Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Exam (2026/2027) –
Minnesota Board of Dentistry Legal & Ethical Assessment |
Questions and Answers Plus Rationales|| BRAND NEW!!
1. The Minnesota Board of Dentistry is responsible for:
A) Insurance premium setting
B) Licensing, regulating, and disciplining dental professionals
C) Hospital accreditation
D) Dental school admissions
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board enforces statutes and rules governing dental licensure and professional
conduct in Minnesota.
2. A dentist applying for initial licensure in Minnesota must:
A) Submit only transcripts
B) Meet education, examination, and background requirements
C) Only pay a fee
D) Have a Minnesota address
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure requires proof of education, passing scores on clinical/national exams,
and background clearance.
3. Minnesota dental licenses must be renewed every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Dentistry licenses in Minnesota are biennially renewed with continuing education
documentation.
4. To practice in Minnesota, a dentist must hold:
A) Federal license only
B) Minnesota dental license
,C) Local city permit only
D) Temporary permit automatically
Answer: B
Rationale: Only a state license authorizes practice; federal credentials alone do not suffice.
5. Dental hygienists in Minnesota must be licensed by the Board and:
A) Practice without supervision
B) Meet specific supervision requirements for delegated tasks
C) Have own business license only
D) Only clean teeth
Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota law defines supervision levels under which hygienists may perform
services.
6. Specialists (e.g., orthodontists) in Minnesota must:
A) Only register with ADA
B) Hold a general dental license and may list specialties on Board records
C) Have separate state licenses for each specialty
D) Only register nationally
Answer: B
Rationale: Specialists practice under the same state dental license; specialty training may be
documented but separate licensure is not required.
7. Assistants performing expanded duties must:
A) Work unsupervised
B) Be appropriately trained and delegated per Minnesota rules
C) Only observe
D) Only take X-rays
Answer: B
Rationale: Expanded functions require training, supervision, and Board allowance.
8. An out-of-state dentist may practice temporarily in Minnesota with:
A) No credential
B) A temporary certificate or permit as authorized by Board rules
, C) Simply notifying Board
D) Only teaching
Answer: B
Rationale: Temporary practice requires a limited permit for specific events or purposes.
9. A dentist convicted of a felony must:
A) Continue practicing
B) Report to the Board immediately
C) Only report at renewal
D) Ignore unless federal
Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota requires prompt disclosure of convictions affecting fitness to practice.
10. The Board may inspect dental records to:
A) Set fees
B) Investigate compliance or a complaint
C) Mandate insurance coverage
D) Check patient satisfaction
Answer: B
Rationale: Inspections support enforcement of recordkeeping and care standards.
11–20: Scope of Practice & Supervision
11. Only a licensed dentist may:
A) Perform invasive surgical procedures
B) Seat a patient
C) Take blood pressure
D) Greet patients
Answer: A
Rationale: Invasive surgical care is restricted to licensed dentists under Minnesota law.
12. Dental hygienists may perform prophylaxis:
A) Without supervision only
B) Under specified supervision requirements
Minnesota Board of Dentistry Legal & Ethical Assessment |
Questions and Answers Plus Rationales|| BRAND NEW!!
1. The Minnesota Board of Dentistry is responsible for:
A) Insurance premium setting
B) Licensing, regulating, and disciplining dental professionals
C) Hospital accreditation
D) Dental school admissions
Answer: B
Rationale: The Board enforces statutes and rules governing dental licensure and professional
conduct in Minnesota.
2. A dentist applying for initial licensure in Minnesota must:
A) Submit only transcripts
B) Meet education, examination, and background requirements
C) Only pay a fee
D) Have a Minnesota address
Answer: B
Rationale: Licensure requires proof of education, passing scores on clinical/national exams,
and background clearance.
3. Minnesota dental licenses must be renewed every:
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years
D) 5 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Dentistry licenses in Minnesota are biennially renewed with continuing education
documentation.
4. To practice in Minnesota, a dentist must hold:
A) Federal license only
B) Minnesota dental license
,C) Local city permit only
D) Temporary permit automatically
Answer: B
Rationale: Only a state license authorizes practice; federal credentials alone do not suffice.
5. Dental hygienists in Minnesota must be licensed by the Board and:
A) Practice without supervision
B) Meet specific supervision requirements for delegated tasks
C) Have own business license only
D) Only clean teeth
Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota law defines supervision levels under which hygienists may perform
services.
6. Specialists (e.g., orthodontists) in Minnesota must:
A) Only register with ADA
B) Hold a general dental license and may list specialties on Board records
C) Have separate state licenses for each specialty
D) Only register nationally
Answer: B
Rationale: Specialists practice under the same state dental license; specialty training may be
documented but separate licensure is not required.
7. Assistants performing expanded duties must:
A) Work unsupervised
B) Be appropriately trained and delegated per Minnesota rules
C) Only observe
D) Only take X-rays
Answer: B
Rationale: Expanded functions require training, supervision, and Board allowance.
8. An out-of-state dentist may practice temporarily in Minnesota with:
A) No credential
B) A temporary certificate or permit as authorized by Board rules
, C) Simply notifying Board
D) Only teaching
Answer: B
Rationale: Temporary practice requires a limited permit for specific events or purposes.
9. A dentist convicted of a felony must:
A) Continue practicing
B) Report to the Board immediately
C) Only report at renewal
D) Ignore unless federal
Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota requires prompt disclosure of convictions affecting fitness to practice.
10. The Board may inspect dental records to:
A) Set fees
B) Investigate compliance or a complaint
C) Mandate insurance coverage
D) Check patient satisfaction
Answer: B
Rationale: Inspections support enforcement of recordkeeping and care standards.
11–20: Scope of Practice & Supervision
11. Only a licensed dentist may:
A) Perform invasive surgical procedures
B) Seat a patient
C) Take blood pressure
D) Greet patients
Answer: A
Rationale: Invasive surgical care is restricted to licensed dentists under Minnesota law.
12. Dental hygienists may perform prophylaxis:
A) Without supervision only
B) Under specified supervision requirements
