GEORGIA DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Dental Practice Act, how many members comprise the Georgia
Board of Dentistry?
A. 9 members
B. 11 members
C. 13 members
D. 15 members
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Board consists of 11 members: nine dentists, one dental
hygienist, and one consumer member.
2. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be physically present in the treatment
facility while procedures are performed?
A. General Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
,C. Direct Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the dental office
or treatment facility, personally diagnose the condition, and remain on the premises.
3. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for a licensed dentist in Georgia
every two years?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists must complete 30 hours of CE per biennium, including
specific requirements for CPR and clinical topics.
4. Under what condition may a Georgia dental hygienist perform duties under general
supervision?
A. The hygienist has at least 5 years of experience.
B. The dentist is in the same building but not in the room.
C. The dentist has authorized the specific treatment plan for a new patient.
, D. The dentist has examined the patient within the previous 6 months.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision in GA allows hygienists to perform duties if
the dentist has authorized them and the patient was examined by the dentist within the
previous 6 months (or as specified by law for certain settings).
5. A dentist is required to maintain patient records for a minimum of how many years from
the date of the last treatment?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. 7 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia law requires dental records to be maintained for 10
years after the last treatment was performed.
6. Which of the following is NOT an allowable duty for a dental assistant in Georgia?
A. Performing a final cementation of a permanent crown
B. Applying pit and fissure sealants
C. Taking impressions for study models
D. Polishing the clinical crowns of teeth
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Dental Practice Act, how many members comprise the Georgia
Board of Dentistry?
A. 9 members
B. 11 members
C. 13 members
D. 15 members
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Board consists of 11 members: nine dentists, one dental
hygienist, and one consumer member.
2. Which level of supervision requires the dentist to be physically present in the treatment
facility while procedures are performed?
A. General Supervision
B. Indirect Supervision
,C. Direct Supervision
D. Personal Supervision
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision requires the dentist to be in the dental office
or treatment facility, personally diagnose the condition, and remain on the premises.
3. How many hours of continuing education (CE) are required for a licensed dentist in Georgia
every two years?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists must complete 30 hours of CE per biennium, including
specific requirements for CPR and clinical topics.
4. Under what condition may a Georgia dental hygienist perform duties under general
supervision?
A. The hygienist has at least 5 years of experience.
B. The dentist is in the same building but not in the room.
C. The dentist has authorized the specific treatment plan for a new patient.
, D. The dentist has examined the patient within the previous 6 months.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: General supervision in GA allows hygienists to perform duties if
the dentist has authorized them and the patient was examined by the dentist within the
previous 6 months (or as specified by law for certain settings).
5. A dentist is required to maintain patient records for a minimum of how many years from
the date of the last treatment?
A. 3 years
B. 5 years
C. 10 years
D. 7 years
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia law requires dental records to be maintained for 10
years after the last treatment was performed.
6. Which of the following is NOT an allowable duty for a dental assistant in Georgia?
A. Performing a final cementation of a permanent crown
B. Applying pit and fissure sealants
C. Taking impressions for study models
D. Polishing the clinical crowns of teeth
