AZ JURISPRUDENCE 2025 UPDATE|COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS (COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) EXAM|GRADE A+!!
What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? -
Answer-Any person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and
all related or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic dental
hygiene procedures.
How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? -
Answer-Regulatory sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination with, or as an
alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license, and that may include:
What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose? -
Answer-i. Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for
each violation
ii. Restrictions on the scope of practice.
iii. Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.
iv. Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible restitution
to pt.
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? -
4. Answer-Does not warrant disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public document
and may be used in a future disciplinary action.
True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited by the
American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation? -
Answer-True
Who are "supervised personnel"? -
Answer-All dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists,
dental x-ray laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.
Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a colleague in
another office -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal disease -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
,Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for a child -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to be
used and the reasons for using that particular material -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental
Examiners? -
Answer-The state dental board is established consisting of 6 licensed dentists, 2
licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members appointed by the governor for a term
of four years,
Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? -
Answer-Appointed by the governor.
How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and end? -
Answer-Term is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.
True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years on
the Board. -
Answer-True
True or False - The Board does not have the authority to suspend or revoke the
registration of a business entity if the entity has been found guilty of violating a
Board statute or rule. -
Answer-False
True or False - The Board must employ an Executive Director. -
Answer-False - may employ
True or False- The President of the Board must be a dentist. -
Answer-False
True or False - Board members are entitled to compensation for all expenses
incurred while performing their duties. -
Answer-True
True or False - The Board may spend all the money it collects. -
Answer-False
, True or False - A dentist who is in the Air Force and practicing at Luke Air Force
Base in Litchfield Park, AZ must have an AZ dental license to do so. -
Answer-False
True or False- According to Statutes, a dentist must have an AZ dental license in
order to supervise in our dental hygiene clinic. -
Answer-False
VERIFIED ANSWERS (COMPLETE SOLUTIONS) EXAM|GRADE A+!!
What is a dental hygienist, according to Statutes? -
Answer-Any person licensed and engaged in the general practice of dental hygiene and
all related or associated duties including educational, clinical and therapeutic dental
hygiene procedures.
How is "Disciplinary action" defined in the Statutes? -
Answer-Regulatory sanctions that are imposed by the Board in combination with, or as an
alternative to, revocation or suspension of a license, and that may include:
What are some examples of disciplinary actions that the Board can impose? -
Answer-i. Administrative penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars for
each violation
ii. Restrictions on the scope of practice.
iii. Imposition of peer review and professional education requirements.
iv. Censure or probation requirements to protect the public welfare, possible restitution
to pt.
3. Is a "Letter of Concern" considered a disciplinary action? -
4. Answer-Does not warrant disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public document
and may be used in a future disciplinary action.
True or False- A "recognized dental hygiene school" must be accredited by the
American Dental Associations Commission on Dental Accreditation? -
Answer-True
Who are "supervised personnel"? -
Answer-All dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians, denturists,
dental x-ray laboratory technicians and other persons supervised by licensed dentists.
Yes or No - Sharing client information unrelated to treatment with a colleague in
another office -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No - Coming to work intoxicated -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Frequent billing irregularities -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Telling a client that you can permanently cure his periodontal disease -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Treating your client in an unsafe environment -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
,Yes or No Filing an insurance claim for services not rendered -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to provide a simple prophylaxis for a child -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Failing to inform a patient of the type of restorative material to be
used and the reasons for using that particular material -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Yes or No Allowing a dental assistant to administer nitrous oxide -
Answer-Yes - unprofessional conduct according to Statutes
Who comprises the membership of the Arizona State Board of Dental
Examiners? -
Answer-The state dental board is established consisting of 6 licensed dentists, 2
licensed dental hygienists and 3 public members appointed by the governor for a term
of four years,
Are board members elected or appointed? By whom? -
Answer-Appointed by the governor.
How long is a Board members term of service? When does it begin and end? -
Answer-Term is 4 years long to begins and ends on January 1.
True or False -A Board member can serve no more than 8 consecutive years on
the Board. -
Answer-True
True or False - The Board does not have the authority to suspend or revoke the
registration of a business entity if the entity has been found guilty of violating a
Board statute or rule. -
Answer-False
True or False - The Board must employ an Executive Director. -
Answer-False - may employ
True or False- The President of the Board must be a dentist. -
Answer-False
True or False - Board members are entitled to compensation for all expenses
incurred while performing their duties. -
Answer-True
True or False - The Board may spend all the money it collects. -
Answer-False
, True or False - A dentist who is in the Air Force and practicing at Luke Air Force
Base in Litchfield Park, AZ must have an AZ dental license to do so. -
Answer-False
True or False- According to Statutes, a dentist must have an AZ dental license in
order to supervise in our dental hygiene clinic. -
Answer-False
