GA DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Dental Practice Act, how many members serve on the Georgia
Board of Dentistry?
A. 9 members
B. 11 members
C. 13 members
D. 15 members
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members: 9
licensed dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who has no
connection to dentistry.
2. What is the specific composition of the dental members on the Georgia Board of Dentistry?
A. 9 dentists appointed by the Governor
B. 9 dentists from each congressional district
C. 7 general dentists and 2 specialists
,D. 5 general dentists and 4 specialists
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: All 9 dentist members are appointed by the Governor. While
they must be residents of Georgia and have practiced for at least 5 years, there is no strict
statutory requirement for specific district representation or specialty ratios.
3. Under Georgia law, how long is the term of office for a member of the Board of Dentistry?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry are appointed for a
term of 5 years.
4. Which entity has the power to issue, revoke, or suspend a license to practice dentistry in
Georgia?
A. The Georgia Dental Association
B. The Department of Community Health
C. The Secretary of State exclusively
D. The Georgia Board of Dentistry
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry is the regulatory body vested
with the authority to oversee licensure and disciplinary actions.
5. What defines ‘Direct Supervision’ in a Georgia dental office setting?
A. The dentist is in the building and available for consultation.
B. The dentist is in the treatment room during the entire procedure.
C. The dentist has authorized the work and may be contacted via telephone.
D. The dentist has diagnosed the condition and remains in the facility while procedures are
performed.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be physically present
in the facility and to evaluate the patient as needed during or after the procedure.
6. Under ‘Indirect Supervision’ in Georgia, which condition must be met?
A. The dentist must be in the treatment room.
B. The dentist must be in the office and must examine the patient after the hygienist
finishes.
C. The dentist does not need to be in the office if they are reachable by phone.
D. The dentist must be in the office but does not need to check the patient before dismissal.
Answer: D
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Dental Practice Act, how many members serve on the Georgia
Board of Dentistry?
A. 9 members
B. 11 members
C. 13 members
D. 15 members
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members: 9
licensed dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who has no
connection to dentistry.
2. What is the specific composition of the dental members on the Georgia Board of Dentistry?
A. 9 dentists appointed by the Governor
B. 9 dentists from each congressional district
C. 7 general dentists and 2 specialists
,D. 5 general dentists and 4 specialists
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: All 9 dentist members are appointed by the Governor. While
they must be residents of Georgia and have practiced for at least 5 years, there is no strict
statutory requirement for specific district representation or specialty ratios.
3. Under Georgia law, how long is the term of office for a member of the Board of Dentistry?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry are appointed for a
term of 5 years.
4. Which entity has the power to issue, revoke, or suspend a license to practice dentistry in
Georgia?
A. The Georgia Dental Association
B. The Department of Community Health
C. The Secretary of State exclusively
D. The Georgia Board of Dentistry
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry is the regulatory body vested
with the authority to oversee licensure and disciplinary actions.
5. What defines ‘Direct Supervision’ in a Georgia dental office setting?
A. The dentist is in the building and available for consultation.
B. The dentist is in the treatment room during the entire procedure.
C. The dentist has authorized the work and may be contacted via telephone.
D. The dentist has diagnosed the condition and remains in the facility while procedures are
performed.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be physically present
in the facility and to evaluate the patient as needed during or after the procedure.
6. Under ‘Indirect Supervision’ in Georgia, which condition must be met?
A. The dentist must be in the treatment room.
B. The dentist must be in the office and must examine the patient after the hygienist
finishes.
C. The dentist does not need to be in the office if they are reachable by phone.
D. The dentist must be in the office but does not need to check the patient before dismissal.
Answer: D
