MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE EXAM
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, what is the composition of the Board
members?
A. 9 members: 5 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public
members
B. 7 members: 4 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 1 public
member
C. 11 members: 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public
members
D. 5 members: 3 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 public member
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The MN Board of Dentistry consists of nine members appointed
by the governor: five dentists, one dental hygienist, one licensed dental assistant, and two
public members.
2. How many consecutive terms may a member of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry serve?
A. One four-year term
,B. Two three-year terms
C. Three three-year terms
D. Two four-year terms
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Board members are appointed for four-year terms and may
serve no more than two consecutive terms.
3. A licensee must notify the Board of Dentistry of a change of name or address within how
many days?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Every licensee shall maintain with the board a correct name and
address; any change must be reported in writing within 30 days.
4. Under ‘General Supervision,’ which of the following is true?
A. The dentist must be in the office but does not need to see the patient.
B. The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures, but need not
be present in the office.
, C. The dentist must be in the operatory during the procedure.
D. The dentist must examine the patient personally before the patient leaves the office.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision means the dentist has prior knowledge and
has given consent for the procedures being performed, but the dentist is not required to be
present in the office or on the premises.
5. Which type 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. Direct Supervision
C. Personal Supervision
D. Indirect Supervision
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the office,
authorize the procedures, and evaluate the performance of the auxiliary before the patient
is dismissed.
6. What is the minimum number of fundamental continuing education credits required for a
Dentist during a two-year cycle?
A. 15 credits
NEW UPDATE 2026/2027 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Minnesota Board of Dentistry, what is the composition of the Board
members?
A. 9 members: 5 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public
members
B. 7 members: 4 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 1 public
member
C. 11 members: 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, 1 licensed dental assistant, and 2 public
members
D. 5 members: 3 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 public member
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The MN Board of Dentistry consists of nine members appointed
by the governor: five dentists, one dental hygienist, one licensed dental assistant, and two
public members.
2. How many consecutive terms may a member of the Minnesota Board of Dentistry serve?
A. One four-year term
,B. Two three-year terms
C. Three three-year terms
D. Two four-year terms
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Board members are appointed for four-year terms and may
serve no more than two consecutive terms.
3. A licensee must notify the Board of Dentistry of a change of name or address within how
many days?
A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Every licensee shall maintain with the board a correct name and
address; any change must be reported in writing within 30 days.
4. Under ‘General Supervision,’ which of the following is true?
A. The dentist must be in the office but does not need to see the patient.
B. The dentist has prior knowledge and has given consent for the procedures, but need not
be present in the office.
, C. The dentist must be in the operatory during the procedure.
D. The dentist must examine the patient personally before the patient leaves the office.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision means the dentist has prior knowledge and
has given consent for the procedures being performed, but the dentist is not required to be
present in the office or on the premises.
5. Which type 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. Direct Supervision
C. Personal Supervision
D. Indirect Supervision
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the office,
authorize the procedures, and evaluate the performance of the auxiliary before the patient
is dismissed.
6. What is the minimum number of fundamental continuing education credits required for a
Dentist during a two-year cycle?
A. 15 credits
