MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM2 50 PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS & RATIONALES
UPDATED FOR 2025/2026
SECTION 1: BOARD OF DENTISTRY & LICENSURE (Questions 125)
1. Which entity has the primary legal authority to license, regulate, and
discipline dental professionals in Minnesota?
A) Minnesota Dental Association
B) American Dental Association
C) Minnesota Board of Dentistry
D) Minnesota Department of Health
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statute 150A.02, the Board of Dentistry is created
to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of the Dental Practice
Act. The MDA and ADA are professional organizations (not regulatory bodies),
while MDH oversees public health but does not license dental professionals.
2. What is the minimum age to apply for a Minnesota dental license?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 20 years old
D) 21 years old
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minnesota statute requires a minimum age of 21 for licensure as a
dentist. This aligns with the general requirement that applicants must have
reached the age of majority and completed professional education
requirements.
3. How many members serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A) 9 members
B) 11 members
C) 13 members
D) 15 members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota Statute 150A.02 specifies a composition of 11 members:
7 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 dental assistant, and 2 public members.
4. Any person desiring to perform services as a dentist, hygienist, or licensed
dental assistant must submit an application to the Board of Dentistry.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: All dental professionals seeking to practice in Minnesota must
submit an application to the Board of Dentistry for licensure or registration.
,5. Evidence of passing the Board's jurisprudence examination must be within
what timeframe prior to application?
A) Within 1 year
B) Within 2 years
C) Within 5 years
D) Within 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence of passing the board's jurisprudence examination must be
within the past five years.
6. How long are the terms for members of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A) One 2year term
B) Two consecutive 4year terms (8 years total)
C) One 6year term
D) Unlimited terms
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Board members serve two consecutive 4year terms, for a total of 8
years.
7. Which of the following is NOT required for initial dental licensure in
Minnesota?
A) Passing the national board examination
B) Passing the jurisprudence examination
C) Current CPR certification
, D) Minnesota residency requirement
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Requirements include passing all parts of a national board
examination, passing the board's jurisprudence examination, and
documentation of current CPR certification. Minnesota does not have a
residency requirement for licensure.
8. A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the
patient would be practicing dentistry without a license.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repairing a patient's denture directly at the patient's request
constitutes the practice of dentistry without a license, as this should be
performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
9. Failure to inform the Board of a name and address change could result in
which of the following?
A) Failure to receive biennial registration renewal forms
B) A penalty fee for late renewal
C) Failure to renew registration, resulting in suspension
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of the above consequences can result from failing to notify the
Board of a name and address change.
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS & RATIONALES
UPDATED FOR 2025/2026
SECTION 1: BOARD OF DENTISTRY & LICENSURE (Questions 125)
1. Which entity has the primary legal authority to license, regulate, and
discipline dental professionals in Minnesota?
A) Minnesota Dental Association
B) American Dental Association
C) Minnesota Board of Dentistry
D) Minnesota Department of Health
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Minnesota Statute 150A.02, the Board of Dentistry is created
to carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of the Dental Practice
Act. The MDA and ADA are professional organizations (not regulatory bodies),
while MDH oversees public health but does not license dental professionals.
2. What is the minimum age to apply for a Minnesota dental license?
A) 18 years old
B) 19 years old
C) 20 years old
D) 21 years old
,Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Minnesota statute requires a minimum age of 21 for licensure as a
dentist. This aligns with the general requirement that applicants must have
reached the age of majority and completed professional education
requirements.
3. How many members serve on the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A) 9 members
B) 11 members
C) 13 members
D) 15 members
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Minnesota Statute 150A.02 specifies a composition of 11 members:
7 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 dental assistant, and 2 public members.
4. Any person desiring to perform services as a dentist, hygienist, or licensed
dental assistant must submit an application to the Board of Dentistry.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: All dental professionals seeking to practice in Minnesota must
submit an application to the Board of Dentistry for licensure or registration.
,5. Evidence of passing the Board's jurisprudence examination must be within
what timeframe prior to application?
A) Within 1 year
B) Within 2 years
C) Within 5 years
D) Within 10 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence of passing the board's jurisprudence examination must be
within the past five years.
6. How long are the terms for members of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A) One 2year term
B) Two consecutive 4year terms (8 years total)
C) One 6year term
D) Unlimited terms
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Board members serve two consecutive 4year terms, for a total of 8
years.
7. Which of the following is NOT required for initial dental licensure in
Minnesota?
A) Passing the national board examination
B) Passing the jurisprudence examination
C) Current CPR certification
, D) Minnesota residency requirement
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Requirements include passing all parts of a national board
examination, passing the board's jurisprudence examination, and
documentation of current CPR certification. Minnesota does not have a
residency requirement for licensure.
8. A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the
patient would be practicing dentistry without a license.
A) True
B) False
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Repairing a patient's denture directly at the patient's request
constitutes the practice of dentistry without a license, as this should be
performed under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
9. Failure to inform the Board of a name and address change could result in
which of the following?
A) Failure to receive biennial registration renewal forms
B) A penalty fee for late renewal
C) Failure to renew registration, resulting in suspension
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: All of the above consequences can result from failing to notify the
Board of a name and address change.
