MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam
_ credit hours each biennial cycle for a hygienist and dental assistant; minimum of __ of
fundamental and maximum of __ elective - ANS25, 15, 10
_________ means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or business enity engaged in
the manufacturer or repair of dental prosthetic appliances - ANSdental laboratory
-Administer local anesthesia.
-Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia
*****Application of desensitizing medication or resin
-Tissue conditioning and soft reline. - ANSDT - general
ADT - general
-Atraumatic restorative therapy.
*Tooth reimplantation.
-Dressing changes.
-Dispense and administer analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics as (permitted by
the collaborative management agreement) - ANSgeneral ADT and DT
-Cavity preparation; and restoration of primary and permanent teeth
-Pulpotomies on primary teeth
-pulp capping on primary and permanent teeth.
-Stabilization of teeth that were reimplanted. -Remove sutures.
-Brush biopsies. - ANSDT - indirect
ADT - general
-Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants.
-Placement of temporary restorations.
-Fabrication of soft occlusal guards and athletic mouthguards.
-Pulp vitality testing. - ANSGENERAL (DT and ADT)
-In accordance with the collaborative management agreement, the extraction of
periodontally diseased permanent teeth with mobility between +3 and +4. (Not including
unerupted, impacted, fractured)
-Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formation of an individualized
treatment plan authorized by a collaborating dentist
-Make appropriate referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation
with the collaborating dentist. - ANSADT - GENERAL
---DT cannot do these
-Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity, oral health instruction and disease
prevention, including nutritional counseling, dietary analysis.
-Apply topical medications such as, but not limited to, topical fluoride and cavity varnishes in
appropriate dosages.
*****-Perform mechanical polishing - ANSGENERAL (DT and ADT)
-Repair of defective prosthetic devices
-Placement of temporary crowns: and preparation and placement of preformed crowns
*Provide emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
-Extractions of baby teeth - ANSDT - indirect
ADT - general
, * a course on diagnosis and treatment planning all applicants for licensure in mn must do
which of the following if they fail the clinical examination or the licensure exam twice as
specified by board rule - ANSget more education and training
* T/F: as a request of patient, records must be transferred, even if their bill hasn't been paid
- ANSTrue
The ANSdental management practice course is an example of an elective professional
development activity. ****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain
sight for pts to see. When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at
multiple practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - ANSTrue (you cannot make
copies yourself)
*a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's unless
authorized by the Board - ANS4
*a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one practice
setting - ANS4
*A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - ANScollaborative management
agreement
(all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and submitted to the board EVERY
YEAR)
*A professional organization is required to submit a ____________ to the board of
dentistry? - ANS annual report *A surgical mask that covers both the nose and mouth and
protective eye wear w/ solid side shields (or a face shield) should be worn by DHCP
T/F - ANStrue
*Administer LA - ANSDH - general
*administer N2O2 - ANSDH - general
- direct LDA *adults records must be kept for _____ years beyond last time they were seen -
ANS7
*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name or
address change - ANS30 days
*All DHCPs are required to renew their licenses every _____, starting on the date they were
issued it - ANS2 years ago. *applicant for dental assisting and DH requires. .. -
ANS-application
-copy of diploma or certificate
-submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards *state and national* boards
-picture
-backround check*******
*attach prefit and preadjusted ortho appliances - ANSDH - direct
LDA - direct
*A dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully complete a course on how
to use ____________ specifically for the purpose of removing bond material from teeth
before performing the procedure. - ANSrotary instruments *biological indicators - ANS*spore
testing* assess by killing highly resistant microbes
-best way to tell if sterilizing equipment is working properly
-MUST be performed WEEKLY
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist? -
ANSnope
*can a LDA or DH place a cavity liner or endo filler - ANSno
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - ANSNO
, The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*can the dentist charge a patient a fee for transferring records? - ANSyes.
