NEW HAMPSHIRE DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A dentist in New Hampshire must renew their license every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Rationale: Dentists in NH renew biennially as required by the Board.
2. Before administering anesthesia beyond local infiltration, a dentist must
have:
A. CPR certificate only
B. Additional training recognized by the Board
C. Only state registration
D. Nothing additional
Rationale: Advanced anesthesia requires Board-recognized training in NH.
3. In New Hampshire, the Dental Practice Act is enforced by:
A. State Police
B. Local health departments
C. NH Board of Dental Examiners
D. Department of Education
Rationale: The Board regulates professionals and enforces dental practice
laws.
4. Delegation of duties to dental auxiliaries must:
A. Be written in office policy only
B. Be verbally instructed
, C. Comply with Board rules and supervision requirements
D. Be done without patient consent
Rationale: Delegation must follow specific supervision parameters set by
the Board.
5. Failure to maintain proper infection control may result in:
A. License renewal extension
B. Paid warning only
C. Disciplinary action by the Board
D. Increased patient fees
Rationale: Infection control violations are subject to discipline.
6. The minimum age to apply for a dental license in NH is:
A. 18
B. 19
C. No specific age; education and requirements matter
D. 21
Rationale: Educational completion, not an arbitrary age, is the
requirement.
7. Controlled substances must be stored:
A. In a drawer
B. In a patient file cabinet
C. In a securely locked cabinet
D. With the receptionist
Rationale: Controlled substances require secure storage per state and DEA
rules.
8. Dental records must be retained for at least:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 7 years or as otherwise required
D. 10 years
Rationale: Standard retention is 7 years under NH regulations unless
specified otherwise.
9. Advertising that is false or misleading is:
A. Allowed if creative
, B. Prohibited
C. Encouraged
D. Optional
Rationale: False advertising is unethical and prohibited by Board rules.
10.A dentist must report child abuse:
A. Within 1 week
B. Within 1 month
C. Immediately as required by law
D. Never
Rationale: Immediate reporting is mandatory under NH law.
11.Prescriptions for controlled drugs must include:
A. Patient address only
B. Date, dentist signature, drug details
C. Dentist birth date
D. Only drug name
Rationale: Complete prescription information is required by law.
12.A temporary license in NH may be granted to:
A. Any applicant
B. Licensed hygienist only
C. Out-of-state dentist meeting criteria
D. Patients
Rationale: Temporary licenses are for qualified out-of-state dentists
pending full licensure.
13.A dentist must complete continuing education hours in:
A. Ethics only
B. Various subjects including infection control
C. Business management only
D. No continuing education
Rationale: CE requirements include topics such as infection control and
ethics.
14.Failure to display your license is:
A. Preferred
B. Encouraged
JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A dentist in New Hampshire must renew their license every:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Rationale: Dentists in NH renew biennially as required by the Board.
2. Before administering anesthesia beyond local infiltration, a dentist must
have:
A. CPR certificate only
B. Additional training recognized by the Board
C. Only state registration
D. Nothing additional
Rationale: Advanced anesthesia requires Board-recognized training in NH.
3. In New Hampshire, the Dental Practice Act is enforced by:
A. State Police
B. Local health departments
C. NH Board of Dental Examiners
D. Department of Education
Rationale: The Board regulates professionals and enforces dental practice
laws.
4. Delegation of duties to dental auxiliaries must:
A. Be written in office policy only
B. Be verbally instructed
, C. Comply with Board rules and supervision requirements
D. Be done without patient consent
Rationale: Delegation must follow specific supervision parameters set by
the Board.
5. Failure to maintain proper infection control may result in:
A. License renewal extension
B. Paid warning only
C. Disciplinary action by the Board
D. Increased patient fees
Rationale: Infection control violations are subject to discipline.
6. The minimum age to apply for a dental license in NH is:
A. 18
B. 19
C. No specific age; education and requirements matter
D. 21
Rationale: Educational completion, not an arbitrary age, is the
requirement.
7. Controlled substances must be stored:
A. In a drawer
B. In a patient file cabinet
C. In a securely locked cabinet
D. With the receptionist
Rationale: Controlled substances require secure storage per state and DEA
rules.
8. Dental records must be retained for at least:
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 7 years or as otherwise required
D. 10 years
Rationale: Standard retention is 7 years under NH regulations unless
specified otherwise.
9. Advertising that is false or misleading is:
A. Allowed if creative
, B. Prohibited
C. Encouraged
D. Optional
Rationale: False advertising is unethical and prohibited by Board rules.
10.A dentist must report child abuse:
A. Within 1 week
B. Within 1 month
C. Immediately as required by law
D. Never
Rationale: Immediate reporting is mandatory under NH law.
11.Prescriptions for controlled drugs must include:
A. Patient address only
B. Date, dentist signature, drug details
C. Dentist birth date
D. Only drug name
Rationale: Complete prescription information is required by law.
12.A temporary license in NH may be granted to:
A. Any applicant
B. Licensed hygienist only
C. Out-of-state dentist meeting criteria
D. Patients
Rationale: Temporary licenses are for qualified out-of-state dentists
pending full licensure.
13.A dentist must complete continuing education hours in:
A. Ethics only
B. Various subjects including infection control
C. Business management only
D. No continuing education
Rationale: CE requirements include topics such as infection control and
ethics.
14.Failure to display your license is:
A. Preferred
B. Encouraged
