Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the purpose of the board? -
correct answer ✅To protect public health, safety, and welfare by
administering, interpreting, and enforcing the provisions of law that
related to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental
assisting
How many dentists on the board? -
correct answer ✅5
How many dental hygienists on the board? -
correct answer ✅2
How many non-dentist/hygienists (general public representatives)
on the board? -
correct answer ✅2
Who comprises the dental hygiene committee? -
correct answer ✅2 dental hygienists + 1 member dentist
,Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is a license? -
correct answer ✅Certificate issued to practice as a dentist or
dental hygienist under Iowa law?
When does the dental license expire? -
correct answer ✅August 31 of even-numbered years
When does the dental hygiene license expire? -
correct answer ✅August 31 of odd-numbered years
What is a registration? -
correct answer ✅Certificate issues to practice as a dental assistant
under Iowa law?
When does the dental assistant registration expire? -
correct answer ✅August 31 of even-numbered years
Is a dentist licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅Licensed
,Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Is a hygienist licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅Licensed
Is an assistant licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅Registered
What happens if you haven't renewed by September 1? -
correct answer ✅Late fee + renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by October 1? -
correct answer ✅Late fee + renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by November 1? -
correct answer ✅Lapsed and invalid
Prohibited from practicing until reinstated
Apply for reinstatement
Additional fees
, Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is required to be displayed at each permanent practice
location? -
correct answer ✅License to practice dentistry
License to practice dental hygiene
Registration as a dental assistant
Permit to administer deep sedation/GA or conscious sedation
Dental hygienist with permit to administer LA
Current renewal for EACH must be prominently displayed
Who provides additional certificates when a licensee/registrant
practices at more than one addresss? -
correct answer ✅Board
When must you notify the board when changing name or address?
-
correct answer ✅Within 60 days
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is the purpose of the board? -
correct answer ✅To protect public health, safety, and welfare by
administering, interpreting, and enforcing the provisions of law that
related to the practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental
assisting
How many dentists on the board? -
correct answer ✅5
How many dental hygienists on the board? -
correct answer ✅2
How many non-dentist/hygienists (general public representatives)
on the board? -
correct answer ✅2
Who comprises the dental hygiene committee? -
correct answer ✅2 dental hygienists + 1 member dentist
,Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is a license? -
correct answer ✅Certificate issued to practice as a dentist or
dental hygienist under Iowa law?
When does the dental license expire? -
correct answer ✅August 31 of even-numbered years
When does the dental hygiene license expire? -
correct answer ✅August 31 of odd-numbered years
What is a registration? -
correct answer ✅Certificate issues to practice as a dental assistant
under Iowa law?
When does the dental assistant registration expire? -
correct answer ✅August 31 of even-numbered years
Is a dentist licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅Licensed
,Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Is a hygienist licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅Licensed
Is an assistant licensed or registered? -
correct answer ✅Registered
What happens if you haven't renewed by September 1? -
correct answer ✅Late fee + renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by October 1? -
correct answer ✅Late fee + renewal
What happens if you haven't renewed by November 1? -
correct answer ✅Lapsed and invalid
Prohibited from practicing until reinstated
Apply for reinstatement
Additional fees
, Iowa Dental Board - Jurisprudence
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is required to be displayed at each permanent practice
location? -
correct answer ✅License to practice dentistry
License to practice dental hygiene
Registration as a dental assistant
Permit to administer deep sedation/GA or conscious sedation
Dental hygienist with permit to administer LA
Current renewal for EACH must be prominently displayed
Who provides additional certificates when a licensee/registrant
practices at more than one addresss? -
correct answer ✅Board
When must you notify the board when changing name or address?
-
correct answer ✅Within 60 days
