Dental Jurisprudence
New Jersey
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
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, 1. Which New Jersey statute governs the practice of
dentistry?
- A) N.J.S.A. 45:6-1
- B) N.J.S.A. 45:11-23
- C) N.J.S.A. 52:17B-209
- D) N.J.S.A. 18A:64-1
Correct Answer: A) N.J.S.A. 45:6-1
2. As per New Jersey law, what is the minimum number of
continuing education hours a dentist must complete
biennially?
- A) 20 hours
- B) 30 hours
- C) 40 hours
- D) 50 hours
Correct Answer: B) 30 hours
3. Which of the following is NOT a permissible reason for a
dental license revocation in New Jersey?
- A) Practicing under a suspended license
- B) Failure to obtain informed consent from a patient
- C) Offering a discount for cash payments
- D) Fraudulent billing practices
Correct Answer: C) Offering a discount for cash
payments
### Professional Ethics and Conduct
4. According to ADA principles of ethics, a dentist must:
- A) Prioritize profit over patient care
- B) Treat patients with respect and dignity
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New Jersey
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
, 1. Which New Jersey statute governs the practice of
dentistry?
- A) N.J.S.A. 45:6-1
- B) N.J.S.A. 45:11-23
- C) N.J.S.A. 52:17B-209
- D) N.J.S.A. 18A:64-1
Correct Answer: A) N.J.S.A. 45:6-1
2. As per New Jersey law, what is the minimum number of
continuing education hours a dentist must complete
biennially?
- A) 20 hours
- B) 30 hours
- C) 40 hours
- D) 50 hours
Correct Answer: B) 30 hours
3. Which of the following is NOT a permissible reason for a
dental license revocation in New Jersey?
- A) Practicing under a suspended license
- B) Failure to obtain informed consent from a patient
- C) Offering a discount for cash payments
- D) Fraudulent billing practices
Correct Answer: C) Offering a discount for cash
payments
### Professional Ethics and Conduct
4. According to ADA principles of ethics, a dentist must:
- A) Prioritize profit over patient care
- B) Treat patients with respect and dignity
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