MN DENTAL JURISPRUDENCE PRACTICE
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*what are core subjects?? - Answer -Record Keeping-Ethics
-Infection Control-
Patient Communication-Management of med. emergencies-Diagnosis and tx.
planning (optional for DH/LDA)
*elective credits - Answer activities directly related to, or supportive of the practice of
dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapistsex) Self-study-
scholarly articlesScholarly activities- presentationsVolunteering/Community
ServiceGeneral Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the
current 2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - Answer past 2 year cycle
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - Answer 2 years
*infection control reporting- a regulated person shall, within _____________, report
to the appropriate board personal knowledge of a serious failure or a pattern of
failure by another regulated person to comply with accepted and prevailing infection
control procedures related to prevention of hiv hbv and hcv transmission - Answer 10
dyas
*what is biennial term - Answer properly renewed license or permit issued by board
valid from first day of month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or
terminated according to procedures in this part
*a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one
practice setting - Answer 4
*A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - Answer collaborative
management agreement(all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and
submitted to the board EVERY YEAR)
Amount of credit hours each biennial a dentist, specialty, guest full faculty or DT
needs. - Answer 50
,minimum of _____ credit hours for dentists and DT's of fundamental CE's - Answer
30
maximum of ___credit hours of elective CEs for DT and DDS - Answer 20
_ credit hours each biennial cycle for a hygienist and dental assistant; minimum of __
of fundamental and maximum of __ elective - Answer 25, 15, 10
*what if a patient stops by and asks the tech for a denture adjustment??what about
for it to be cleaned? - Answer lab tech cant do either
*how many dental therapists can a dentist have? - Answer 5
*a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's
unless authorized by the Board - Answer 4
Minimal Sedation (Conscious sedation) - Answer Anxiolysis- reduction in anxiety
*lightest form of sedation
ex) N2O2, oral medication, or IV sedation(need 12 hours of a course with 3 different
"practice cases")
*limited licensed dental assistant - Answer non-licensed dental assistants that have
taken a course in taking RADIOGRAPHS.
Moderate Sedation (still conscious) - Answer relaxed, awake and can still respondex:
N2O2, oral meds, IV sedation (need 60 hours during an extra course with practice)
during an extra course with practice)
Deep sedation (unconscious) - Answer can only be performed by an anesthesiologist
or an oral surgeon (need extra schooling)
*means a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological agent
during which the patient connote be easily aroused but responds purposefully
following repeated or painful stimulation - Answer deep sedation
*general anesthesia (unconscious) - Answer for extreme cases of dental care (oral
and maxillofacial surgeons)
high level disinfection - Answer elimination of all microorganisms expect bacteria
spores
Decontamination - Answer removal, inactivation, or destruction of HBV and HIV on a
surface or item to the point where HBV and/or HIV are no longer capable of causing
infection and the surface or item is rendered and for barehanded touching, use or
disposal
disinfection - Answer destroys most pathogenic and other microorganisms by
physical or chemical mean
-does not ensure the degree of safety associated with sterilization process
,(ex, sanitary wipes used to wipe down the cubicle)
Sterilization - Answer destroys all microorganisms, including substantial numbers of
resistant bacterial spores, by heat (steam autoclave, dry heat, and unsaturated
chemical vapor) or liquid chemical sterilant
*uses surface barriers on _ to protect, particularly for surface that are hard to clean -
Answer light switches, radiographic equipment, drawer. handles, computers
what type of gloves should you use? - Answer chemical and puncture resistance
gloves
-even for "household cleaning" of the dentist office
digital radiography sensors are considered - Answer SEMICRITICAL (they go inside
of patients mouths but don't puncture mucous membranes)
-use a barrier then cleaned with high level disinfectant wipes between patients
*hand pieces and intraoral instruments that can be removed from the air and
waterlines of dental units are considered - Answer SEMI-CRITICAL
-should be heat sterilized between patients
-do not just wipe them down!