*can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - ANSyes, it is no longer our
responsibility once it is handed over
*chemical indicators - ANSindicator tape: does NOT prove sterile
(ex: brown colored tag after heat sterilization on outside of instrument case)
*complete prophy with scaling, root planing, and polishing restorations - ANSDH - general
*Record correction: ANSnotations must be legible, written in ink, and free of whiteouts or
erasures. -If incorrect information is written down, it must be crossed out and initialed on one
line. *cut arch wires, remove loose bands or brackets - ANSDH - general
LDA - general
*DA without license can... - ANS-perform all duties not directly related with performing
dental treatment or services on patients
-retract
-assist with the placement or removal of rubber dam and accessories used for its placement
and retention as directed by operating dds
-remove debris with suction devices, air, mouthwash, water
-aid dh and licensed da in their duties
-apply fluoride varnish in community setting under licensed dds
*deliver vacuum-formed ortho retainers - ANSDH - general
DA - general
*Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite
registrations for _____________ of fixed and removable prostheses. - ANSFinal construction
*Dental records must include - ANS- pt's name, address, DOB
- if minor, need parent's name
- name and telephone number of contact person
- the insurance company's name and, if present, the ID number - patient's reason for visit
- dental and medical history
- clinical exam
- diagnosis and treatment plan
- informed consent
- progress note
*dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on
infection control for ____ years - ANS2
*destruction of most bacteria, some viruses, and fungi( but not mycrobaterium tuberculosis
or bacterial spores) -through the exposure to a chemical registered with EPA as hospital
disinfectant but with ----no label claim for tuberculdcidal - ANSlow level disinfection
*destruction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses and fungi (not
bacterial spores) through exposure to a chemical registered with EPA hospital disinfectant
WITH label claim for tubercluocidal activity - ANSintermediate level disinfection
*DHCP should receive infection prevention training: - ANS1. When they are employed 2.
When new procedures have an impact on their job exposure 3. Annually
4. According to state or federal requirements
*dry root canals with paper points - ANSDH - general
LDA - indirect
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current 2
year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - ANSpast 2 year cycle
_ credit hours each biennial cycle for a hygienist and dental assistant; minimum of __ of
fundamental and maximum of __ elective - ANS25, 15, 10
_________ means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, or business enity engaged in
the manufacturer or repair of dental prosthetic appliances - ANSdental laboratory
-Administer local anesthesia.
-Administer nitrous oxide inhalation analgesia
*****Application of desensitizing medication or resin
-Tissue conditioning and soft reline. - ANSDT - general
ADT - general
-Atraumatic restorative therapy.
*Tooth reimplantation.
-Dressing changes.
-Dispense and administer analgesics, anti-inflammatories, and antibiotics as (permitted by
the collaborative management agreement) - ANSgeneral ADT and DT
-Cavity preparation; and restoration of primary and permanent teeth
-Pulpotomies on primary teeth
-pulp capping on primary and permanent teeth.
-Stabilization of teeth that were reimplanted. -Remove sutures.
-Brush biopsies. - ANSDT - indirect
ADT - general
-Etch appropriate enamel surfaces, apply and adjust pit and fissure sealants.
-Placement of temporary restorations.
-Fabrication of soft occlusal guards and athletic mouthguards.
-Pulp vitality testing. - ANSGENERAL (DT and ADT)
-In accordance with the collaborative management agreement, the extraction of
periodontally diseased permanent teeth with mobility between +3 and +4. (Not including
unerupted, impacted, fractured)
-Oral evaluation and assessment of dental disease and the formation of an individualized
treatment plan authorized by a collaborating dentist
-Make appropriate referrals to dentists, physicians, and other practitioners in consultation
with the collaborating dentist. - ANSADT - GENERAL
---DT cannot do these
-Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity, oral health instruction and disease
prevention, including nutritional counseling, dietary analysis.
-Apply topical medications such as, but not limited to, topical fluoride and cavity varnishes in
appropriate dosages.
*****-Perform mechanical polishing - ANSGENERAL (DT and ADT)
-Repair of defective prosthetic devices
-Placement of temporary crowns: and preparation and placement of preformed crowns
*Provide emergency palliative treatment of dental pain
-Extractions of baby teeth - ANSDT - indirect
ADT - general
, * a course on diagnosis and treatment planning all applicants for licensure in mn must do
which of the following if they fail the clinical examination or the licensure exam twice as
specified by board rule - ANSget more education and training
* T/F: as a request of patient, records must be transferred, even if their bill hasn't been paid
- ANSTrue
The ANSdental management practice course is an example of an elective professional
development activity. ****T/F : must display annual renewal certificate w/ license in plain
sight for pts to see. When renewing license, copies can be *requested* if one is employed at
multiple practices.
