GEORGIA DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry, what is the total number of members on the
Board?
A. 11 members
B. 9 members
C. 13 members
D. 15 members
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members: 9
dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member.
2. How are members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry appointed?
A. By the State Senate
B. By the Georgia Dental Association
C. By public election
,D. By the Governor of Georgia
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: All members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate.
3. What is the standard term length for a member serving on the Georgia Board of Dentistry?
A. 5 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 6 years
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Board members serve 5-year terms and until their successors
are appointed.
4. To maintain licensure, how many hours of Continuing Education (CE) must a dentist
complete every biennium?
A. 20 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 40 hours
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia Rule 150-3-.09 requires dentists to complete 40 hours
of CE per two-year renewal period.
5. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a registered dental hygienist
per biennium?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 15 hours
D. 25 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia Rule 150-5-.05 requires dental hygienists to complete
20 hours of CE per biennium.
6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for all dental healthcare workers
regarding CPR?
A. A one-time certification is sufficient
B. Current certification in BLS/CPR at the Healthcare Provider level
C. Online-only certification is acceptable for renewal
D. Certification is only required for dentists
Answer: B
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM 2026/2027
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry, what is the total number of members on the
Board?
A. 11 members
B. 9 members
C. 13 members
D. 15 members
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members: 9
dentists, 1 dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member.
2. How are members of the Georgia Board of Dentistry appointed?
A. By the State Senate
B. By the Georgia Dental Association
C. By public election
,D. By the Governor of Georgia
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: All members of the Board are appointed by the Governor and
confirmed by the Senate.
3. What is the standard term length for a member serving on the Georgia Board of Dentistry?
A. 5 years
B. 4 years
C. 3 years
D. 6 years
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Board members serve 5-year terms and until their successors
are appointed.
4. To maintain licensure, how many hours of Continuing Education (CE) must a dentist
complete every biennium?
A. 20 hours
B. 30 hours
C. 50 hours
D. 40 hours
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia Rule 150-3-.09 requires dentists to complete 40 hours
of CE per two-year renewal period.
5. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a registered dental hygienist
per biennium?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 15 hours
D. 25 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia Rule 150-5-.05 requires dental hygienists to complete
20 hours of CE per biennium.
6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for all dental healthcare workers
regarding CPR?
A. A one-time certification is sufficient
B. Current certification in BLS/CPR at the Healthcare Provider level
C. Online-only certification is acceptable for renewal
D. Certification is only required for dentists
Answer: B