ex, high-speed, low-speed
*dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on
infection control for _ years - Answer 2
*extracted teeth are infectious and should be disposed in - Answer medical waste
containers
(but not if it has amalgam in it)
*can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - Answer yes, it no longer our
responsibility once it is handed over
extracted teeth for educational purposes must be... - Answer -cleaned so there is no
visible blood or debris
-keep moist in a simple solution such as water or saline
-PLACED IN A containers with a secure lid to prevent leaking during transport or
storage, and labeled with the biohazard symbol until sterilization
-HEAT-sterilized to allow for safe handling
*OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) requires - Answer employers make
hep B vaccine available to all employees who have potential contact w/ blood or
OPIM (other potentially infectious materials)
*what employees need Hep B vaccinations? - Answer any employee that has
potential for contact with blood
When hired the office should offer this vaccination - Answer HBV
, what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be
infected by HIV - Answer serologic testing
how should the amalgam scrap be stored and handled - Answer stored in a closed
unbreakable container labled " hazardous "contains mercury" and should be recycled
*Dental records must include - Answer - pt's name, address, DOB- if minor, need
parent's name- name and telephone number of contact person- name of insurance
and ID number if applicable- patient's reason for visit- dental and medical history-
clinical exam - diagnosis and treatment plan- informed consent - progress note
*informed consent consists of... - Answer giving options benefits risks cost patient's
approval (signature)
a DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH service WITHOUT
the pt first being examined by a licensed DDA if the dental hygienist - Answer -has
been engaged in active practice of clinical dh for less than 2400 hours in past 18 mo
or a career total of 3,000 hours
-has entered into a collaborative agreement with a licensed DDA that designated
authorization for the services provided by dental hygienist
-has documented participation in courses in infection control and med emergencies
within each continuing education cycle
-maintainers CPR certificate from AHA or American red cross
dental hygiene services authorized to be performed are - Answer 1: oral health
promotion
2: removal of deposit and stain from surface of teeth
3: application of topical preventive or prophy agents, including fluoride varnish and
pit and fissure sealants
4: polishing and smoothing restorations
5: removal of marginal overhangs
6: performance of preliminary charting
7: taking radiographs
8: performance of SRP
(all under general supervision)
what is the boards mission? - Answer to ensure that all MN citizens receive quality
dental health care from competent dental health care professionals
what qualifications must the DH, DA, & DDS have to become part of the board? -
Answer lawfully in active practice in the state for 5 years immediately preceding
appointment into the board
DH collaborative agreement must include.. - Answer 1- consideration for med comp
pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur prior to
provision of dh services
EXAM Questions with 100% Verified
Answers Latest Updates 2025 TOP RATED
A+
*what are core subjects?? - Answer -Record Keeping-Ethics
-Infection Control-
Patient Communication-Management of med. emergencies-Diagnosis and tx.
planning (optional for DH/LDA)
*elective credits - Answer activities directly related to, or supportive of the practice of
dentistry;
Max. of 10 credits for DH/LDA; 20 for DDS and dental therapistsex) Self-study-
scholarly articlesScholarly activities- presentationsVolunteering/Community
ServiceGeneral Attendance- 3 credits for a state or national dental convention
*Each dental professional is required to keep documentation of their CE for the
current 2 year cycle AND the previous ____ year cycle - Answer past 2 year cycle
*All DHCP must renew their license every _____ on the date when they originally got
their license - Answer 2 years
*infection control reporting- a regulated person shall, within _____________, report
to the appropriate board personal knowledge of a serious failure or a pattern of
failure by another regulated person to comply with accepted and prevailing infection
control procedures related to prevention of hiv hbv and hcv transmission - Answer 10
dyas
*what is biennial term - Answer properly renewed license or permit issued by board
valid from first day of month following expiration for 24 months until renewed or
terminated according to procedures in this part
*a DT can supervise no more than ____ licensed or non-licensed DAs in any one
practice setting - Answer 4
*A DT must enter into a __________ with a DDS - Answer collaborative
management agreement(all agreements but be reviewed, signed. updated and
submitted to the board EVERY YEAR)
Amount of credit hours each biennial a dentist, specialty, guest full faculty or DT
needs. - Answer 50
,minimum of _____ credit hours for dentists and DT's of fundamental CE's - Answer
30
maximum of ___credit hours of elective CEs for DT and DDS - Answer 20
_ credit hours each biennial cycle for a hygienist and dental assistant; minimum of __
of fundamental and maximum of __ elective - Answer 25, 15, 10
*what if a patient stops by and asks the tech for a denture adjustment??what about
for it to be cleaned? - Answer lab tech cant do either
*how many dental therapists can a dentist have? - Answer 5
*a dentist can have a collaborative agreement with no more than ______ DH's
unless authorized by the Board - Answer 4
Minimal Sedation (Conscious sedation) - Answer Anxiolysis- reduction in anxiety
*lightest form of sedation
ex) N2O2, oral medication, or IV sedation(need 12 hours of a course with 3 different
"practice cases")
*limited licensed dental assistant - Answer non-licensed dental assistants that have
taken a course in taking RADIOGRAPHS.
