GEORGIA DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE ADVANCED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry rules, how many members serve on the Board?
A. 9 members (7 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 consumer)
B. 15 members (12 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 consumer)
C. 13 members (10 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 consumer)
D. 11 members (9 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 consumer)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members: nine
dentists, one dental hygienist, and one consumer member, all appointed by the Governor.
2. Under Georgia law, what is the maximum number of years a Board member may serve
consecutively?
A. One five-year term
B. Two full three-year terms
C. Two full five-year terms
,D. There is no limit to consecutive terms
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Board members are appointed for a term of five years and serve
until their successors are appointed and qualified.
3. 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. Personal Supervision
D. Direct Supervision
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision implies the dentist is in the office and
available for evaluation while the procedure is being performed.
4. What are the biannual Continuing Education (CE) requirements for a licensed dentist in
Georgia?
A. 30 hours every two years
B. 40 hours every two years
C. 50 hours every two years
D. 20 hours every two years
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists in Georgia are required to complete 40 hours of CE
every two-year renewal cycle.
5. What are the biannual Continuing Education (CE) requirements for a licensed dental
hygienist in Georgia?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 15 hours
D. 25 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists must complete 20 hours of CE every two-year
renewal cycle.
6. Which of the following is a mandatory CE course for every renewal cycle in Georgia?
A. Jurisprudence and Ethics
B. Pediatric Advanced Life Support
C. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
D. Infection Control (specifically addressing HIPAA)
Answer: A
JURISPRUDENCE ADVANCED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Board of Dentistry rules, how many members serve on the Board?
A. 9 members (7 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 consumer)
B. 15 members (12 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 consumer)
C. 13 members (10 dentists, 2 hygienists, 1 consumer)
D. 11 members (9 dentists, 1 hygienist, 1 consumer)
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Georgia Board of Dentistry consists of 11 members: nine
dentists, one dental hygienist, and one consumer member, all appointed by the Governor.
2. Under Georgia law, what is the maximum number of years a Board member may serve
consecutively?
A. One five-year term
B. Two full three-year terms
C. Two full five-year terms
,D. There is no limit to consecutive terms
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Board members are appointed for a term of five years and serve
until their successors are appointed and qualified.
3. 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. Personal Supervision
D. Direct Supervision
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Direct supervision implies the dentist is in the office and
available for evaluation while the procedure is being performed.
4. What are the biannual Continuing Education (CE) requirements for a licensed dentist in
Georgia?
A. 30 hours every two years
B. 40 hours every two years
C. 50 hours every two years
D. 20 hours every two years
, Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists in Georgia are required to complete 40 hours of CE
every two-year renewal cycle.
5. What are the biannual Continuing Education (CE) requirements for a licensed dental
hygienist in Georgia?
A. 10 hours
B. 20 hours
C. 15 hours
D. 25 hours
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists must complete 20 hours of CE every two-year
renewal cycle.
6. Which of the following is a mandatory CE course for every renewal cycle in Georgia?
A. Jurisprudence and Ethics
B. Pediatric Advanced Life Support
C. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
D. Infection Control (specifically addressing HIPAA)
Answer: A
