MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam Study
Guide
ANS1 is one of the eight parts of the dental record. Personal Information 2. Patient's
reasons for visit
3. Dental and medical history
4. Clinical investigations 5. Diagnosis
6. Treatment plan
7. Convenient consent 8. Progress notes
A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for ___________. - ANS7 years beyond the
age of 18.
All DHCP must notify the BOD within ________ days of a name change or address change.
- ANS30 days
An adult patient's record must be kept __________. - ANS7 years beyond the last time they
were seen.
At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist
according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if
they still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. -
ANSTrue
Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - ANSNo
Can a dental technician and a dentist practice in the same facility and have their own
business? - ANSYes
Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. -
ANSYes
Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks them to
do it? - ANSNo, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of the Dental Practice Act.
-The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable.
-The DDS and LDA may be subject to discipline from the BOD. Can all of your credits be
earned in the fundamental category? - ANSyes
Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate they are
general dentists and not orthodontists? - ANSYes, the same would be true for a general
dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or oral surgery (3rd molar
extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those fields.
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - ANSYes
Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - ANSTrue
CPR - ANS-a fundamental credit
-must be updated every 2 years
-mandatory to maintain license
-4 credits
Critical items - ANS-used to penetrate soft tissue or bone
-has the greatest risk of transmitting injection and should be sterilized by heat
DH or LDA shall NOT take impressions and bite registrations for FINAL construction of fixed
and removable prostheses. T or F - ANSTrue
, Do dental technicians need to have a written work order from a licensed DDS or DT for
constructing, altering, or repairing any denture, partial denture, crown, bridge, etc.? -
ANSYES
Is your license required to be in every office where you work? - ANSYes, it must be in the
office where you work the most, whether you work full-time or part-time. If you float, keep
one in your wallet.
Employers are required to follow CDC recommendations for vaccines, evaluation, and
follow up procedures. T or F - ANSTrue
Exposure training should include: - ANS1. a description of their exposure risks
2. review of prevention strategies and infection control policies and procedures
3. discussion regarding how to manage work-related illness and injuries including PEP (post
exposure prophylaxis - med given after needle stick)
4. review of work restrictions for the exposure or infection
How long must each dental professional keep documentation of their CEs? ANSMust keep
records for the previous two years and the current two years. How long must a dental
technician keep the written work order? - ANS2 years
How many core subjects are required for each 2 year period? - ANSmust be a minimum of 2
different core subjects required for each 2 years
How many credits are earned for general attendance? - ANS-3 credits for a state or national
dental convention
-elective credits
How many days must copies of CE evidence be submitted? - ANS60 days How many
members does the Minnesota Board of Dentistry consist of? - ANS9 members
Five dentists -1 dental hygienist
a single dental assistant minus two public members How many professional development
credits must the DA earn every 2 years? - ANS25 credits
How many professional development credits must the DDS earn every 2 years? - ANS50
credits
How many professional development credits must the Dental Therapist earn every 2 years?
- ANS50 credits
How many professional development credits must the DH earn every 2 years? - ANS25
credits
How often does all DHCP need to renew their license? - ANSEvery 2 years (biennially) from
the date when they originally got their license.
When should the DHCP change protective clothing? - ANS When it becomes visibly dirty
and as soon as it is possible for blood or other potentially infectious fluids to penetrate it.
How should instrument processing area be divided? - ANSIn sections
-receiving and cleaning and decontamination
-preparation and packaging
-sterilization
-storage
How should you keep your fingernails? - ANSShort, so you can thoroughly clean
underneath them and prevent glove tears.
The BOD will notify you of an audit via letter or ANS. -you will have 60 days to submit
copies of your CE record evidence
ANSThe Good Samaritan Law, Duty to Assist, states that "A person at the scene of an
emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical
harm shall, to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others
Guide
ANS1 is one of the eight parts of the dental record. Personal Information 2. Patient's
reasons for visit
3. Dental and medical history
4. Clinical investigations 5. Diagnosis
6. Treatment plan
7. Convenient consent 8. Progress notes
A minor (child) patient's record must be kept for ___________. - ANS7 years beyond the
age of 18.
All DHCP must notify the BOD within ________ days of a name change or address change.
