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The West Virginia Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence Examination assesses
knowledge of the West Virginia Dental Practice Act (W. Va. Code Chapter 30,
Article 4) and the Board of Dental Examiners' legislative rules (Title 5, Series 5-
01 through 5-16). The exam covers licensure, scope of practice, supervision
levels, continuing education, expanded function permits, and disciplinary
procedures.

Target Audience: Dental hygienists seeking West Virginia licensure.

Exam Format: 250 multiple-choice questions (4 options each)
Passing Score: 75%
Exam Type: Open-book (on West Virginia statutes and rules)
Time Limit: 2 hours for the actual 50-question exam

DOMAINS COVERED:
1. Regulatory Framework & Licensure (Q1-Q50)
2. Scope of Practice & Supervision (Q51-Q110)
3. Continuing Education Requirements (Q111-Q155)
4. Expanded Function Permits & Certifications (Q156-Q210)
5. Patient Records, Ethics & Professional Conduct (Q211-Q250)



DOMAIN 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK & LICENSURE (Q1-Q50)


1. Which entity regulates the practice of dental hygiene in West Virginia?
A. West Virginia Department of Health

,B. West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners
C. West Virginia Medical Board
D. West Virginia Board of Professional Licensing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners regulates dental hygiene
under W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 4 [citation:1].


2. Under which section of the West Virginia Code is dental hygiene practice
governed?

A. W. Va. Code Chapter 16, Article 2
B. W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 4
C. W. Va. Code Chapter 33, Article 1
D. W. Va. Code Chapter 47, Article 3
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The West Virginia Dental Practice Act is found in W. Va. Code Chapter
30, Article 4 [citation:1][citation:2].


3. What is the passing score required on the West Virginia dental jurisprudence
examination?
A. 70%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Correct Answer: B

,Rationale: The West Virginia dental jurisprudence exam requires a score of 75%
[citation:1][citation:12].


4. How many members comprise the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners?
A. 7 members
B. 9 members
C. 11 members
D. 13 members
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The Board consists of 9 members: 6 dentists, 1 dental hygienist, 1
certified dental assistant, and 1 citizen member [citation:13][citation:14].


5. Who selects the members of the West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners?
A. The Governor
B. The Legislature
C. The Department of Health
D. The dental profession by election
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Board members are appointed by the Governor with the advice and
consent of the Senate [citation:13][citation:14].


6. How long is the term of a West Virginia Board of Dental Examiners member?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years

, D. 6 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Board members are appointed for terms of five years
[citation:13][citation:14].


7. How many consecutive terms may a Board member serve?
A. 1 term
B. 2 terms
C. 3 terms

D. No limit
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: No member may serve more than two consecutive full terms
[citation:13][citation:14].


8. What is the initial licensure application fee for a dental hygienist in West
Virginia?
A. $50
B. $75
C. $100
D. $125
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The initial RDH licensure application fee is $75 [citation:1].


9. What is the renewal fee for a dental hygiene license in West Virginia?
A. $50