OREGON DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Oregon Board of
Dentistry?
A. To license dental schools
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
C. To provide dental insurance
D. To conduct dental research
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
Rationale: The Oregon Board of Dentistry exists to protect the public by ensuring
dentists and dental hygienists meet professional standards.
2. In Oregon, which of the following acts constitutes unprofessional conduct
for a dentist?
A. Failing to maintain patient records accurately
B. Performing procedures outside the dentist’s scope of practice
C. Misrepresenting services or fees
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Rationale: Unprofessional conduct includes inaccurate records, practicing
beyond scope, and misrepresentation.
3. How often must dentists in Oregon renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
,B. Every 2 years
Rationale: Oregon requires dentists to renew licenses biennially and complete
required continuing education.
4. Which of the following is required continuing education (CE) for Oregon
dentists each renewal cycle?
A. 20 hours of general CE
B. 10 hours of infection control CE
C. 2 hours on jurisprudence
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Rationale: Dentists must complete general CE, infection control, and
jurisprudence training to maintain licensure.
5. Who may legally perform dental hygiene services in Oregon?
A. A licensed dentist
B. A licensed dental hygienist
C. A dental assistant under supervision
D. All of the above
B. A licensed dental hygienist
Rationale: Only licensed dental hygienists are authorized to perform dental
hygiene services independently within their scope.
6. In Oregon, which action is required if a dentist identifies child abuse during
treatment?
A. Ignore if unsure
B. Report to local law enforcement or child protective services immediately
C. Discuss only with the child’s guardian
D. Only document in the chart
B. Report to local law enforcement or child protective services immediately
Rationale: Dentists are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse
immediately under Oregon law.
7. A dentist in Oregon may share patient records with another dentist for
consultation purposes:
A. Only with patient consent
, B. Never
C. Without consent
D. Only after treatment is completed
A. Only with patient consent
Rationale: Oregon law requires patient consent before sharing dental records,
except as legally mandated.
8. What is the correct procedure for handling controlled substances in an
Oregon dental office?
A. Store them in unlocked cabinets
B. Keep an accurate, up-to-date inventory and follow DEA regulations
C. Only record when used
D. Dispose of them in regular trash
B. Keep an accurate, up-to-date inventory and follow DEA regulations
Rationale: Controlled substances must be securely stored and inventoried
according to federal and state law.
9. How should informed consent be documented in Oregon dental practice?
A. Verbally only
B. Written documentation in the patient record
C. Only if the patient requests
D. No documentation is necessary
B. Written documentation in the patient record
Rationale: Written consent protects both the patient and provider and is
required for invasive or elective procedures.
10.Which of the following statements about dental anesthesia in Oregon is
correct?
A. Only general dentists may administer anesthesia
B. Only trained and licensed providers may administer sedation or
anesthesia
C. Dental assistants can administer anesthesia if supervised
D. Anesthesia can be administered without record keeping
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT
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1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the Oregon Board of
Dentistry?
A. To license dental schools
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
C. To provide dental insurance
D. To conduct dental research
B. To regulate dental practice and protect public safety
Rationale: The Oregon Board of Dentistry exists to protect the public by ensuring
dentists and dental hygienists meet professional standards.
2. In Oregon, which of the following acts constitutes unprofessional conduct
for a dentist?
A. Failing to maintain patient records accurately
B. Performing procedures outside the dentist’s scope of practice
C. Misrepresenting services or fees
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Rationale: Unprofessional conduct includes inaccurate records, practicing
beyond scope, and misrepresentation.
3. How often must dentists in Oregon renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every 2 years
C. Every 3 years
D. Every 5 years
,B. Every 2 years
Rationale: Oregon requires dentists to renew licenses biennially and complete
required continuing education.
4. Which of the following is required continuing education (CE) for Oregon
dentists each renewal cycle?
A. 20 hours of general CE
B. 10 hours of infection control CE
C. 2 hours on jurisprudence
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Rationale: Dentists must complete general CE, infection control, and
jurisprudence training to maintain licensure.
5. Who may legally perform dental hygiene services in Oregon?
A. A licensed dentist
B. A licensed dental hygienist
C. A dental assistant under supervision
D. All of the above
B. A licensed dental hygienist
Rationale: Only licensed dental hygienists are authorized to perform dental
hygiene services independently within their scope.
6. In Oregon, which action is required if a dentist identifies child abuse during
treatment?
A. Ignore if unsure
B. Report to local law enforcement or child protective services immediately
C. Discuss only with the child’s guardian
D. Only document in the chart
B. Report to local law enforcement or child protective services immediately
Rationale: Dentists are mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse
immediately under Oregon law.
7. A dentist in Oregon may share patient records with another dentist for
consultation purposes:
A. Only with patient consent
, B. Never
C. Without consent
D. Only after treatment is completed
A. Only with patient consent
Rationale: Oregon law requires patient consent before sharing dental records,
except as legally mandated.
8. What is the correct procedure for handling controlled substances in an
Oregon dental office?
A. Store them in unlocked cabinets
B. Keep an accurate, up-to-date inventory and follow DEA regulations
C. Only record when used
D. Dispose of them in regular trash
B. Keep an accurate, up-to-date inventory and follow DEA regulations
Rationale: Controlled substances must be securely stored and inventoried
according to federal and state law.
9. How should informed consent be documented in Oregon dental practice?
A. Verbally only
B. Written documentation in the patient record
C. Only if the patient requests
D. No documentation is necessary
B. Written documentation in the patient record
Rationale: Written consent protects both the patient and provider and is
required for invasive or elective procedures.
10.Which of the following statements about dental anesthesia in Oregon is
correct?
A. Only general dentists may administer anesthesia
B. Only trained and licensed providers may administer sedation or
anesthesia
C. Dental assistants can administer anesthesia if supervised
D. Anesthesia can be administered without record keeping
