows a maximum of 20 continuing education hours to be completed
through online courses per biennial cycle.
7. Which course is mandatory for all Minnesota dental licensees for infection control?
A. An infection control course addressing patient safety and health issues
B. A CPR course only
, C. An OSHA compliance course
D. A radiation safety course
🟢 Correct answer: A
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota Rule 3100.6300 requires all dental health care providers to complete an
infection control course that primarily addresses patient safety and health issues as referenced in CDC
guidelines and chapter 6950.
8. How often must Minnesota dental licensees complete a CPR certification course?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Current CPR certification through a course equivalent to the American Heart
Association healthcare provider course or the American Red Cross professional rescuer course is
required per biennial cycle, which is every two years.
9. Which Minnesota rule addresses infection control for regulated persons?
A. Minnesota Rules 3100.6300
B. Minnesota Rules 6950.1000–6950.1080
C. Minnesota Rules 3100.9600
D. Minnesota Rules 4732
🟢 Correct answer: B
🔴 RATIONALE: Minnesota Rules 6950.1000 through 6950.1080 specifically address infection control
for regulated persons. Minnesota Rules 3100.6300 addresses safety and sanitary conditions, and
Minnesota Rules 3100.9600 addresses record keeping.
10. Under Minnesota law, what is the maximum number of registered dental assistants a licensed dental
therapist may supervise at one practice setting?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. Five
🟢 Correct answer: C
🔴 RATIONALE: A licensed dental therapist is limited to supervising no more than four registered
dental assistants or nonregistered dental assistants at any one practice setting.
11. Which of the following drugs may a licensed dental therapist dispense and administer within a
collaborative management agreement?
A. Narcotics
B. Analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics
C. Controlled substances in Schedule II
D. All controlled substances
