MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota dental rules, how many professional development credits must a Dentist
(DDS) earn every two-year cycle?
A. 25 credits
B. 30 credits
C. 75 credits
D. 50 credits
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to the MN Board of Dentistry, a Dentist must
complete 50 credits of professional development every two-year cycle.
2. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) is performing a procedure while the dentist is in the
office, authorizes the procedure, and evaluates the patient before the patient leaves. This
level of supervision is defined as:
A. General Supervision
B. Personal Supervision
,C. Direct Supervision
D. Indirect Supervision
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Indirect supervision requires the dentist to be in the office,
authorize the procedure, and remain in the office while the procedure is performed.
3. How many years must a Minnesota dental practice maintain a patient’s dental records
from the date of the last entry?
A. 5 years
B. Permanently
C. 10 years
D. 7 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota law requires that dental records be maintained for at
least 7 years beyond the time the dentist last treated the patient.
4. Which of the following tasks can a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) perform under General
Supervision?
A. Taking impressions and bite registrations
B. Removing excess bond from orthodontic brackets with a rotary handpiece
C. Placing and removing rubber dams
, D. Administering local anesthesia
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Placing and removing rubber dams is permitted under General
Supervision; many other tasks require Indirect or Direct supervision.
5. What is the maximum number of ‘Elective’ credits a Licensed Dental Hygienist can apply
toward their biennial renewal?
A. 10 credits
B. 5 credits
C. 15 credits
D. 0 credits
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: For a total of 25 required credits, a Dental Hygienist or LDA can
have a maximum of 10 elective credits; the remaining 15 must be fundamental.
6. If a licensee changes their legal name or address, within how many days must they notify
the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 14 days
D. 60 days
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota dental rules, how many professional development credits must a Dentist
(DDS) earn every two-year cycle?
A. 25 credits
B. 30 credits
C. 75 credits
D. 50 credits
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: According to the MN Board of Dentistry, a Dentist must
complete 50 credits of professional development every two-year cycle.
2. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) is performing a procedure while the dentist is in the
office, authorizes the procedure, and evaluates the patient before the patient leaves. This
level of supervision is defined as:
A. General Supervision
B. Personal Supervision
,C. Direct Supervision
D. Indirect Supervision
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Indirect supervision requires the dentist to be in the office,
authorize the procedure, and remain in the office while the procedure is performed.
3. How many years must a Minnesota dental practice maintain a patient’s dental records
from the date of the last entry?
A. 5 years
B. Permanently
C. 10 years
D. 7 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota law requires that dental records be maintained for at
least 7 years beyond the time the dentist last treated the patient.
4. Which of the following tasks can a Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) perform under General
Supervision?
A. Taking impressions and bite registrations
B. Removing excess bond from orthodontic brackets with a rotary handpiece
C. Placing and removing rubber dams
, D. Administering local anesthesia
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Placing and removing rubber dams is permitted under General
Supervision; many other tasks require Indirect or Direct supervision.
5. What is the maximum number of ‘Elective’ credits a Licensed Dental Hygienist can apply
toward their biennial renewal?
A. 10 credits
B. 5 credits
C. 15 credits
D. 0 credits
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: For a total of 25 required credits, a Dental Hygienist or LDA can
have a maximum of 10 elective credits; the remaining 15 must be fundamental.
6. If a licensee changes their legal name or address, within how many days must they notify
the Minnesota Board of Dentistry?
A. 10 days
B. 30 days
C. 14 days
D. 60 days