- ANS30 days
An adult patient's record must be kept __________. - ANS7 years beyond the last time they
were seen.
At the request of a patient, their dental records must be transferred to another dentist
according to Minnesota Statutes, irrespective of the status of the patient's account. Even if
they still owe money, the radiographs (or whatever part of the record) must be transferred. -
ANSTrue
Can a dental professional receive remuneration for a referral? - ANSNo
Can a dental technician and a dentist practice in the same facility and have their own
business? - ANSYes
Can a dentist dismiss a patient for being non-compliant to recommended treatment. -
ANSYes
Can a LDA scale the lower anteriors on a pediatric patient, even if the dentist asks them to
do it? - ANSNo, the LDA would be held accountable for violation of the Dental Practice Act.
-The dentist and the LDA would BOTH be in violation and held accountable.
-The DDS and LDA may be subject to discipline from the BOD. Can all of your credits be
earned in the fundamental category? - ANSyes
Can General Dentists limit their practice to orthodontics as long as they indicate they are
general dentists and not orthodontists? - ANSYes, the same would be true for a general
dentist that does mostly endodontic treatment (root canals) or oral surgery (3rd molar
extractions). They cannot claim to be a specialist in those fields.
Can the dental office charge a fee for the cost of transferring records? - ANSYes
Consent is NOT necessary in an emergency situation. T or F - ANSTrue
CPR - ANS-a fundamental credit
-must be updated every 2 years
-mandatory to maintain license
-4 credits
Critical items - ANS-used to penetrate soft tissue or bone
-has the greatest risk of transmitting injection and should be sterilized by heat
DH or LDA shall NOT take impressions and bite registrations for FINAL construction of fixed
and removable prostheses. T or F - ANSTrue
, Do dental technicians need to have a written work order from a licensed DDS or DT for
constructing, altering, or repairing any denture, partial denture, crown, bridge, etc.? -
ANSYES
Is your license required to be in every office where you work? - ANSYes, it must be in the
office where you work the most, whether you work full-time or part-time. If you float, keep
one in your wallet.
Employers are required to follow CDC recommendations for vaccines, evaluation, and
follow up procedures. T or F - ANSTrue
Exposure training should include: - ANS1. a description of their exposure risks
2. review of prevention strategies and infection control policies and procedures
3. discussion regarding how to manage work-related illness and injuries including PEP (post
exposure prophylaxis - med given after needle stick)
4. review of work restrictions for the exposure or infection
How long must each dental professional keep documentation of their CEs? ANSMust keep
records for the previous two years and the current two years. How long must a dental
technician keep the written work order? - ANS2 years
How many core subjects are required for each 2 year period? - ANSmust be a minimum of 2
different core subjects required for each 2 years
How many credits are earned for general attendance? - ANS-3 credits for a state or national
dental convention
-elective credits
How many days must copies of CE evidence be submitted? - ANS60 days How many
members does the Minnesota Board of Dentistry consist of? - ANS9 members
Five dentists -1 dental hygienist
a single dental assistant minus two public members How many professional development
credits must the DA earn every 2 years? - ANS25 credits
How many professional development credits must the DDS earn every 2 years? - ANS50
credits
How many professional development credits must the Dental Therapist earn every 2 years?
- ANS50 credits
How many professional development credits must the DH earn every 2 years? - ANS25
credits
How often does all DHCP need to renew their license? - ANSEvery 2 years (biennially) from
the date when they originally got their license.
When should the DHCP change protective clothing? - ANS When it becomes visibly dirty
and as soon as it is possible for blood or other potentially infectious fluids to penetrate it.
How should instrument processing area be divided? - ANSIn sections
-receiving and cleaning and decontamination
-preparation and packaging
-sterilization
-storage
How should you keep your fingernails? - ANSShort, so you can thoroughly clean
underneath them and prevent glove tears.
The BOD will notify you of an audit via letter or ANS. -you will have 60 days to submit
copies of your CE record evidence
ANSThe Good Samaritan Law, Duty to Assist, states that "A person at the scene of an
emergency who knows that another person is exposed to or has suffered grave physical
harm shall, to the extent that the person can do so without danger or peril to self or others
