GA DENTISTRY JURISPRUDENCE
EXAM 2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry rules, how many members compose the
Board?
A. 9 Dentists, 1 Dental Hygienist, and 1 Consumer Member
B. 7 Dentists, 2 Dental Hygienists, and 2 Consumer Members
C. 11 Dentists and 2 Consumer Members
D. 5 Dentists, 5 Dental Hygienists, and 1 Consumer Member
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry is composed of 11 members: 9
dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member, all appointed by the Governor.
2. Under Georgia law, what is the minimum number of hours of continuing education (CE)
required for a dentist during each biennial renewal period?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 30 hours
,D. 50 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists in Georgia are required to complete 40 hours of
continuing education every two years (biennium) to maintain their license.
3. For dental hygienists in Georgia, how many hours of continuing education are required per
biennium?
A. 22 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists must complete 22 hours of continuing
education during each two-year renewal cycle.
4. What type of supervision is required for a dental hygienist to perform root planing and
scaling in a private office?
A. General Supervision
B. Direct Supervision
C. Indirect Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: In a private practice setting in Georgia, most hygiene duties,
including scaling and root planing, require the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
5. Which of the following describes ‘Direct Supervision’ in the state of Georgia?
A. The dentist has authorized the procedure but does not need to be in the building.
B. The dentist is in the dental facility, diagnoses the condition, and remains on the premises
while the procedure is performed.
C. The dentist is in the operatory and physically assisting the auxiliary.
D. The dentist reviews the work via tele-dentistry within 24 hours.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision means the dentist is physically present in the
facility, has personally diagnosed the condition, and is available for evaluation.
6. A dental assistant in Georgia may perform which of the following tasks?
A. Scaling and polishing the clinical crowns of teeth
B. Placement of pit and fissure sealants if expanded-duty certified
C. Final adjustment of a permanent bridge
D. Diagnosis and treatment planning
Answer: B
EXAM 2027 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry rules, how many members compose the
Board?
A. 9 Dentists, 1 Dental Hygienist, and 1 Consumer Member
B. 7 Dentists, 2 Dental Hygienists, and 2 Consumer Members
C. 11 Dentists and 2 Consumer Members
D. 5 Dentists, 5 Dental Hygienists, and 1 Consumer Member
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry is composed of 11 members: 9
dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member, all appointed by the Governor.
2. Under Georgia law, what is the minimum number of hours of continuing education (CE)
required for a dentist during each biennial renewal period?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 30 hours
,D. 50 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists in Georgia are required to complete 40 hours of
continuing education every two years (biennium) to maintain their license.
3. For dental hygienists in Georgia, how many hours of continuing education are required per
biennium?
A. 22 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 40 hours
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists must complete 22 hours of continuing
education during each two-year renewal cycle.
4. What type of supervision is required for a dental hygienist to perform root planing and
scaling in a private office?
A. General Supervision
B. Direct Supervision
C. Indirect Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: In a private practice setting in Georgia, most hygiene duties,
including scaling and root planing, require the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.
5. Which of the following describes ‘Direct Supervision’ in the state of Georgia?
A. The dentist has authorized the procedure but does not need to be in the building.
B. The dentist is in the dental facility, diagnoses the condition, and remains on the premises
while the procedure is performed.
C. The dentist is in the operatory and physically assisting the auxiliary.
D. The dentist reviews the work via tele-dentistry within 24 hours.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision means the dentist is physically present in the
facility, has personally diagnosed the condition, and is available for evaluation.
6. A dental assistant in Georgia may perform which of the following tasks?
A. Scaling and polishing the clinical crowns of teeth
B. Placement of pit and fissure sealants if expanded-duty certified
C. Final adjustment of a permanent bridge
D. Diagnosis and treatment planning
Answer: B
