SOUTH DAKOTA DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. A dentist must renew their South Dakota dental license every:
A. 1 year
B. C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Rationale: South Dakota dental licenses are renewed on a biennial basis.
2. The South Dakota Board of Dentistry requires how many hours of
continuing education for renewal?
A. 10
B. C. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Rationale: 20 hours is the standard CE requirement per renewal period.
3. Who has the authority to investigate complaints against a dentist?
A. Local health department
B. President of the Board
C. D. South Dakota Board of Dentistry
Rationale: The Board holds investigatory and disciplinary powers.
4. Informed consent must be obtained prior to:
A. Taking x-rays
B. C. Performing treatment procedures
C. Scheduling follow-up care
, D. Filing insurance claims
Rationale: Informed consent is required before any treatment is initiated.
5. Failure to maintain patient records can result in:
A. License renewal delay
B. C. Disciplinary action
C. Civil lawsuit only
D. No consequence
Rationale: Poor record keeping may lead to discipline by the Board.
6. What term describes providing treatment beyond reasonable skill and
training?
A. Malpractice
B. C. Practicing beyond scope
C. Negligence
D. Unlicensed practice
Rationale: Exceeding one’s defined scope is prohibited.
7. Advertising that is false or misleading is:
A. Allowed if claims are general
B. Recommended
C. Permitted with disclaimer
D. E. Unlawful
Rationale: Untruthful advertising violates dental practice rules.
8. A dentist must report child abuse:
A. Only if asked
B. C. Immediately upon suspicion
C. Within 30 days
D. Never
Rationale: Mandatory reporting laws require immediate action.
9. Dental records must be retained for a minimum of:
A. 2 years
B. C. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. 1 year
Rationale: Seven years is the minimum required retention period.
, 10.A dentist’s license can be revoked for:
A. Minor billing error
B. Failure to answer phone
C. D. Gross negligence
D. Simple misunderstanding
Rationale: Gross negligence is a serious violation leading to revocation.
11.Pain management must be recorded in the patient’s chart to:
A. Track insurance payments
B. C. Document justification for controlled substances
C. Satisfy receptionist
D. Avoid consultations
Rationale: Documentation is required for legal and clinical justification.
12.Delegation of dental tasks must be consistent with:
A. Patient preference
B. C. Board rules and training
C. Dentist’s schedule
D. Insurance coverage
Rationale: Only tasks within scope and proper training can be delegated.
13.Practicing without a valid license is considered:
A. A minor infraction
B. C. Unlawful practice
C. Ethical but risky
D. Allowed temporarily
Rationale: Practicing without a license violates state law.
14.Violation of HIPAA can result in:
A. License bonus
B. C. Civil and criminal penalties
C. More CE requirements
D. No penalty
Rationale: Privacy violations carry legal consequences.
15.A dentist must display their license:
A. At home office
B. C. In the primary place of practice
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
| INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A dentist must renew their South Dakota dental license every:
A. 1 year
B. C. 2 years
D. 3 years
Rationale: South Dakota dental licenses are renewed on a biennial basis.
2. The South Dakota Board of Dentistry requires how many hours of
continuing education for renewal?
A. 10
B. C. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Rationale: 20 hours is the standard CE requirement per renewal period.
3. Who has the authority to investigate complaints against a dentist?
A. Local health department
B. President of the Board
C. D. South Dakota Board of Dentistry
Rationale: The Board holds investigatory and disciplinary powers.
4. Informed consent must be obtained prior to:
A. Taking x-rays
B. C. Performing treatment procedures
C. Scheduling follow-up care
, D. Filing insurance claims
Rationale: Informed consent is required before any treatment is initiated.
5. Failure to maintain patient records can result in:
A. License renewal delay
B. C. Disciplinary action
C. Civil lawsuit only
D. No consequence
Rationale: Poor record keeping may lead to discipline by the Board.
6. What term describes providing treatment beyond reasonable skill and
training?
A. Malpractice
B. C. Practicing beyond scope
C. Negligence
D. Unlicensed practice
Rationale: Exceeding one’s defined scope is prohibited.
7. Advertising that is false or misleading is:
A. Allowed if claims are general
B. Recommended
C. Permitted with disclaimer
D. E. Unlawful
Rationale: Untruthful advertising violates dental practice rules.
8. A dentist must report child abuse:
A. Only if asked
B. C. Immediately upon suspicion
C. Within 30 days
D. Never
Rationale: Mandatory reporting laws require immediate action.
9. Dental records must be retained for a minimum of:
A. 2 years
B. C. 7 years
C. 10 years
D. 1 year
Rationale: Seven years is the minimum required retention period.
, 10.A dentist’s license can be revoked for:
A. Minor billing error
B. Failure to answer phone
C. D. Gross negligence
D. Simple misunderstanding
Rationale: Gross negligence is a serious violation leading to revocation.
11.Pain management must be recorded in the patient’s chart to:
A. Track insurance payments
B. C. Document justification for controlled substances
C. Satisfy receptionist
D. Avoid consultations
Rationale: Documentation is required for legal and clinical justification.
12.Delegation of dental tasks must be consistent with:
A. Patient preference
B. C. Board rules and training
C. Dentist’s schedule
D. Insurance coverage
Rationale: Only tasks within scope and proper training can be delegated.
13.Practicing without a valid license is considered:
A. A minor infraction
B. C. Unlawful practice
C. Ethical but risky
D. Allowed temporarily
Rationale: Practicing without a license violates state law.
14.Violation of HIPAA can result in:
A. License bonus
B. C. Civil and criminal penalties
C. More CE requirements
D. No penalty
Rationale: Privacy violations carry legal consequences.
15.A dentist must display their license:
A. At home office
B. C. In the primary place of practice