Moderate Sedation (still conscious) - Answer relaxed, awake and can still respondex:
N2O2, oral meds, IV sedation (need 60 hours during an extra course with practice)
during an extra course with practice)
Deep sedation (unconscious) - Answer can only be performed by an anesthesiologist
or an oral surgeon (need extra schooling)
*means a depressed level of consciousness produced by a pharmacological agent
during which the patient connote be easily aroused but responds purposefully
following repeated or painful stimulation - Answer deep sedation
*general anesthesia (unconscious) - Answer for extreme cases of dental care (oral
and maxillofacial surgeons)
high level disinfection - Answer elimination of all microorganisms expect bacteria
spores
Decontamination - Answer removal, inactivation, or destruction of HBV and HIV on a
surface or item to the point where HBV and/or HIV are no longer capable of causing
infection and the surface or item is rendered and for barehanded touching, use or
disposal
disinfection - Answer destroys most pathogenic and other microorganisms by
physical or chemical mean
-does not ensure the degree of safety associated with sterilization process
,(ex, sanitary wipes used to wipe down the cubicle)
Sterilization - Answer destroys all microorganisms, including substantial numbers of
resistant bacterial spores, by heat (steam autoclave, dry heat, and unsaturated
chemical vapor) or liquid chemical sterilant
*uses surface barriers on _ to protect, particularly for surface that are hard to clean -
Answer light switches, radiographic equipment, drawer. handles, computers
what type of gloves should you use? - Answer chemical and puncture resistance
gloves
-even for "household cleaning" of the dentist office
digital radiography sensors are considered - Answer SEMICRITICAL (they go inside
of patients mouths but don't puncture mucous membranes)
-use a barrier then cleaned with high level disinfectant wipes between patients
*hand pieces and intraoral instruments that can be removed from the air and
waterlines of dental units are considered - Answer SEMI-CRITICAL
-should be heat sterilized between patients
-do not just wipe them down!
ex, high-speed, low-speed
*dental techs must have a work order from the DDS and will keep their work order on
infection control for _ years - Answer 2
*extracted teeth are infectious and should be disposed in - Answer medical waste
containers
(but not if it has amalgam in it)
*can we give patients their teeth after extractions? - Answer yes, it no longer our
responsibility once it is handed over
extracted teeth for educational purposes must be... - Answer -cleaned so there is no
visible blood or debris
-keep moist in a simple solution such as water or saline
-PLACED IN A containers with a secure lid to prevent leaking during transport or
storage, and labeled with the biohazard symbol until sterilization
-HEAT-sterilized to allow for safe handling
*OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) requires - Answer employers make
hep B vaccine available to all employees who have potential contact w/ blood or
OPIM (other potentially infectious materials)
*what employees need Hep B vaccinations? - Answer any employee that has
potential for contact with blood
When hired the office should offer this vaccination - Answer HBV
, what testing should be available to all DHCW for those concerned that they may be
infected by HIV - Answer serologic testing
how should the amalgam scrap be stored and handled - Answer stored in a closed
unbreakable container labled " hazardous "contains mercury" and should be recycled
*Dental records must include - Answer - pt's name, address, DOB- if minor, need
parent's name- name and telephone number of contact person- name of insurance
and ID number if applicable- patient's reason for visit- dental and medical history-
clinical exam - diagnosis and treatment plan- informed consent - progress note
*informed consent consists of... - Answer giving options benefits risks cost patient's
approval (signature)
a DH may be employed by a nonprofit organization to preform DH service WITHOUT
the pt first being examined by a licensed DDA if the dental hygienist - Answer -has
been engaged in active practice of clinical dh for less than 2400 hours in past 18 mo
or a career total of 3,000 hours
-has entered into a collaborative agreement with a licensed DDA that designated
authorization for the services provided by dental hygienist
-has documented participation in courses in infection control and med emergencies
within each continuing education cycle
-maintainers CPR certificate from AHA or American red cross
dental hygiene services authorized to be performed are - Answer 1: oral health
promotion
2: removal of deposit and stain from surface of teeth
3: application of topical preventive or prophy agents, including fluoride varnish and
pit and fissure sealants
4: polishing and smoothing restorations
5: removal of marginal overhangs
6: performance of preliminary charting
7: taking radiographs
8: performance of SRP
(all under general supervision)
what is the boards mission? - Answer to ensure that all MN citizens receive quality
dental health care from competent dental health care professionals
what qualifications must the DH, DA, & DDS have to become part of the board? -
Answer lawfully in active practice in the state for 5 years immediately preceding
appointment into the board
DH collaborative agreement must include.. - Answer 1- consideration for med comp
pt and med conditions for which dental eval and treatment plan must occur prior to
provision of dh services
