New York State Dental Jurisprudence Exam — Practice Questions
NEW YORK STATE DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A
NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2026-2027
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
100 Practice Questions with Rationales
Correct answers are shown in bold
Question 1
Under New York State law, which agency is responsible for licensing and regulating dentists?
A. New York State Department of Health
B. New York State Education Department (NYSED)
C. New York State Board of Regents
D. New York State Dental Association
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The New York State Education Department (NYSED), through the Office of the Professions,
is responsible for licensing and regulating dentists and all licensed health professionals in New York
State.
Question 2
A dentist's license in New York State must be renewed every:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State dental licenses must be renewed every three years. Dentists must also
complete continuing education requirements as a condition of renewal.
Question 3
How many hours of continuing dental education (CDE) are required for license renewal in New York
State?
A. 15 hours per renewal cycle
B. 30 hours per renewal cycle
C. 45 hours per renewal cycle
D. 60 hours per renewal cycle
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State requires 45 hours of acceptable continuing dental education per three-year
registration period for license renewal.
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Question 4
Which of the following is a mandatory topic that must be included in continuing dental education for
New York State license renewal?
A. Cosmetic dentistry techniques
B. Dental implant placement
C. Child abuse identification and reporting
D. Dental marketing and practice management
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State mandates that dentists complete coursework in child abuse identification
and reporting as part of their continuing education requirements for license renewal.
Question 5
Under New York law, which of the following individuals can legally perform a dental prophylaxis?
A. A dental assistant with 5 years of experience
B. A licensed dental hygienist
C. A dental student in the first year of dental school
D. A medical nurse practitioner
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only a licensed dental hygienist or a dentist may legally perform a dental prophylaxis
(professional cleaning) in New York State.
Question 6
A dental hygienist in New York State may perform which of the following WITHOUT the direct
supervision of a dentist?
A. Administer local anesthesia
B. Place permanent restorations
C. Perform dental prophylaxis in certain public health settings under general supervision
D. Extract teeth
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York permits dental hygienists to perform prophylaxis and certain preventive services
under general supervision in approved public health settings, such as schools or nursing homes,
without a dentist physically present.
Question 7
Under New York State law, a dentist is required to report suspected child abuse:
A. Only if the child's parent consents to the report
B. Only after consulting with another dentist
C. Immediately to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
D. Only if the dentist is certain abuse has occurred
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State mandates that dentists who have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse
or maltreatment must report immediately to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and
Maltreatment (SCR). The standard is reasonable cause, not certainty.
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Question 8
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the New York State Dental Practice Act?
A. It is codified in the Public Health Law
B. It is part of Education Law Article 133
C. It is regulated solely by the New York State Dental Association
D. It is only applicable to specialists, not general dentists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The practice of dentistry in New York State is governed by Education Law Article 133, which
defines the scope of practice, licensing requirements, and grounds for disciplinary action.
Question 9
A dentist who practices with a revoked license in New York State may face:
A. A written warning from the dental board
B. Civil penalties only
C. Criminal prosecution
D. Mandatory retraining only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing dentistry with a revoked or suspended license is a criminal offense in New York
State and can result in criminal prosecution, in addition to other civil and administrative penalties.
Question 10
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a dental patient's protected health information (PHI) may be disclosed
without written authorization for:
A. Marketing purposes with financial remuneration
B. Sale of PHI to a third party
C. Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO)
D. Sharing with the patient's employer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under HIPAA, PHI may be used and disclosed without patient authorization for treatment,
payment, and healthcare operations (TPO). All other disclosures generally require written patient
authorization.
Question 11
In New York State, the minimum age of consent for dental treatment without parental permission is:
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years
Correct Answer: C
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NEW YORK STATE DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS A
NEW UPDATED VERSION LATEST 2026-2027
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+
100 Practice Questions with Rationales
Correct answers are shown in bold
Question 1
Under New York State law, which agency is responsible for licensing and regulating dentists?
A. New York State Department of Health
B. New York State Education Department (NYSED)
C. New York State Board of Regents
D. New York State Dental Association
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The New York State Education Department (NYSED), through the Office of the Professions,
is responsible for licensing and regulating dentists and all licensed health professionals in New York
State.
Question 2
A dentist's license in New York State must be renewed every:
A. One year
B. Two years
C. Three years
D. Four years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State dental licenses must be renewed every three years. Dentists must also
complete continuing education requirements as a condition of renewal.
Question 3
How many hours of continuing dental education (CDE) are required for license renewal in New York
State?
A. 15 hours per renewal cycle
B. 30 hours per renewal cycle
C. 45 hours per renewal cycle
D. 60 hours per renewal cycle
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State requires 45 hours of acceptable continuing dental education per three-year
registration period for license renewal.
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Question 4
Which of the following is a mandatory topic that must be included in continuing dental education for
New York State license renewal?
A. Cosmetic dentistry techniques
B. Dental implant placement
C. Child abuse identification and reporting
D. Dental marketing and practice management
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State mandates that dentists complete coursework in child abuse identification
and reporting as part of their continuing education requirements for license renewal.
Question 5
Under New York law, which of the following individuals can legally perform a dental prophylaxis?
A. A dental assistant with 5 years of experience
B. A licensed dental hygienist
C. A dental student in the first year of dental school
D. A medical nurse practitioner
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Only a licensed dental hygienist or a dentist may legally perform a dental prophylaxis
(professional cleaning) in New York State.
Question 6
A dental hygienist in New York State may perform which of the following WITHOUT the direct
supervision of a dentist?
A. Administer local anesthesia
B. Place permanent restorations
C. Perform dental prophylaxis in certain public health settings under general supervision
D. Extract teeth
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York permits dental hygienists to perform prophylaxis and certain preventive services
under general supervision in approved public health settings, such as schools or nursing homes,
without a dentist physically present.
Question 7
Under New York State law, a dentist is required to report suspected child abuse:
A. Only if the child's parent consents to the report
B. Only after consulting with another dentist
C. Immediately to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
D. Only if the dentist is certain abuse has occurred
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New York State mandates that dentists who have reasonable cause to suspect child abuse
or maltreatment must report immediately to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and
Maltreatment (SCR). The standard is reasonable cause, not certainty.
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Question 8
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the New York State Dental Practice Act?
A. It is codified in the Public Health Law
B. It is part of Education Law Article 133
C. It is regulated solely by the New York State Dental Association
D. It is only applicable to specialists, not general dentists
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The practice of dentistry in New York State is governed by Education Law Article 133, which
defines the scope of practice, licensing requirements, and grounds for disciplinary action.
Question 9
A dentist who practices with a revoked license in New York State may face:
A. A written warning from the dental board
B. Civil penalties only
C. Criminal prosecution
D. Mandatory retraining only
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Practicing dentistry with a revoked or suspended license is a criminal offense in New York
State and can result in criminal prosecution, in addition to other civil and administrative penalties.
Question 10
Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, a dental patient's protected health information (PHI) may be disclosed
without written authorization for:
A. Marketing purposes with financial remuneration
B. Sale of PHI to a third party
C. Treatment, payment, and healthcare operations (TPO)
D. Sharing with the patient's employer
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under HIPAA, PHI may be used and disclosed without patient authorization for treatment,
payment, and healthcare operations (TPO). All other disclosures generally require written patient
authorization.
Question 11
In New York State, the minimum age of consent for dental treatment without parental permission is:
A. 16 years
B. 17 years
C. 18 years
D. 21 years
Correct Answer: C
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