MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
REVIEW 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota law, how many years must a dentist maintain a patient’s dental records
after the last date of entry?
A. 7 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. Permanently
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota Administrative Rule requires dental records to be
maintained for at least 7 years beyond the last date the dentist treated the patient.
2. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the office, authorize the procedure,
and evaluate the result before the patient leaves?
A. General Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
C. Direct Supervision
,D. Personal Supervision
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be present in the
facility, authorize the procedure, and evaluate the performance of the allied professional
before patient dismissal.
3. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) in Minnesota may perform which of the following tasks
under General Supervision?
A. Perform a final cementation of a crown
B. Take radiographs
C. Administer local anesthesia
D. Perform an initial scaling
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Taking radiographs is a task permitted under General
Supervision for an LDA, meaning the dentist has authorized it but does not need to be in
the building.
4. What is the minimum number of professional development hours required for a Dentist
(DDS) during a two-year cycle?
A. 25 hours
B. 30 hours
, C. 50 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists are required to complete 50 hours of continuing dental
education (CDE) every two-year biennial cycle.
5. Which of the following constitutes a ‘Core’ subject for professional development in
Minnesota?
A. Infection Control
B. Practice management
C. Investment planning
D. Dental chair maintenance
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota requires credits in core subjects such as Infection
Control, Ethics, Patient Communication, and Record Keeping.
6. How often must biological indicators (spore tests) be performed on each sterilizer in a
dental office?
A. Weekly
B. Daily
C. Monthly
REVIEW 2026/2027 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Under Minnesota law, how many years must a dentist maintain a patient’s dental records
after the last date of entry?
A. 7 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. Permanently
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota Administrative Rule requires dental records to be
maintained for at least 7 years beyond the last date the dentist treated the patient.
2. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be in the office, authorize the procedure,
and evaluate the result before the patient leaves?
A. General Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
C. Direct Supervision
,D. Personal Supervision
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be present in the
facility, authorize the procedure, and evaluate the performance of the allied professional
before patient dismissal.
3. A Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA) in Minnesota may perform which of the following tasks
under General Supervision?
A. Perform a final cementation of a crown
B. Take radiographs
C. Administer local anesthesia
D. Perform an initial scaling
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Taking radiographs is a task permitted under General
Supervision for an LDA, meaning the dentist has authorized it but does not need to be in
the building.
4. What is the minimum number of professional development hours required for a Dentist
(DDS) during a two-year cycle?
A. 25 hours
B. 30 hours
, C. 50 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists are required to complete 50 hours of continuing dental
education (CDE) every two-year biennial cycle.
5. Which of the following constitutes a ‘Core’ subject for professional development in
Minnesota?
A. Infection Control
B. Practice management
C. Investment planning
D. Dental chair maintenance
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Minnesota requires credits in core subjects such as Infection
Control, Ethics, Patient Communication, and Record Keeping.
6. How often must biological indicators (spore tests) be performed on each sterilizer in a
dental office?
A. Weekly
B. Daily
C. Monthly
