Dental Jurisprudence
California
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Q&S
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,1. Which statute governs the practice of dentistry in
California?
A) Business and Professions Code, Section 1200
B) Business and Professions Code, Section 1600
C) Business and Professions Code, Section 5000
D) Business and Professions Code, Section 1000
Correct Answer: A) Business and Professions Code,
Section 1200
2. Under the California Dental Practice Act, how often
must a dentist renew their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: B) Every two years
3. What is the maximum penalty a dentist may face for a
first-time violation of the Dental Practice Act?
A) License suspension
B) Up to $10,000 fine
C) License revocation
D) Both A and B
Correct Answer: D) Both A and B
### Professional Ethics and Conduct
4. Which of the following is considered a breach of ethics
in dental practice?
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, A) Informed consent
B) Failure to refer a patient to a specialist
C) Maintaining patient records
D) Disclosing treatment options
Correct Answer: B) Failure to refer a patient to a
specialist
5. What does the principle of beneficence require from
dental professionals?
A) To do no harm
B) To provide care that benefits the patient
C) To maintain confidentiality
D) To uphold patient autonomy
Correct Answer: B) To provide care that benefits the
patient
6. A dentist is accused of providing unnecessary
treatments for financial gain. This could be categorized as:
A) Negligence
B) Fraud
C) Informed consent violation
D) Unprofessional conduct
Correct Answer: B) Fraud
### Patient Confidentiality and Consent
7. According to HIPAA, which of the following is NOT
considered protected health information (PHI)?
A) Social Security Number
B) Treatment history
C) Provider’s notes
D) Marketing materials
Correct Answer: D) Marketing materials
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California
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which statute governs the practice of dentistry in
California?
A) Business and Professions Code, Section 1200
B) Business and Professions Code, Section 1600
C) Business and Professions Code, Section 5000
D) Business and Professions Code, Section 1000
Correct Answer: A) Business and Professions Code,
Section 1200
2. Under the California Dental Practice Act, how often
must a dentist renew their license?
A) Every year
B) Every two years
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Correct Answer: B) Every two years
3. What is the maximum penalty a dentist may face for a
first-time violation of the Dental Practice Act?
A) License suspension
B) Up to $10,000 fine
C) License revocation
D) Both A and B
Correct Answer: D) Both A and B
### Professional Ethics and Conduct
4. Which of the following is considered a breach of ethics
in dental practice?
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, A) Informed consent
B) Failure to refer a patient to a specialist
C) Maintaining patient records
D) Disclosing treatment options
Correct Answer: B) Failure to refer a patient to a
specialist
5. What does the principle of beneficence require from
dental professionals?
A) To do no harm
B) To provide care that benefits the patient
C) To maintain confidentiality
D) To uphold patient autonomy
Correct Answer: B) To provide care that benefits the
patient
6. A dentist is accused of providing unnecessary
treatments for financial gain. This could be categorized as:
A) Negligence
B) Fraud
C) Informed consent violation
D) Unprofessional conduct
Correct Answer: B) Fraud
### Patient Confidentiality and Consent
7. According to HIPAA, which of the following is NOT
considered protected health information (PHI)?
A) Social Security Number
B) Treatment history
C) Provider’s notes
D) Marketing materials
Correct Answer: D) Marketing materials
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