Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Exam Test Bank
Actual 2026/2027 High Yield Practice Questions And
Study Guide Complete Accurate Exam Approved
Questions And Correct Verified Answers With Detailed
Rationales (Reliable Answers) Currently Updated
Version 2026
300 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Minnesota Dental Practice Act
2 Board of Dentistry
3 Infection Control & OSHA
4 HIPAA & Records
5 Informed Consent & Patient Rights
6 Prescribing & Controlled Substances
7 Anesthesia & Sedation
8 Dental Auxiliaries
9 Continuing Education & Licensure
10 Professional Ethics & Advertising
11 Mandatory Reporting
12 Radiology & Teledentistry
,Q1
Which Minnesota agency regulates the practice of dentistry?
A) Minnesota Department of Health
B) Minnesota Board of Dentistry CORRECT
C) Minnesota Attorney General
D) Minnesota Dental Association
Rationale
The Minnesota Board of Dentistry licenses and regulates dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
Q2
A dentist’s license in Minnesota is renewed how often?
A) Every year
B) Every two years CORRECT
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Rationale
Minnesota dental licenses renew biennially with required CE and fees.
Q3
Which of the following is required for dental licensure renewal in Minnesota?
A) Proof of CPR only
B) Continuing education hours CORRECT
C) Malpractice insurance only
D) Hospital privileges
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,Rationale
Minnesota requires CE credits for license renewal, including specific topics.
Q4
How many continuing education hours are generally required for Minnesota dentist license
renewal?
A) 10 hours
B) 30 hours CORRECT
C) 50 hours
D) 100 hours
Rationale
Minnesota dentists typically need 30 CE hours per two-year cycle.
Q5
Which topic is specifically required in Minnesota dental CE?
A) Orthodontics
B) Infection control CORRECT
C) Cosmetic dentistry
D) Practice management
Rationale
Infection control CE is mandatory for Minnesota dental license renewal.
Q6
A dental hygienist in Minnesota may practice under:
A) No supervision
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, B) General supervision for certain services CORRECT
C) Direct supervision only
D) Physician supervision
Rationale
Minnesota allows hygienists to perform some services under general supervision per statute.
Q7
What is “general supervision” in Minnesota dental practice?
A) Dentist must be in the room
B) Dentist has authorized the procedure but is not physically present CORRECT
C) Dentist must be in the building
D) Dentist must see patient first
Rationale
General supervision means the dentist authorizes but need not be on site.
Q8
What is “direct supervision” in Minnesota?
A) Dentist is not present
B) Dentist is physically present and checks the patient CORRECT
C) Dentist is in the building
D) Dentist delegates to another dentist
Rationale
Direct supervision requires the dentist to be present and evaluate the patient.
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Actual 2026/2027 High Yield Practice Questions And
Study Guide Complete Accurate Exam Approved
Questions And Correct Verified Answers With Detailed
Rationales (Reliable Answers) Currently Updated
Version 2026
300 QUESTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
# TOPIC
1 Minnesota Dental Practice Act
2 Board of Dentistry
3 Infection Control & OSHA
4 HIPAA & Records
5 Informed Consent & Patient Rights
6 Prescribing & Controlled Substances
7 Anesthesia & Sedation
8 Dental Auxiliaries
9 Continuing Education & Licensure
10 Professional Ethics & Advertising
11 Mandatory Reporting
12 Radiology & Teledentistry
,Q1
Which Minnesota agency regulates the practice of dentistry?
A) Minnesota Department of Health
B) Minnesota Board of Dentistry CORRECT
C) Minnesota Attorney General
D) Minnesota Dental Association
Rationale
The Minnesota Board of Dentistry licenses and regulates dentists, hygienists, and assistants.
Q2
A dentist’s license in Minnesota is renewed how often?
A) Every year
B) Every two years CORRECT
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Rationale
Minnesota dental licenses renew biennially with required CE and fees.
Q3
Which of the following is required for dental licensure renewal in Minnesota?
A) Proof of CPR only
B) Continuing education hours CORRECT
C) Malpractice insurance only
D) Hospital privileges
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,Rationale
Minnesota requires CE credits for license renewal, including specific topics.
Q4
How many continuing education hours are generally required for Minnesota dentist license
renewal?
A) 10 hours
B) 30 hours CORRECT
C) 50 hours
D) 100 hours
Rationale
Minnesota dentists typically need 30 CE hours per two-year cycle.
Q5
Which topic is specifically required in Minnesota dental CE?
A) Orthodontics
B) Infection control CORRECT
C) Cosmetic dentistry
D) Practice management
Rationale
Infection control CE is mandatory for Minnesota dental license renewal.
Q6
A dental hygienist in Minnesota may practice under:
A) No supervision
3
, B) General supervision for certain services CORRECT
C) Direct supervision only
D) Physician supervision
Rationale
Minnesota allows hygienists to perform some services under general supervision per statute.
Q7
What is “general supervision” in Minnesota dental practice?
A) Dentist must be in the room
B) Dentist has authorized the procedure but is not physically present CORRECT
C) Dentist must be in the building
D) Dentist must see patient first
Rationale
General supervision means the dentist authorizes but need not be on site.
Q8
What is “direct supervision” in Minnesota?
A) Dentist is not present
B) Dentist is physically present and checks the patient CORRECT
C) Dentist is in the building
D) Dentist delegates to another dentist
Rationale
Direct supervision requires the dentist to be present and evaluate the patient.
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