California Dental Jurisprudence
Board Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of the California Dental Practice
Act?
a) To regulate dental fees
b) To protect public health and safety
c) To promote dental education
d) To standardize dental equipment
ANS : b) To protect public health and safety
Rationale : The Dental Practice Act ensures that dental
professionals adhere to ethical and legal standards to safeguard
public health.
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,2. Which document is required as part of the dental licensure
application in California?
a) Proof of residency
b) Certificate of completion from a CODA-accredited program
c) CPR training manual
d) Evidence of prior work experience
ANS : b) Certificate of completion from a CODA-accredited
program
Rationale : Completion of an accredited dental education
program is a requirement for licensure in California.
3. Under California law, which of the following does NOT fall
under the scope of practice for dental assistants?
a) Taking dental radiographs
b) Administering local anesthesia
c) Sterilizing dental instruments
d) Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
ANS : b) Administering local anesthesia
Rationale : Administering local anesthesia is outside the scope
of practice for dental assistants in California.
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, 4. What is the minimum passing score for the California Dental
Law and Ethics Exam?
a) 65%
b) 70%
c) 75%
d) 80%
ANS : c) 75%
Rationale : The California Dental Board requires a minimum
score of 75% to pass the jurisprudence exam.
5. Which supervision level requires the dentist to be physically
present during a procedure?
a) General supervision
b) Indirect supervision
c) Direct supervision
d) Remote supervision
ANS : c) Direct supervision
Rationale : Direct supervision mandates the dentist's physical
presence during the procedure.
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Board Exam Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. What is the primary purpose of the California Dental Practice
Act?
a) To regulate dental fees
b) To protect public health and safety
c) To promote dental education
d) To standardize dental equipment
ANS : b) To protect public health and safety
Rationale : The Dental Practice Act ensures that dental
professionals adhere to ethical and legal standards to safeguard
public health.
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,2. Which document is required as part of the dental licensure
application in California?
a) Proof of residency
b) Certificate of completion from a CODA-accredited program
c) CPR training manual
d) Evidence of prior work experience
ANS : b) Certificate of completion from a CODA-accredited
program
Rationale : Completion of an accredited dental education
program is a requirement for licensure in California.
3. Under California law, which of the following does NOT fall
under the scope of practice for dental assistants?
a) Taking dental radiographs
b) Administering local anesthesia
c) Sterilizing dental instruments
d) Providing chairside assistance to the dentist
ANS : b) Administering local anesthesia
Rationale : Administering local anesthesia is outside the scope
of practice for dental assistants in California.
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, 4. What is the minimum passing score for the California Dental
Law and Ethics Exam?
a) 65%
b) 70%
c) 75%
d) 80%
ANS : c) 75%
Rationale : The California Dental Board requires a minimum
score of 75% to pass the jurisprudence exam.
5. Which supervision level requires the dentist to be physically
present during a procedure?
a) General supervision
b) Indirect supervision
c) Direct supervision
d) Remote supervision
ANS : c) Direct supervision
Rationale : Direct supervision mandates the dentist's physical
presence during the procedure.
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