Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Final Assessment Review 2026 (Qns & Ans).

MINNESOTA

Dental Jurisprudence


Final Assessment Review


(With Solutions)



2026




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,1. Case: A Minnesota dentist begins treatment without documenting
informed consent.
Question: Which patient right is most directly violated?
- A. Confidentiality
- B. Autonomy
- C. Justice
- D. Beneficence
Answer: B. Autonomy
Rationale: Informed consent ensures patients exercise autonomy in
healthcare decisions.

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2. Case: A dentist advertises “guaranteed perfect cosmetic results.”
Question: Which ethical principle is compromised?
- A. Veracity
- B. Justice
- C. Beneficence
- D. Autonomy
Answer: A. Veracity
Rationale: Misleading claims violate truthfulness.

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3. Case: A patient requests their dental records. Minnesota law requires
dentists to:
- A. Refuse unless subpoenaed
- B. Provide within a reasonable time (usually 30 days)
- C. Charge excessive fees
- D. Destroy records after request
Answer: B. Provide within 30 days
Rationale: Minnesota law aligns with HIPAA on timely access.
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4. Case: A dentist continues practicing after license expiration.
Question: This constitutes:
- A. Ethical lapse only
- B. Regulatory non-compliance
- C. Patient consent violation
- D. Civil liability only
Answer: B. Regulatory non-compliance
Rationale: Practicing without a license violates Minnesota Board rules.

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5. Case: A dental assistant shares a patient’s HIV status publicly.
Question: Which law is violated?
- A. OSHA
- B. HIPAA
- C. FDA
- D. DEA
Answer: B. HIPAA
Rationale: HIPAA protects patient confidentiality.

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6. Case: A dentist refuses to treat patients on public assistance programs.
Question: Which principle is compromised?
- A. Justice
- B. Autonomy
- C. Beneficence
- D. Veracity
Answer: A. Justice
Rationale: Justice requires equitable access to care.

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