Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence
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1. A dentist licensed in another state applies for licensure in Minnesota
through the credentials pathway. Which of the following is NOT a
requirement for licensure by credentials under Minnesota Board of
Dentistry rules?
A. Evidence of passing the board's jurisprudence examination within the
past five years
B. Proof of completing at least 2,000 hours within the past 36 months in
active practice
C. Graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation or a board-approved equivalent
D. Evidence of passing a clinical examination for licensure in another United
States jurisdiction or Canadian province
Answer: C
*Rationale: Licensure by credentials under Minnesota Rules part 3100.1400
requires graduation from a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation, or with a baccalaureate or master's degree from a board-
approved dental therapy program. The rule does not permit a "board-approved
equivalent" as a substitute for CODA accreditation. All other options are expressly
required under part 3100.1400, subpart 1.
, 2. Under Minnesota Statutes section 150A.02, how many public members
serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B
*Rationale: Minnesota Statutes section 150A.02, subdivision 1, explicitly
establishes that the Board of Dentistry shall consist of two public members as
defined by section 214.02, in addition to five qualified resident dentists, one
qualified resident licensed dental assistant, and one qualified resident dental
hygienist.
3. A dental hygienist in Minnesota wishes to perform restorative procedures.
Under what level of supervision is this permitted?
A. Direct supervision only
B. General supervision only
C. Indirect supervision
D. Personal supervision
Answer: C
*Rationale: Minnesota Administrative Rules part 3100.8700 provides that a dental
hygienist may perform restorative procedures pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
section 150A.10, subdivision 4, and under indirect supervision as defined in part
3100.0100, subpart 21, item C.
4. Which of the following constitutes "conduct unbecoming a licensee" under
Minnesota Board of Dentistry rules?
A. Failing to display a current license in the office
B. Making suggestive, lewd, or improper advances to a patient
, C. Charging fees that exceed the usual and customary rate
D. Referring a patient to a specialist without the patient's consent
Answer: B
*Rationale: Minnesota Rules part 3100.6200 defines conduct unbecoming a
licensee to include engaging in personal conduct that brings discredit to the
profession of dentistry, demonstrating gross ignorance or incompetence, and
making suggestive, lewd, lascivious, or improper advances to a patient. This has
been upheld in disciplinary proceedings such as In re Wang.
5. What is the minimum period for which a dentist must maintain dental
records for an adult patient with an inactive file?
A. Three years beyond the last date of treatment
B. Five years beyond the last date of treatment
C. Seven years beyond the last date of treatment
D. Ten years beyond the last date of treatment
Answer: C
*Rationale: Minnesota Rules part 3100.9600 explicitly requires that for an adult
patient with an inactive file, the dentist must maintain the patient's dental records
for at least seven years beyond the patient's last date of treatment by the dentist.
6. A licensee who fails to renew their license within 30 days of the expiration
date will have their license:
A. Automatically suspended for one year
B. Administratively terminated by the board
C. Placed on probationary status
D. Converted to an emeritus license
Answer: B
*Rationale: Under Minnesota Rules part 3100.1700, subpart 3, if a licensee fails to
renew their license or registration within 30 days of the expiration date, the board
shall administratively terminate the license or registration and the right to
, practice. This termination is not considered a disciplinary action against the
licensee.
7. Which of the following is an unlawful act under Minnesota Statutes section
150A.11?
A. Advertising the availability of dental services in a newspaper
B. Employing a dental assistant who is not licensed
C. A corporation holding itself out as being entitled to practice dentistry
D. Offering a discount for cash payment for dental services
Answer: C
*Rationale: Minnesota Statutes section 150A.11 expressly provides that no
corporation shall practice dentistry or engage in it, or hold itself out as being
entitled to practice dentistry, or furnish dental services or dentists, or advertise
under or assume the title of dentists or dental surgeons.
8. What is the biennial professional development requirement for a general
dentist in Minnesota?
A. 25 hours every two years
B. 40 hours every two years
C. 50 hours every two years
D. 60 hours every two years
Answer: C
*Rationale: The Minnesota Board of Dentistry requires dentists to complete 50
hours of continuing education every two years. All of these hours may be
completed in the fundamental category, and a course in infection control is
mandatory every two years.
