GEORGIA BOARD OF DENTISTRY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Dental Practice Act, how many members comprise the Georgia
Board of Dentistry?
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: 9
licensed dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who is not a dentist
or hygienist.
2. When does a Georgia dental license expire?
A. December 31st of every even-numbered year
B. June 30th of every odd-numbered year
,C. The last day of the licensee’s birth month every year
D. December 31st of every odd-numbered year
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia dental and dental hygiene licenses expire biennially on
December 31st of each odd-numbered year.
3. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a dentist during each
biennial renewal period?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists in Georgia are required to complete at least 30 hours of
Board-approved continuing education per biennium.
4. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a dental hygienist during
each biennial renewal period?
A. 12 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 30 hours
, D. 22 hours
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists in Georgia must complete at least 22 hours of
Board-approved continuing education per biennium.
5. Which of the following is a mandatory CE requirement for all Georgia licensees per renewal
cycle?
A. A minimum of 5 hours in practice management
B. At least 1 hour of coursework in the rules of the Georgia Board of Dentistry
C. At least 10 hours of clinical hands-on workshops
D. A minimum of 1 hour in Ethics and Professionalism
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia rules require at least 1 hour of CE in Ethics and
Professionalism during every biennial renewal period.
6. For dentists, how many CE hours must specifically focus on the prescribing of controlled
substances?
A. 3 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 5 hours
D. It is not a mandatory requirement
JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. According to the Georgia Dental Practice Act, how many members comprise the Georgia
Board of Dentistry?
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: 9
licensed dentists, 1 licensed dental hygienist, and 1 consumer member who is not a dentist
or hygienist.
2. When does a Georgia dental license expire?
A. December 31st of every even-numbered year
B. June 30th of every odd-numbered year
,C. The last day of the licensee’s birth month every year
D. December 31st of every odd-numbered year
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia dental and dental hygiene licenses expire biennially on
December 31st of each odd-numbered year.
3. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a dentist during each
biennial renewal period?
A. 20 hours
B. 40 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 50 hours
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Dentists in Georgia are required to complete at least 30 hours of
Board-approved continuing education per biennium.
4. How many hours of Continuing Education (CE) are required for a dental hygienist during
each biennial renewal period?
A. 12 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 30 hours
, D. 22 hours
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Dental hygienists in Georgia must complete at least 22 hours of
Board-approved continuing education per biennium.
5. Which of the following is a mandatory CE requirement for all Georgia licensees per renewal
cycle?
A. A minimum of 5 hours in practice management
B. At least 1 hour of coursework in the rules of the Georgia Board of Dentistry
C. At least 10 hours of clinical hands-on workshops
D. A minimum of 1 hour in Ethics and Professionalism
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Georgia rules require at least 1 hour of CE in Ethics and
Professionalism during every biennial renewal period.
6. For dentists, how many CE hours must specifically focus on the prescribing of controlled
substances?
A. 3 hours
B. 1 hour
C. 5 hours
D. It is not a mandatory requirement
