Jurisprudence Exam
1. If a dentist or dental hygienist practices without proper obtainment of licensure
and is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, what would the punishment be?
a. The dentist or dental hygienist could be fined up to $5,000 or up to three years in
prison.
b. The dentist or dental hygienist shall be punished by a fine of no more than
$1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than twelve months, or both
under discretion of the court.
c. It is entirely up to the courts discretion and it differs from person to person.
d. None of the above Ans: b. The dentist or dental hygienist shall be punished by a fine of
no more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than twelve months,
or both under discretion of the court.
2. How often or on what date does an RDH need to renew their license?
a. Once every 6 months on January 1st and July 1st.
b. Once every year on December 1st.
c. Once every other year on December 1st.
d. You never have to renew your license Ans: c. Once every other year on December 1st.
3. What are the proper steps to take in the case of a lost or destroyed den-
tal/dental hygiene license?
a. You must submit proof of the destroyed/lost license and the board can replace
it upon the payment of the duplicate license fee.
b. You can report the incident and the board can replace it for free.
c. Your license is irreplaceable and therefore if it is lost or destroyed, it cannot be
replicated.
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, d. You must retake the licensure exam in order to get another license Ans: a. You
must submit proof of the destroyed/lost license and the board can replace it upon the
payment of the duplicate license fee.
4. True or False: All independent advertising by a dental hygienist is hereby
prohibited. All advertising by a dental hygienist shall include the name of
a Kansas-licensed dentist with whom the dental hygienist is employed or associated.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true, but the second statement is false.
d. The first statement is false, but the second statement is true Ans: a. Both state-
ments are true.
5. Which of the following is NOT a correct regulation regarding non-licensed
personnel and dental hygiene treatment?
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1. If a dentist or dental hygienist practices without proper obtainment of licensure
and is deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, what would the punishment be?
a. The dentist or dental hygienist could be fined up to $5,000 or up to three years in
prison.
b. The dentist or dental hygienist shall be punished by a fine of no more than
$1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than twelve months, or both
under discretion of the court.
c. It is entirely up to the courts discretion and it differs from person to person.
d. None of the above Ans: b. The dentist or dental hygienist shall be punished by a fine of
no more than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than twelve months,
or both under discretion of the court.
2. How often or on what date does an RDH need to renew their license?
a. Once every 6 months on January 1st and July 1st.
b. Once every year on December 1st.
c. Once every other year on December 1st.
d. You never have to renew your license Ans: c. Once every other year on December 1st.
3. What are the proper steps to take in the case of a lost or destroyed den-
tal/dental hygiene license?
a. You must submit proof of the destroyed/lost license and the board can replace
it upon the payment of the duplicate license fee.
b. You can report the incident and the board can replace it for free.
c. Your license is irreplaceable and therefore if it is lost or destroyed, it cannot be
replicated.
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, d. You must retake the licensure exam in order to get another license Ans: a. You
must submit proof of the destroyed/lost license and the board can replace it upon the
payment of the duplicate license fee.
4. True or False: All independent advertising by a dental hygienist is hereby
prohibited. All advertising by a dental hygienist shall include the name of
a Kansas-licensed dentist with whom the dental hygienist is employed or associated.
a. Both statements are true.
b. Both statements are false.
c. The first statement is true, but the second statement is false.
d. The first statement is false, but the second statement is true Ans: a. Both state-
ments are true.
5. Which of the following is NOT a correct regulation regarding non-licensed
personnel and dental hygiene treatment?
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