9. Under Minnesota law, a dentist may advertise as a specialist only if the
dentist:
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1. A dentist licensed in another state applies for licensure in Minnesota
through the credentials pathway. Which of the following is NOT a
requirement for licensure by credentials under Minnesota Board of
Dentistry rules?
A. Evidence of passing the board's jurisprudence examination within the
past five years
B. Proof of completing at least 2,000 hours within the past 36 months in
active practice
C. Graduation from a dental school accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation or a board-approved equivalent
D. Evidence of passing a clinical examination for licensure in another United
States jurisdiction or Canadian province
Answer: C
*Rationale: Licensure by credentials under Minnesota Rules part 3100.1400
requires graduation from a school of dentistry accredited by the Commission on
Dental Accreditation, or with a baccalaureate or master's degree from a board-
approved dental therapy program. The rule does not permit a "board-approved
equivalent" as a substitute for CODA accreditation. All other options are expressly
required under part 3100.1400, subpart 1.
, 2. Under Minnesota Statutes section 150A.02, how many public members
serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer: B
*Rationale: Minnesota Statutes section 150A.02, subdivision 1, explicitly
establishes that the Board of Dentistry shall consist of two public members as
defined by section 214.02, in addition to five qualified resident dentists, one
qualified resident licensed dental assistant, and one qualified resident dental
hygienist.
3. A dental hygienist in Minnesota wishes to perform restorative procedures.
Under what level of supervision is this permitted?
A. Direct supervision only
B. General supervision only
C. Indirect supervision
D. Personal supervision
Answer: C
*Rationale: Minnesota Administrative Rules part 3100.8700 provides that a dental
hygienist may perform restorative procedures pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
section 150A.10, subdivision 4, and under indirect supervision as defined in part
3100.0100, subpart 21, item C.
4. Which of the following constitutes "conduct unbecoming a licensee" under
Minnesota Board of Dentistry rules?
A. Failing to display a current license in the office
B. Making suggestive, lewd, or improper advances to a patient
, C. Charging fees that exceed the usual and customary rate
D. Referring a patient to a specialist without the patient's consent
Answer: B
*Rationale: Minnesota Rules part 3100.6200 defines conduct unbecoming a
licensee to include engaging in personal conduct that brings discredit to the
profession of dentistry, demonstrating gross ignorance or incompetence, and
making suggestive, lewd, lascivious, or improper advances to a patient. This has
been upheld in disciplinary proceedings such as In re Wang.
5. What is the minimum period for which a dentist must maintain dental
records for an adult patient with an inactive file?
A. Three years beyond the last date of treatment
B. Five years beyond the last date of treatment
C. Seven years beyond the last date of treatment
D. Ten years beyond the last date of treatment
Answer: C
*Rationale: Minnesota Rules part 3100.9600 explicitly requires that for an adult
patient with an inactive file, the dentist must maintain the patient's dental records
for at least seven years beyond the patient's last date of treatment by the dentist.
6. A licensee who fails to renew their license within 30 days of the expiration
date will have their license:
A. Automatically suspended for one year
B. Administratively terminated by the board
C. Placed on probationary status
D. Converted to an emeritus license
Answer: B
*Rationale: Under Minnesota Rules part 3100.1700, subpart 3, if a licensee fails to
renew their license or registration within 30 days of the expiration date, the board
shall administratively terminate the license or registration and the right to
, practice. This termination is not considered a disciplinary action against the
licensee.
7. Which of the following is an unlawful act under Minnesota Statutes section
150A.11?
A. Advertising the availability of dental services in a newspaper
B. Employing a dental assistant who is not licensed
C. A corporation holding itself out as being entitled to practice dentistry
D. Offering a discount for cash payment for dental services
Answer: C
*Rationale: Minnesota Statutes section 150A.11 expressly provides that no
corporation shall practice dentistry or engage in it, or hold itself out as being
entitled to practice dentistry, or furnish dental services or dentists, or advertise
under or assume the title of dentists or dental surgeons.
8. What is the biennial professional development requirement for a general
dentist in Minnesota?
A. 25 hours every two years
B. 40 hours every two years
C. 50 hours every two years
D. 60 hours every two years
Answer: C
*Rationale: The Minnesota Board of Dentistry requires dentists to complete 50
hours of continuing education every two years. All of these hours may be
completed in the fundamental category, and a course in infection control is
mandatory every two years.
9. Under Minnesota law, a dentist may advertise as a specialist only if the
dentist:
