MARYLAND DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
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1. What is the primary purpose of the Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners?
A) To provide dental treatment to underserved communities
B) To regulate the practice of dentistry and protect public health
C) To fund dental research programs
D) To provide dental insurance to patients
B) To regulate the practice of dentistry and protect public health
Rationale: The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners exists to ensure
that dental practitioners meet professional standards and safeguard
public health.
2. Which of the following is required for licensure as a dentist in Maryland?
A) Graduation from an accredited dental school
B) Completion of at least one year of general practice residency
C) Passing a state-specific jurisprudence exam
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Rationale: Maryland requires graduation from an accredited dental
school, completion of certain post-graduate training if applicable, and
passing the jurisprudence exam to ensure knowledge of state laws and
regulations.
3. Maryland law defines the practice of dentistry as:
A) Only performing tooth extractions
B) Diagnosing, preventing, or treating diseases of the oral cavity
, C) Teaching dental hygiene courses
D) Prescribing vitamins for oral health
B) Diagnosing, preventing, or treating diseases of the oral cavity
Rationale: Dentistry in Maryland legally includes diagnosis, prevention,
and treatment of oral diseases and conditions.
4. How often must Maryland dentists renew their licenses?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
B) Every two years
Rationale: Maryland requires dentists to renew their licenses biennially
and maintain continuing education requirements.
5. Which of the following is true about continuing education in Maryland?
A) Dentists are not required to complete continuing education
B) Dentists must complete a minimum number of hours every renewal
period
C) Only online courses are accepted
D) Only courses outside Maryland are recognized
B) Dentists must complete a minimum number of hours every renewal
period
Rationale: Continuing education ensures that dentists stay current with
developments in dentistry and comply with regulatory standards.
6. Who may legally perform dental procedures under the supervision of a
licensed dentist in Maryland?
A) Dental hygienists
B) Dental assistants
C) Dental students in a dental school
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Rationale: Maryland law allows certain procedures to be performed by
licensed auxiliaries or supervised students under a dentist’s oversight.
, 7. What is the scope of practice for a dental hygienist in Maryland?
A) Can independently diagnose oral diseases
B) Provides preventive services like prophylaxis under supervision
C) Prescribes medications independently
D) Performs oral surgeries
B) Provides preventive services like prophylaxis under supervision
Rationale: Dental hygienists perform preventive care and education under
dentist supervision; they cannot diagnose or perform surgery
independently.
8. A dentist in Maryland must maintain patient records for how long after the
last patient visit?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
C) 7 years
Rationale: Maryland regulations require that patient records be retained
for at least seven years to allow proper documentation and patient care
continuity.
9. In Maryland, informed consent must be obtained:
A) Only for major surgical procedures
B) Only if the patient requests it
C) For all diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic procedures
D) Never, if the patient is a minor
C) For all diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic procedures
Rationale: Informed consent ensures patients understand risks, benefits,
and alternatives before any procedure.
10.A Maryland dentist notices an unreported case of child abuse. What is their
legal obligation?
A) Report to law enforcement or child protective services immediately
B) Confront the guardian first
C) Only report if the child consents
D) No action is required
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A
| INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the primary purpose of the Maryland State Board of Dental
Examiners?
A) To provide dental treatment to underserved communities
B) To regulate the practice of dentistry and protect public health
C) To fund dental research programs
D) To provide dental insurance to patients
B) To regulate the practice of dentistry and protect public health
Rationale: The Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners exists to ensure
that dental practitioners meet professional standards and safeguard
public health.
2. Which of the following is required for licensure as a dentist in Maryland?
A) Graduation from an accredited dental school
B) Completion of at least one year of general practice residency
C) Passing a state-specific jurisprudence exam
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Rationale: Maryland requires graduation from an accredited dental
school, completion of certain post-graduate training if applicable, and
passing the jurisprudence exam to ensure knowledge of state laws and
regulations.
3. Maryland law defines the practice of dentistry as:
A) Only performing tooth extractions
B) Diagnosing, preventing, or treating diseases of the oral cavity
, C) Teaching dental hygiene courses
D) Prescribing vitamins for oral health
B) Diagnosing, preventing, or treating diseases of the oral cavity
Rationale: Dentistry in Maryland legally includes diagnosis, prevention,
and treatment of oral diseases and conditions.
4. How often must Maryland dentists renew their licenses?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
B) Every two years
Rationale: Maryland requires dentists to renew their licenses biennially
and maintain continuing education requirements.
5. Which of the following is true about continuing education in Maryland?
A) Dentists are not required to complete continuing education
B) Dentists must complete a minimum number of hours every renewal
period
C) Only online courses are accepted
D) Only courses outside Maryland are recognized
B) Dentists must complete a minimum number of hours every renewal
period
Rationale: Continuing education ensures that dentists stay current with
developments in dentistry and comply with regulatory standards.
6. Who may legally perform dental procedures under the supervision of a
licensed dentist in Maryland?
A) Dental hygienists
B) Dental assistants
C) Dental students in a dental school
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
Rationale: Maryland law allows certain procedures to be performed by
licensed auxiliaries or supervised students under a dentist’s oversight.
, 7. What is the scope of practice for a dental hygienist in Maryland?
A) Can independently diagnose oral diseases
B) Provides preventive services like prophylaxis under supervision
C) Prescribes medications independently
D) Performs oral surgeries
B) Provides preventive services like prophylaxis under supervision
Rationale: Dental hygienists perform preventive care and education under
dentist supervision; they cannot diagnose or perform surgery
independently.
8. A dentist in Maryland must maintain patient records for how long after the
last patient visit?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
C) 7 years
Rationale: Maryland regulations require that patient records be retained
for at least seven years to allow proper documentation and patient care
continuity.
9. In Maryland, informed consent must be obtained:
A) Only for major surgical procedures
B) Only if the patient requests it
C) For all diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic procedures
D) Never, if the patient is a minor
C) For all diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic procedures
Rationale: Informed consent ensures patients understand risks, benefits,
and alternatives before any procedure.
10.A Maryland dentist notices an unreported case of child abuse. What is their
legal obligation?
A) Report to law enforcement or child protective services immediately
B) Confront the guardian first
C) Only report if the child consents
D) No action is required
