IOWA DENTAL BOARD JURISPRUDENCE EXAM ACTUAL
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1. A dentist licensed in Iowa who is applying for renewal must
complete how many hours of continuing education during the
current renewal period?
A. 15 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 45 hours
D. 60 hours
Correct Answer: D – Iowa Administrative Code 650-13.2(153)
mandates that a licensed dentist must complete 60 hours of
continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle. This
requirement ensures that practitioners remain current with advances
in dental science, patient safety protocols, and changes in state law.
,2. Which of the following actions constitutes the unlawful practice of
dentistry in Iowa without a valid license?
A. A dental hygienist placing sealants under the direct supervision of
a licensed dentist
B. A dental assistant taking coronal polish impressions under the
order of a dentist
C. An unlicensed individual performing the final delivery and
adjustment of a removable partial denture
D. A dental student performing extractions at an accredited college
clinic under faculty supervision
Correct Answer: C – Iowa Code 153.14 defines the practice of
dentistry as including the delivery, adjustment, and insertion of
prosthetic appliances. Performing these tasks without a license is a
direct violation, whereas the other options involve permitted
activities under supervision or in an accredited educational setting.
3. Pursuant to Iowa law, a dentist who administers a general
anesthetic must do all the following EXCEPT:
A. Conduct a pre-anesthetic health evaluation
B. Ensure a separate individual monitors the patient's vital signs
C. Have immediate access to emergency resuscitative equipment
,D. Administer the anesthetic without a permit if the patient is over
18 years old
Correct Answer: D – Iowa Administrative Code 650-13.6 requires
that any dentist administering general anesthesia or deep sedation
must hold a valid permit issued by the Iowa Dental Board, regardless
of the patient's age. The permit process verifies that the dentist has
the necessary training, facility equipment, and emergency protocols
in place.
4. A dentist's obligation to maintain patient confidentiality under
Iowa law continues:
A. Only during the active course of treatment
B. For five years following the last patient visit
C. Until the patient's death, after which records become public
D. Indefinitely, even after the dentist-patient relationship terminates
Correct Answer: D – Iowa Code 272C.6 and ethical standards under
the Iowa Dental Board affirm that the duty of confidentiality is
perpetual. Patient information must be safeguarded indefinitely to
protect patient privacy, except when disclosure is compelled by law
or authorized by the patient.
, 5. Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the
Iowa Dental Board?
A. 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 2 public members
B. 5 dentists, 2 hygienists, 2 public members
C. 4 dentists, 3 hygienists, 2 public members
D. 5 dentists, 3 hygienists, 1 public member
Correct Answer: B – The Iowa Dental Board is comprised of nine
members: five licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and
two public members appointed to represent the general public.
Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Iowa
Senate to serve three-year terms.
6. The primary function of the Dental Hygiene Committee is to:
A. Conduct disciplinary hearings for dentists
B. Make recommendations on hygiene discipline, education, and
licensure
C. Set the fees for dental procedures statewide
D. Oversee the certification of dental laboratories
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1. A dentist licensed in Iowa who is applying for renewal must
complete how many hours of continuing education during the
current renewal period?
A. 15 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 45 hours
D. 60 hours
Correct Answer: D – Iowa Administrative Code 650-13.2(153)
mandates that a licensed dentist must complete 60 hours of
continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle. This
requirement ensures that practitioners remain current with advances
in dental science, patient safety protocols, and changes in state law.
,2. Which of the following actions constitutes the unlawful practice of
dentistry in Iowa without a valid license?
A. A dental hygienist placing sealants under the direct supervision of
a licensed dentist
B. A dental assistant taking coronal polish impressions under the
order of a dentist
C. An unlicensed individual performing the final delivery and
adjustment of a removable partial denture
D. A dental student performing extractions at an accredited college
clinic under faculty supervision
Correct Answer: C – Iowa Code 153.14 defines the practice of
dentistry as including the delivery, adjustment, and insertion of
prosthetic appliances. Performing these tasks without a license is a
direct violation, whereas the other options involve permitted
activities under supervision or in an accredited educational setting.
3. Pursuant to Iowa law, a dentist who administers a general
anesthetic must do all the following EXCEPT:
A. Conduct a pre-anesthetic health evaluation
B. Ensure a separate individual monitors the patient's vital signs
C. Have immediate access to emergency resuscitative equipment
,D. Administer the anesthetic without a permit if the patient is over
18 years old
Correct Answer: D – Iowa Administrative Code 650-13.6 requires
that any dentist administering general anesthesia or deep sedation
must hold a valid permit issued by the Iowa Dental Board, regardless
of the patient's age. The permit process verifies that the dentist has
the necessary training, facility equipment, and emergency protocols
in place.
4. A dentist's obligation to maintain patient confidentiality under
Iowa law continues:
A. Only during the active course of treatment
B. For five years following the last patient visit
C. Until the patient's death, after which records become public
D. Indefinitely, even after the dentist-patient relationship terminates
Correct Answer: D – Iowa Code 272C.6 and ethical standards under
the Iowa Dental Board affirm that the duty of confidentiality is
perpetual. Patient information must be safeguarded indefinitely to
protect patient privacy, except when disclosure is compelled by law
or authorized by the patient.
, 5. Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the
Iowa Dental Board?
A. 6 dentists, 1 hygienist, 2 public members
B. 5 dentists, 2 hygienists, 2 public members
C. 4 dentists, 3 hygienists, 2 public members
D. 5 dentists, 3 hygienists, 1 public member
Correct Answer: B – The Iowa Dental Board is comprised of nine
members: five licensed dentists, two licensed dental hygienists, and
two public members appointed to represent the general public.
Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Iowa
Senate to serve three-year terms.
6. The primary function of the Dental Hygiene Committee is to:
A. Conduct disciplinary hearings for dentists
B. Make recommendations on hygiene discipline, education, and
licensure
C. Set the fees for dental procedures statewide
D. Oversee the certification of dental laboratories
