MN Dental Jurisprudence Exam WITH
CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
A. Topical anesthetic
B. Topical fluoride
C. Intravenous drugs
D. Cavity varnish - ANSWER-C. Intravenous drugs
Any person desiring to perform services as a dentist, hygienist, or licensed dental assistant must
submit an application to the board of dentistrya. True b. False - ANSWER-True
A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the patient would be
practicing dentistry without a license.a. True b. False - ANSWER-True
In advertising, it is illegal for a dentist to imply superiority over other dentists.a. True b. False -
ANSWER-True
Failure to inform the Board of a name and address change could result in which of the
following?A. Failure to receive biennial registration renewal formsB. A penalty fee for late
renewalC. Failure to renew registration, resulting in suspension of registrationD. All of the above
- ANSWER-All of the above
Which of the following functions can be performed by a licensed dental assistant when the
dentist is out of the office?
A. Dry root canals with paper points
, B. Pre-select orthodontic bands
C. Take radiographs
D. Remove temporary restorations - ANSWER-C. Take radiographs
Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental assistant if the dentist is in the
office?A. Take radiographsB. Take preliminary impressionsC. Mechanical polish to the clinical
crowns onlyD. None of the above - ANSWER-None of the above
Each board member should have been lawfully in active practice in MN for 2 years immediately
preceding appointment - ANSWER-False, 5 years
Written Authorization forms must be kept for a minimum of 2 years - ANSWER-True
Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents and cavity varnishes as prescribed by
dentist. (LDA ONLY) - ANSWER-Indirect
Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents, cavity varnishes, and desensitizing
agents. (DH ONLY) - ANSWER-General
Remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, or orthodontic appliances with hand
instruments only (LDA) - ANSWER-Indirect
Remove temporary restorations with hand instruments only. (LDA) - ANSWER-Direct
Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures to include case
histories, perform initial and periodic examinations and assessments to determine periodontal
status, and formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination with a dentist's treatment
plan. (DH ONLY) - ANSWER-General
CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026/2027
Which of the following cannot be applied by a licensed dental assistant?
A. Topical anesthetic
B. Topical fluoride
C. Intravenous drugs
D. Cavity varnish - ANSWER-C. Intravenous drugs
Any person desiring to perform services as a dentist, hygienist, or licensed dental assistant must
submit an application to the board of dentistrya. True b. False - ANSWER-True
A dental technician who repairs a patient's denture at the request of the patient would be
practicing dentistry without a license.a. True b. False - ANSWER-True
In advertising, it is illegal for a dentist to imply superiority over other dentists.a. True b. False -
ANSWER-True
Failure to inform the Board of a name and address change could result in which of the
following?A. Failure to receive biennial registration renewal formsB. A penalty fee for late
renewalC. Failure to renew registration, resulting in suspension of registrationD. All of the above
- ANSWER-All of the above
Which of the following functions can be performed by a licensed dental assistant when the
dentist is out of the office?
A. Dry root canals with paper points
, B. Pre-select orthodontic bands
C. Take radiographs
D. Remove temporary restorations - ANSWER-C. Take radiographs
Which of the following functions can be performed by a dental assistant if the dentist is in the
office?A. Take radiographsB. Take preliminary impressionsC. Mechanical polish to the clinical
crowns onlyD. None of the above - ANSWER-None of the above
Each board member should have been lawfully in active practice in MN for 2 years immediately
preceding appointment - ANSWER-False, 5 years
Written Authorization forms must be kept for a minimum of 2 years - ANSWER-True
Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents and cavity varnishes as prescribed by
dentist. (LDA ONLY) - ANSWER-Indirect
Apply topical medications, including bleaching agents, cavity varnishes, and desensitizing
agents. (DH ONLY) - ANSWER-General
Remove excess cement from inlays, crowns, bridges, or orthodontic appliances with hand
instruments only (LDA) - ANSWER-Indirect
Remove temporary restorations with hand instruments only. (LDA) - ANSWER-Direct
Perform preliminary charting of the oral cavity and surrounding structures to include case
histories, perform initial and periodic examinations and assessments to determine periodontal
status, and formulate a dental hygiene treatment plan in coordination with a dentist's treatment
plan. (DH ONLY) - ANSWER-General
