2023 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
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, If you fail two consecutive clinical examinations what is required by the board before
licensure is issued? - ANSWER -the applicant must not retake the clinical examination
until the applicant successfully completes additional education provided by an institution
accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
If you fail a clinical exam for a third time, what will be the result? - ANSWER Prohibited
from retaking the clinical exam again, license will not be issued.
An Emeritus Inactive license allows the dental professional to... - ANSWER An emeritus
inactive license is not a license to practice dentistry, dental therapy, dental hygiene, or
dental assisting. This formal license recognizes the completion of a licensee's dental
career in good standing.
An Emeritus active license allows the dental professional to... - ANSWER -pro bono or
volunteer dental practice;
-paid practice not to exceed 500 hours per calendar year for the exclusive purpose of
providing licensing supervision to meet the board's requirements;
-paid consulting services not to exceed 500 hours per calendar year.
What are the required professional development hours for a dental hygienist and dental
assistant? - ANSWER 25 hours every 2 years
What are the required professional development hours for a dentist and dental
therapist? - ANSWER 50 hours every two years
What are the professional development hours for an emeritus active dental
hygienist/assistant? - ANSWER 13 hours every two years
What are the professional development hours for an emeritus active dentist/dental
therapist? - ANSWER 25 hours every two years (emeritus)
What are the two ways to become licensed in the state of Minnesota? - ANSWER By
Credential or By Examination