TENNESSEE DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
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1. Which entity is responsible for licensing dentists in Tennessee?
A. Tennessee Board of Medicine
B. Tennessee Department of Health
C. Tennessee Board of Dentistry
D. Tennessee Dental Association
Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Dentistry regulates licensing and
practice standards for dentists.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for licensure as a dentist in
Tennessee?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 21
D. 25
Rationale: Tennessee law requires applicants to be at least 21 years old to
obtain a dental license.
3. A dentist must report suspected child abuse within:
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. One week
Rationale: Tennessee law mandates reporting suspected child abuse to
the Department of Children’s Services within 48 hours.
,4. How often must a dentist renew their license in Tennessee?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Rationale: Dental licenses in Tennessee are renewed biennially.
5. Which of the following is required for continuing education in Tennessee
for dentists?
A. 10 hours every year
B. 15 hours every year
C. 30 hours every two years
D. 40 hours every three years
Rationale: Dentists in Tennessee must complete 30 hours of CE every two
years for license renewal.
6. Advertising by a dentist in Tennessee must:
A. Contain testimonials
B. Offer guaranteed outcomes
C. Be truthful and not misleading
D. Include all procedure costs
Rationale: Tennessee rules prohibit false or misleading advertising by
dentists.
7. Which action constitutes unprofessional conduct for a Tennessee dentist?
A. Failing to maintain patient records properly
B. Delegating tasks to qualified staff
C. Participating in continuing education
D. Accepting gifts from patients for preferential treatment
Rationale: Accepting gifts for preferential treatment is considered
unethical and unprofessional.
8. Who may legally perform dental hygiene procedures under supervision in
Tennessee?
A. Anyone employed by a dentist
B. Licensed dental hygienists
C. Dental assistants without training
, D. Students not yet licensed
Rationale: Only licensed dental hygienists may perform hygiene services
under a dentist’s supervision.
9. In Tennessee, a dentist may administer nitrous oxide sedation:
A. Without any special training
B. Only in a hospital
C. After completing Board-approved training
D. Only in emergencies
Rationale: The Board requires specific training and certification before a
dentist may administer nitrous oxide.
10.How long must a dentist in Tennessee maintain patient records?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Rationale: Tennessee law mandates retention of patient records for at
least five years from the last date of treatment.
11.A dentist who is found guilty of fraud in billing may face:
A. Suspension of license
B. Civil fines
C. Criminal charges
D. All of the above
Rationale: Fraudulent billing may result in disciplinary, civil, and criminal
penalties.
12.The standard of care in dentistry is defined as:
A. The cheapest method to treat patients
B. The level of care a reasonably prudent dentist would provide
C. The method used in dental schools
D. The patient’s preferred method
Rationale: Standard of care refers to what a reasonably skilled dentist
would do under similar circumstances.
13.Delegating irreversible procedures to unlicensed personnel is:
A. Allowed with supervision
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which entity is responsible for licensing dentists in Tennessee?
A. Tennessee Board of Medicine
B. Tennessee Department of Health
C. Tennessee Board of Dentistry
D. Tennessee Dental Association
Rationale: The Tennessee Board of Dentistry regulates licensing and
practice standards for dentists.
2. What is the minimum age requirement for licensure as a dentist in
Tennessee?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 21
D. 25
Rationale: Tennessee law requires applicants to be at least 21 years old to
obtain a dental license.
3. A dentist must report suspected child abuse within:
A. 24 hours
B. 48 hours
C. 72 hours
D. One week
Rationale: Tennessee law mandates reporting suspected child abuse to
the Department of Children’s Services within 48 hours.
,4. How often must a dentist renew their license in Tennessee?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
Rationale: Dental licenses in Tennessee are renewed biennially.
5. Which of the following is required for continuing education in Tennessee
for dentists?
A. 10 hours every year
B. 15 hours every year
C. 30 hours every two years
D. 40 hours every three years
Rationale: Dentists in Tennessee must complete 30 hours of CE every two
years for license renewal.
6. Advertising by a dentist in Tennessee must:
A. Contain testimonials
B. Offer guaranteed outcomes
C. Be truthful and not misleading
D. Include all procedure costs
Rationale: Tennessee rules prohibit false or misleading advertising by
dentists.
7. Which action constitutes unprofessional conduct for a Tennessee dentist?
A. Failing to maintain patient records properly
B. Delegating tasks to qualified staff
C. Participating in continuing education
D. Accepting gifts from patients for preferential treatment
Rationale: Accepting gifts for preferential treatment is considered
unethical and unprofessional.
8. Who may legally perform dental hygiene procedures under supervision in
Tennessee?
A. Anyone employed by a dentist
B. Licensed dental hygienists
C. Dental assistants without training
, D. Students not yet licensed
Rationale: Only licensed dental hygienists may perform hygiene services
under a dentist’s supervision.
9. In Tennessee, a dentist may administer nitrous oxide sedation:
A. Without any special training
B. Only in a hospital
C. After completing Board-approved training
D. Only in emergencies
Rationale: The Board requires specific training and certification before a
dentist may administer nitrous oxide.
10.How long must a dentist in Tennessee maintain patient records?
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years
Rationale: Tennessee law mandates retention of patient records for at
least five years from the last date of treatment.
11.A dentist who is found guilty of fraud in billing may face:
A. Suspension of license
B. Civil fines
C. Criminal charges
D. All of the above
Rationale: Fraudulent billing may result in disciplinary, civil, and criminal
penalties.
12.The standard of care in dentistry is defined as:
A. The cheapest method to treat patients
B. The level of care a reasonably prudent dentist would provide
C. The method used in dental schools
D. The patient’s preferred method
Rationale: Standard of care refers to what a reasonably skilled dentist
would do under similar circumstances.
13.Delegating irreversible procedures to unlicensed personnel is:
A. Allowed with supervision
