MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota law, which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the office,
authorize the procedure, and evaluate the performance of the auxiliary before the patient
leaves?
A. General Supervision
B. Direct Supervision
C. Indirect Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision is defined as the dentist being in the facility,
personally diagnosing the condition, authorizing the procedure, and evaluating the results
before the patient’s dismissal.
2. How many years must a Minnesota dentist retain a patient’s dental records after the last
date of entry?
A. 5 years
,B. Permanently
C. 10 years
D. 7 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota Rule 3100.9600 requires that dental records be
maintained for at least seven years beyond the time the last service was rendered.
3. An Advanced Dental Therapist (ADT) may perform which of the following tasks under
general supervision according to a collaborative agreement?
A. Complex surgical extractions of impacted third molars
B. Orthognathic surgery
C. Initial placement of indirect restorations (crowns)
D. Extraction of periodontally diseased permanent teeth
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ADTs are permitted to perform nonsurgical extractions of
periodontally diseased permanent teeth if authorized in their collaborative management
agreement.
4. Which entity is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Minnesota
Dental Practice Act?
A. Minnesota Dental Association
, B. Minnesota Department of Health
C. Minnesota Board of Dentistry
D. American Dental Association
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Board of Dentistry is the state agency mandated to regulate
the profession and enforce the statutes and rules.
5. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) in Minnesota may perform which of the following tasks
under indirect supervision?
A. Etch enamel before bonding
B. Administer local anesthesia
C. Perform professional mechanical finishing (prophylaxis)
D. Take final impressions for fixed prosthodontics
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Etching appropriate enamel surfaces is a delegated task that
typically requires the dentist to be in the building (Indirect Supervision).
6. What is the minimum number of Continuing Education (CE) credits required for a Licensed
Dental Hygienist in a two-year cycle?
A. 25 credits
B. 30 credits
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota law, which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the office,
authorize the procedure, and evaluate the performance of the auxiliary before the patient
leaves?
A. General Supervision
B. Direct Supervision
C. Indirect Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision is defined as the dentist being in the facility,
personally diagnosing the condition, authorizing the procedure, and evaluating the results
before the patient’s dismissal.
2. How many years must a Minnesota dentist retain a patient’s dental records after the last
date of entry?
A. 5 years
,B. Permanently
C. 10 years
D. 7 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota Rule 3100.9600 requires that dental records be
maintained for at least seven years beyond the time the last service was rendered.
3. An Advanced Dental Therapist (ADT) may perform which of the following tasks under
general supervision according to a collaborative agreement?
A. Complex surgical extractions of impacted third molars
B. Orthognathic surgery
C. Initial placement of indirect restorations (crowns)
D. Extraction of periodontally diseased permanent teeth
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ADTs are permitted to perform nonsurgical extractions of
periodontally diseased permanent teeth if authorized in their collaborative management
agreement.
4. Which entity is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Minnesota
Dental Practice Act?
A. Minnesota Dental Association
, B. Minnesota Department of Health
C. Minnesota Board of Dentistry
D. American Dental Association
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Board of Dentistry is the state agency mandated to regulate
the profession and enforce the statutes and rules.
5. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) in Minnesota may perform which of the following tasks
under indirect supervision?
A. Etch enamel before bonding
B. Administer local anesthesia
C. Perform professional mechanical finishing (prophylaxis)
D. Take final impressions for fixed prosthodontics
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Etching appropriate enamel surfaces is a delegated task that
typically requires the dentist to be in the building (Indirect Supervision).
6. What is the minimum number of Continuing Education (CE) credits required for a Licensed
Dental Hygienist in a two-year cycle?
A. 25 credits
B. 30 credits