(One must carry a wallet copy if they float to variety of offices) - ANSTrue (you cannot make
copies yourself)
*a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's unless
authorized by the Board - ANS4
*a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one practice
setting - ANS4
*A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - ANScollaborative management
agreement
(all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and submitted to the board EVERY
YEAR)
*A professional organization is required to submit a ____________ to the board of
dentistry? - ANS annual report *A surgical mask that covers both the nose and mouth and
protective eye wear w/ solid side shields (or a face shield) should be worn by DHCP
T/F - ANStrue
*Administer LA - ANSDH - general
*administer N2O2 - ANSDH - general
- direct LDA *adults records must be kept for _____ years beyond last time they were seen -
ANS7
*all dental professionals must notify the board of dentistry within _________ of a name or
address change - ANS30 days
*All DHCPs are required to renew their licenses every _____, starting on the date they were
issued it - ANS2 years ago. *applicant for dental assisting and DH requires. .. -
ANS-application
-copy of diploma or certificate
-submit evidence of satisfactory passing boards *state and national* boards
-picture
-backround check*******
*attach prefit and preadjusted ortho appliances - ANSDH - direct
LDA - direct
*A dental hygienist or licensed dental assistant must successfully complete a course on how
to use ____________ specifically for the purpose of removing bond material from teeth
before performing the procedure. - ANSrotary instruments *biological indicators - ANS*spore
testing* assess by killing highly resistant microbes
-best way to tell if sterilizing equipment is working properly
-MUST be performed WEEKLY
*can a dentist accept money for making a referral (renumeration = $) to another dentist? -
ANSnope
*can a LDA or DH place a cavity liner or endo filler - ANSno
*Can a LDA scale and clean mandibular anteriors on a pediatric patient? - ANSNO
, The LDA and DDS would both be held accountable
*can the dentist charge a patient a fee for transferring records? - ANSyes.
*can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - ANSyes, it is no longer our
responsibility once it is handed over
*chemical indicators - ANSindicator tape: does NOT prove sterile
(ex: brown colored tag after heat sterilization on outside of instrument case)
*complete prophy with scaling, root planing, and polishing restorations - ANSDH - general
*Record correction: ANSnotations must be legible, written in ink, and free of whiteouts or
erasures. -If incorrect information is written down, it must be crossed out and initialed on one
line. *cut arch wires, remove loose bands or brackets - ANSDH - general
LDA - general
*DA without license can... - ANS-perform all duties not directly related with performing
dental treatment or services on patients
-retract
-assist with the placement or removal of rubber dam and accessories used for its placement
and retention as directed by operating dds
-remove debris with suction devices, air, mouthwash, water
-aid dh and licensed da in their duties
-apply fluoride varnish in community setting under licensed dds
*deliver vacuum-formed ortho retainers - ANSDH - general
DA - general
*Dental hygienists and licensed dental assistants shall not take impressions and bite
registrations for _____________ of fixed and removable prostheses. - ANSFinal construction
*Dental records must include - ANS- pt's name, address, DOB
- if minor, need parent's name
- name and telephone number of contact person
- the insurance company's name and, if present, the ID number - patient's reason for visit
- dental and medical history
- clinical exam
- diagnosis and treatment plan
- informed consent
- progress note
*dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on
infection control for ____ years - ANS2
*destruction of most bacteria, some viruses, and fungi( but not mycrobaterium tuberculosis
or bacterial spores) -through the exposure to a chemical registered with EPA as hospital
disinfectant but with ----no label claim for tuberculdcidal - ANSlow level disinfection
*destruction of mycobacterium tuberculosis, vegetative bacteria, most viruses and fungi (not
bacterial spores) through exposure to a chemical registered with EPA hospital disinfectant
WITH label claim for tubercluocidal activity - ANSintermediate level disinfection
*DHCP should receive infection prevention training: - ANS1. When they are employed 2.
When new procedures have an impact on their job exposure 3. Annually
4. According to state or federal requirements
*dry root canals with paper points - ANSDH - general
LDA - indirect
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the current 2
year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - ANSpast 2 year cycle
