Board Dental Jurisprudence
CA 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 dental
practice.
B) Dentists should maintain a current understanding of
professional knowledge.
C) Patient consent is not necessary for routine dental
procedures.
D) Confidentiality is secondary to the public interest.
Answer: B
2. Under California law, what is the minimum age at which a
patient can consent to their own dental treatment?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 16 years
D) 14 years
Answer: A
3. Which document is essential for maintaining accurate
patient records?
A) Treatment consent form
B) Dental chart
C) Billing statement
D) Appointment schedule
Answer: B
4. What is the primary purpose of infection control protocols
in a dental office?
A) To protect the patient's privacy
B) To ensure efficient workflow
C) To prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
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, D) To comply with insurance policies
Answer: C
5. In California, failure to adhere to proper sterilization
procedures can result in:
A) A warning.
B) Mandatory continuing education.
C) License revocation.
D) A fine.
Answer: C
6. When is it appropriate to release a patient's dental
records to a third party?
A) Upon the patient's request
B) When the dentist decides it's necessary
C) At any time, as long as the third party is another
healthcare provider
D) Without patient consent if it's in the public interest
Answer: A
7. What is the primary ethical concern when advertising
dental services?
A) The cost of the advertisement
B) Ensuring the advertisement is truthful and not
misleading
C) The number of services advertised
D) The use of testimonials from patients
Answer: B
8. Which action is considered a breach of patient
confidentiality?
A) Discussing a case with another dentist in a private
setting for educational purposes
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CA 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 dental
practice.
B) Dentists should maintain a current understanding of
professional knowledge.
C) Patient consent is not necessary for routine dental
procedures.
D) Confidentiality is secondary to the public interest.
Answer: B
2. Under California law, what is the minimum age at which a
patient can consent to their own dental treatment?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 16 years
D) 14 years
Answer: A
3. Which document is essential for maintaining accurate
patient records?
A) Treatment consent form
B) Dental chart
C) Billing statement
D) Appointment schedule
Answer: B
4. What is the primary purpose of infection control protocols
in a dental office?
A) To protect the patient's privacy
B) To ensure efficient workflow
C) To prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
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, D) To comply with insurance policies
Answer: C
5. In California, failure to adhere to proper sterilization
procedures can result in:
A) A warning.
B) Mandatory continuing education.
C) License revocation.
D) A fine.
Answer: C
6. When is it appropriate to release a patient's dental
records to a third party?
A) Upon the patient's request
B) When the dentist decides it's necessary
C) At any time, as long as the third party is another
healthcare provider
D) Without patient consent if it's in the public interest
Answer: A
7. What is the primary ethical concern when advertising
dental services?
A) The cost of the advertisement
B) Ensuring the advertisement is truthful and not
misleading
C) The number of services advertised
D) The use of testimonials from patients
Answer: B
8. Which action is considered a breach of patient
confidentiality?
A) Discussing a case with another dentist in a private
setting for educational purposes
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