GA DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
1. How many members constitute the Georgia Board of Dentistry according to the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.)?
A. 11 members (9 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member)
B. 9 members (8 dentists and 1 consumer member)
C. 13 members (11 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member)
D. 7 members (6 dentists and 1 dental hygienist)
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members
appointed by the Governor: 9 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who is
not a dentist or dental hygienist.
2. A dentist must notify the Board of a change in their business address within what time
frame?
A. 30 days
B. 15 days
,C. 10 days
D. 60 days
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Under Georgia Board Rules, every licensed dentist and dental
hygienist must notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any change in their address of
record.
3. Which of the following describes ‘Direct Supervision’ in the context of a dental assistant’s
duties in Georgia?
A. The dentist is in the dental office and authorizes the procedure, but need not be present
in the treatment room.
B. The dentist is physically present in the treatment room during the performance of the
act.
C. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is available via telecommunication.
D. The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedure, and evaluates the patient before
dismissal.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the dental office,
authorize the procedure, remain in the office while it is performed, and evaluate the
patient’s condition before dismissal.
, 4. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a licensed dentist in Georgia
every two years?
A. 20 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists licensed in Georgia are required to complete 40 hours
of continuing education every two-year (biennial) renewal period.
5. What is the minimum number of Continuing Education (CE) hours required for dental
hygienists per biennium?
A. 20 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 22 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists must complete at least 20 hours of approved
continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle.
EXAM 2026/2027 COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
1. How many members constitute the Georgia Board of Dentistry according to the Official
Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.)?
A. 11 members (9 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member)
B. 9 members (8 dentists and 1 consumer member)
C. 13 members (11 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member)
D. 7 members (6 dentists and 1 dental hygienist)
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members
appointed by the Governor: 9 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who is
not a dentist or dental hygienist.
2. A dentist must notify the Board of a change in their business address within what time
frame?
A. 30 days
B. 15 days
,C. 10 days
D. 60 days
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Under Georgia Board Rules, every licensed dentist and dental
hygienist must notify the Board in writing within 30 days of any change in their address of
record.
3. Which of the following describes ‘Direct Supervision’ in the context of a dental assistant’s
duties in Georgia?
A. The dentist is in the dental office and authorizes the procedure, but need not be present
in the treatment room.
B. The dentist is physically present in the treatment room during the performance of the
act.
C. The dentist has authorized the procedure and is available via telecommunication.
D. The dentist is in the office, authorizes the procedure, and evaluates the patient before
dismissal.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the dental office,
authorize the procedure, remain in the office while it is performed, and evaluate the
patient’s condition before dismissal.
, 4. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a licensed dentist in Georgia
every two years?
A. 20 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists licensed in Georgia are required to complete 40 hours
of continuing education every two-year (biennial) renewal period.
5. What is the minimum number of Continuing Education (CE) hours required for dental
hygienists per biennium?
A. 20 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 10 hours
D. 22 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists must complete at least 20 hours of approved
continuing education during each two-year renewal cycle.
