Board Dental Jurisprudence
TN State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of dental
ethics?
A) Financial gain should be the primary motive of practice.
B) Dentists should continuously seek professional
development.
C) Patient consent is not necessary for routine
treatments.
D) Confidentiality can be breached at the dentist's
discretion.
Correct Answer: B
2. Under the TN State Dental Practice Act, which action is
considered unprofessional conduct?
A) Refusing to treat a patient based on the patient's
infectious disease status.
B) Providing pro bono services to underserved
populations.
C) Documenting the refusal of a patient to proceed with a
recommended treatment.
D) Failing to maintain a current license to practice
dentistry.
Correct Answer: D
3. What is the primary purpose of maintaining detailed
dental records?
A) To provide a basis for billing and financial
management.
B) To facilitate continuity of care and support legal
processes.
C) To market dental services to other potential clients.
D) To monitor the personal lives of patients.
Correct Answer: B
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, 4. Which document is most critical for obtaining informed
consent?
A) The dental practice's marketing brochure.
B) The patient's previous dental records.
C) A detailed treatment plan with associated risks and
benefits.
D) A list of the dental practice's business hours.
Correct Answer: C
5. In TN, which body is responsible for licensing dentists
and enforcing disciplinary actions?
A) The American Dental Association.
B) The State Board of Dentistry.
C) The National Institutes of Health.
D) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Correct Answer: B
6. What is the minimum requirement for infection control
regarding hand hygiene in a dental office?
A) Handwashing with soap and water is optional.
B) Use of gloves replaces the need for hand hygiene.
C) Hand hygiene must be performed before and after
patient contact.
D) Hand sanitizer is only used in the absence of visible
dirt.
Correct Answer: C
7. When is it permissible to release a patient's dental
records without their consent?
A) When the patient is being uncooperative.
B) When it is requested by a third-party payer for billing
purposes.
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TN State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of dental
ethics?
A) Financial gain should be the primary motive of practice.
B) Dentists should continuously seek professional
development.
C) Patient consent is not necessary for routine
treatments.
D) Confidentiality can be breached at the dentist's
discretion.
Correct Answer: B
2. Under the TN State Dental Practice Act, which action is
considered unprofessional conduct?
A) Refusing to treat a patient based on the patient's
infectious disease status.
B) Providing pro bono services to underserved
populations.
C) Documenting the refusal of a patient to proceed with a
recommended treatment.
D) Failing to maintain a current license to practice
dentistry.
Correct Answer: D
3. What is the primary purpose of maintaining detailed
dental records?
A) To provide a basis for billing and financial
management.
B) To facilitate continuity of care and support legal
processes.
C) To market dental services to other potential clients.
D) To monitor the personal lives of patients.
Correct Answer: B
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, 4. Which document is most critical for obtaining informed
consent?
A) The dental practice's marketing brochure.
B) The patient's previous dental records.
C) A detailed treatment plan with associated risks and
benefits.
D) A list of the dental practice's business hours.
Correct Answer: C
5. In TN, which body is responsible for licensing dentists
and enforcing disciplinary actions?
A) The American Dental Association.
B) The State Board of Dentistry.
C) The National Institutes of Health.
D) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Correct Answer: B
6. What is the minimum requirement for infection control
regarding hand hygiene in a dental office?
A) Handwashing with soap and water is optional.
B) Use of gloves replaces the need for hand hygiene.
C) Hand hygiene must be performed before and after
patient contact.
D) Hand sanitizer is only used in the absence of visible
dirt.
Correct Answer: C
7. When is it permissible to release a patient's dental
records without their consent?
A) When the patient is being uncooperative.
B) When it is requested by a third-party payer for billing
purposes.
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