Board Dental Jurisprudence
MD State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
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,1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional
ethics in dental practice?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
D) Profit Maximization
: D) Profit Maximization
2. In the context of dental jurisprudence, informed consent
is essential because it:
A) Legally protects the practitioner against malpractice
claims.
B) Ensures the patient is aware of their treatment options
and associated risks.
C) Is a formality that must be completed before any
procedure.
D) Allows the dentist to charge more for services
rendered.
: B) Ensures the patient is aware of their treatment
options and associated risks.
3. A breach in patient confidentiality can occur if:
A) The patient's records are discussed with another
healthcare professional involved in the patient's care.
B) The patient's information is shared with their insurance
company with consent.
C) Information is disclosed to a family member without the
patient's permission.
D) All of the above.
: C) Information is disclosed to a family member without
the patient's permission.
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, 4. Proper record-keeping and documentation in a dental
practice should include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Detailed treatment notes.
B) Financial transactions.
C) Personal opinions about the patient's character.
D) Radiographs and test results.
: C) Personal opinions about the patient's character.
5. The primary purpose of infection control and safety
standards in a dental office is to:
A) Prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
between patients and dental healthcare workers.
B) Reduce the cost of dental procedures by minimizing
the use of disposable items.
C) Comply with state regulations without regard for actual
safety.
D) Ensure that the dental practice can pass random
inspections.
: A) Prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
between patients and dental healthcare workers.
6. A dentist's license can be suspended or revoked for all
the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) Failure to pay licensing fees.
B) Providing substandard care.
C) Refusing to treat a patient based on their race or
ethnicity.
D) Choosing to retire and close their practice.
: D) Choosing to retire and close their practice.
7. When obtaining consent for a dental procedure, it is
important to discuss:
A) Only the benefits of the procedure.
©2024/2025
MD State
COMPLETE EXAM
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is NOT a principle of professional
ethics in dental practice?
A) Nonmaleficence
B) Justice
C) Autonomy
D) Profit Maximization
: D) Profit Maximization
2. In the context of dental jurisprudence, informed consent
is essential because it:
A) Legally protects the practitioner against malpractice
claims.
B) Ensures the patient is aware of their treatment options
and associated risks.
C) Is a formality that must be completed before any
procedure.
D) Allows the dentist to charge more for services
rendered.
: B) Ensures the patient is aware of their treatment
options and associated risks.
3. A breach in patient confidentiality can occur if:
A) The patient's records are discussed with another
healthcare professional involved in the patient's care.
B) The patient's information is shared with their insurance
company with consent.
C) Information is disclosed to a family member without the
patient's permission.
D) All of the above.
: C) Information is disclosed to a family member without
the patient's permission.
©2024/2025
, 4. Proper record-keeping and documentation in a dental
practice should include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Detailed treatment notes.
B) Financial transactions.
C) Personal opinions about the patient's character.
D) Radiographs and test results.
: C) Personal opinions about the patient's character.
5. The primary purpose of infection control and safety
standards in a dental office is to:
A) Prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
between patients and dental healthcare workers.
B) Reduce the cost of dental procedures by minimizing
the use of disposable items.
C) Comply with state regulations without regard for actual
safety.
D) Ensure that the dental practice can pass random
inspections.
: A) Prevent the transmission of infectious diseases
between patients and dental healthcare workers.
6. A dentist's license can be suspended or revoked for all
the following reasons EXCEPT:
A) Failure to pay licensing fees.
B) Providing substandard care.
C) Refusing to treat a patient based on their race or
ethnicity.
D) Choosing to retire and close their practice.
: D) Choosing to retire and close their practice.
7. When obtaining consent for a dental procedure, it is
important to discuss:
A) Only the benefits of the procedure.
©2024/2025
